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The head of Sturgis Area Community Foundation has reversed an earlier decision and plans instead to remain in her current position. Lindsay Richardson had previously announced in October her intentions to resign in order to pursue another opportunity. Erin Melchi-Baker, chair of the foundation’s trustee board, said she is convinced that with Richardson’s continued leadership, the community foundation will see …

St. Joseph County officials have recommended approving appropriations to two local agencies. During their executive committee meeting, commissioners were told by finance director Angie Steinman that Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services would be allocated $257,000 in 2023. The appropriation amount has remained the same since 2010. Meanwhile, Community Health Agency is poised to receive $322,000 in 2023. The …

Centreville Public Schools selected Rod Detweiler to serve as its board president. The 12-year veteran was chosen unanimously during the district’s board meeting Monday. Detweiler replaces Jeff Troyer, who chose not to seek re-election back in the November general election. In addition, the board Monday chose Jackie Bowen as its vice-president. Also, district officials welcomed new board members Tim Hall …

A Jackson man has been charged with assault and home invasion following an incident last week in Branch County’s Union Township. Dustin Sprague, 31, faces two charges of attempted murder after stabbing his former employer and another man at a Burlington Road home just after 12:30 p.m. Jan. 2; both are life felonies. The assault on Edward Gulliford and Curtis …

Cass County officials responded last week to a report of a possible deceased person in a field in LaGrange Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday to an area near the intersection of Beeson Street and M-62, a location northwest of Cassopolis. Fingerprints from the victim were obtained during autopsy Friday. Behnke said the …

Colon High School is losing its head varsity football coach. Robbie Hattan, who led the Magi to an 8-man state title in 2019, has accepted a position with Pennfield School District in Battle Creek. He was introduced by Pennfield school officials last week at a media conference. His final day at Colon Community Schools will be Jan. 27. In addition …

Here’s a look at this month’s Fresh Food Distribution in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86, will host the county’s first event of 2023. Its distribution will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Next, First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will be the site of a distribution, starting at 4 p.m. Thursday. Two …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of cable and wire from an electrical substation in Calhoun County’s Sheridan Township. Investigators said the theft occurred between 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday in the area of F Drive North and 26 Mile Road. Authorities said the electric cable and wire were taken from several spools stored at the …

The St. Joseph County United Way is sponsoring “Box Out Cancer” high school basketball games later this month in Sturgis. As a fundraiser to benefit breast-cancer awareness, the “Pink Out” games feature Three Rivers and Sturgis. Junior varsity girls kick off the tripleheader at 4:15 p.m. Girls’ varsity squads tip off at 6 and the boys’ varsity Wildcats and Trojans …

An 18-year-old Edwardsburg man died last week in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday to Dailey Road, near Pokagon Highway. Investigators said Trevor Kyle Nelson and 57-year-old Trevor David Nelson, both of Edwardsburg, had stopped to strap an appliance to the top of their vehicle. Behnke said a 49-year-old Cassopolis man was …