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A bank in Cassopolis was robbed Monday. Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael said officers were notified that a suspect entered Fifth Third Bank on South Broadway Street at 4 p.m. and demanded cash from a teller. After a teller filled some plastic grocery bags with cash, the suspect left on foot. Witnesses said he was wearing a motorcycle helmet. He …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a larceny from a vehicle incident that took place in Nottawa Township. Investigators said deputies were called Tuesday morning to the 22000 block of Riverside Drive. A number of undisclosed items were taken, authorities said.

St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite was arrested over the weekend on an alcohol-related offense in Schoolcraft Township. Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office officials said the 47-year-old Flowerfield Township resident was arrested after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S. 131, south of West XY Avenue. Investigators said Lillywhite was headed south when his …

Fourteen people were arrested on drug-related charges after a search warrant was executed on Sunday at a location in Lockport Township. Sheriff’s officials said deputies carried out the search warrant in the 18000 block of South River Road. Deputies located and seized a large amount of methamphetamine as well as firearms inside the residence. Deputies also located a male suspect …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in Michigan for the 2022-2023 flu season. The reported death involves an Ingham County child who contracted Influenza A/H3. Nationally, there have been at least 111 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported during the current flu season. MDHHS continues to strongly recommend that everyone six months of …

Volunteers are being sought for the Sturgis foam recycling events this year. Collection dates for the year are March 4, May 6, Aug. 5 and Nov. 4, at the department of public services, 805 N. Centerville Road. The collections take place 9 a.m. to noon. Clean, used polystyrene foam – including post-consumer foam cups and takeout containers, egg cartons, ice …

A St. Joseph County resident is out $8,000 after falling victim to a scam executed last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the victim received a phone call from someone who identified themselves as her grandson. The alleged grandson reported he had been arrested and was in need of money for bail. The alleged grandson and a pretend lawyer stated they …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident in Branch County’s Girard Township. Investigators responded to a location in the 300 block of Stancer Road. Troopers learned the incident took place Wednesday or Thursday. The victim said the latest incident is the third time the property has been broken into within the last year. During this latest incident, a …

St. Joseph County United Way has announced its Campaign 2023 was successful in reaching its goal. During Tuesday’s celebration event in Sturgis, the agency’s executive director, Kelly Hostetler, said the campaign goal was $1,157,000, United Way’s most ambitious goal yet. Hostetler said the goal was exceeded by more than $22,000. The top five fundraising businesses or organizations were Morgan Olson, …

A 25-year-old St. Joseph County man died earlier this week in a single-vehicle crash in Lockport Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday to an area on M-86 near Holtom Road. Lillywhite said a car driven by Larry Scott, a Three Rivers resident, was heading east when it left the right side of the roadway …