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Sturgis Salvation Army officials are appealing to the public for help with a need for donations. There is a need for food items. Suggested items include peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables and beans, cereal, macaroni and cheese, box mixes and canned meats. Donations can be dropped off between 9 and 5 Monday through Friday at the Salvation Army …

Michigan Department of Transportation crews have started a two-week project on a route between Branch and St. Joseph counties. Agency officials said work is taking place on M-86, from an area just west of Coldwater to the Colon village limits. The task involves milling and paving. In addition, crews will attempt to correct a portion of M-86, near Wheeler Road, …

An anchor in downtown Sturgis for several decades celebrated an impressive milestone. Elizabeth Denman, co-owner of Willer’s Shoes, said the store hosted a celebration Friday in honor of Willer’s observing its 90th anniversary. Throughout its history, Willer’s has maintained a presence in downtown Sturgis – opening two doors to the east then after a few years relocating to its current …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald is a day away from her final day as a county employee. Oswald, who also serves as register of deeds, chose to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Rather than step down when her term expires Dec. 31, however, Oswald is resigning. Friday is her last day. The 45-year-old Three Rivers-area resident …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday in the village of Vandalia. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were advised of an incident that occurred shortly before 2 a.m. in the 18000 block of State Street. Authorities said two males were involved in a disagreement when the argument turned physical. Behnke said a 24-year-old man was shot …

The Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is preparing for six, upcoming holiday events and agency officials are issuing a call out for volunteer help. Volunteer coordinator Oliver Knuth said the programs on tap are: Share the Warmth coat drive through the month of October; coat and winter items distribution Nov. 6; bell ringing Nov. 14 through Dec. 24; Thanksgiving dinner for …

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced a road closure in Nottawa Township. Agency officials said North Angling Road will be closed indefinitely from Centreville village limits to Butler Road. Work crews are pulverizing the road for a re-pavement job. Work will then continue from Butler Road to Nottawa Road. Road commission officials said a public notice will be issued …

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a collaboration with the city of Three Rivers to help identify drinking-water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health. Three Rivers is participating in EPA’s “Get the Lead Out” initiative, which is funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help move the nation toward achieving 100 percent lead-service-line replacement. The $15 billion …

Sturgis Department of Public Safety is still accepting applications for its police cadet program. Anyone interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement is encouraged to apply, according to agency officials. Training and experience opportunities include road patrol ride-alongs, assisting with investigations, working with the Youth Explorers program and fingerprinting. Participants are paid $15 an hour. The cadet program is …

A member of the Three Rivers Police Department was recently honored for his role in shutting down an alleged labor-trafficking situation in the city. Sgt. Matt Kilbourn received the Piston Award, an honor bestowed by Homeland Security Investigations. It was presented by Assistant Special Agent Jeremy Pierczynski, from Homeland Security Investigations’ Grand Rapids office. The ceremony took place during a …