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U.S. Sen. Gary Peters is continuing to push for support of a bill banning members of Congress, the president and vice-president from trading stocks. It also prohibits Congress member spouses and dependents from holding, buying or selling stocks. Peters, who is a co-sponsor of the bill, will consider the ETHICS Act with bipartisan changes at a business meeting overseen today …

A Sturgis woman was injured during a two-vehicle crash last week near Howe, Ind., in LaGrange County. Sheriff’s deputies responded shortly after 11 a.m. Friday to County Road 100 East and State Road 120. Investigators said 30-year-old Renessa Coup, of Sturgis, was driving south on County Road 100 East. She stopped at the intersection but then proceeded and into the …

The case of a Branch County man facing drug-related and other charges is headed to Branch County Circuit Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Anthony Cuyler, 46, faces charges of delivery of methamphetamine to a minor and possession of methamphetamine. Cuyler is also charged with three counts of first-degree criminal-sexual conduct. In addition, Cuyler is charged with possession of …

The adjusted unemployment rate in Michigan increased in June from the previous month. Data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget shows the state’s unemployment rate rose from 3.9 percent in May to 4.1 percent in June. Employment lowered by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, according to the agency. Slight increases were reported …

Sturgis Public Schools has approved the hiring of a new assistant superintendent. Britt Gross was one of three finalists from a pool of 12 applicants. She replaces Nicole Gittinger, who retired last month. Britt has a Bachelor’s degree in English and American literature and language from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master’s degree in education for administration and supervision, adult …

Michigan Department of Transportation’s Chris Jacobs has issued an update regarding the second phase of U.S. 131 construction. The project, which started April 15, is concentrated to an area that includes the village of Schoolcraft and an area north to Shaver Road. According to Jacobs, completed work includes road built to grade from Lyons Road to the railroad crossing; storm …

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman and Emergency Manager Erin Goff said resources are available from the May tornado that impacted St. Joseph County. The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration related to the incident. The declaration is separate from any other declaration and is specific to Kalamazoo County, with residents of St. Joseph County also eligible to apply. SBA resources …

A long-term renovation project at Camp Eberhart in Fabius Township has started, as a fundraising effort nears its goal. Renovations for Dave’s House started in early spring. For starters, the building’s roof was replaced, concrete was poured on the back patio to create ADA accessible and the indoor/outdoor fireplace has been replenished. Camp officials said the fundraiser is less than …

Sturgis Area Community Foundation is co-organizing “100 Women Who Care – St. Joseph County.” One-hundred Women Who Care is a group of local women interested in making an impact on their community. The group will meet Aug. 20 and offer $100. The gift gives each donor a vote in selecting a non-profit recipient for the combined group gift of $10,000. …

The Three Rivers Promise is once again sponsoring an all-you-can-eat fish fry and chicken tenders dinner to raise funds for its local scholarship program. The event will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers. Last year’s event helped raise more than $15,000. The meal includes Dan’s fish, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner …