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Sturgis police reported several shots fired at a vehicle last week in the 300 block of Liberty Street. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety’s police division was dispatched to the area at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday. Officers believe the incident was targeted and isolated, and does not pose a threat to the public. There were no injuries as a result …

The six-member Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency recommended their respective county commissions raise local contributions to the agency for 2023. The increase to $5.30 per person reflects a 15-cent increase per person and is allocated for the mandated eight essential services matched by the state. Health officer Rebecca Burns said each county must pass the increase in budgets under review …

A medical condition has been determined as the cause of a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 2:30 p.m. Friday to Union Road, south of U.S. 12. Authorities said a van driven by Crystal Price, 45, of Kendallville, Ind., was traveling west on Union Road, where she had …

Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek will conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation over the telephone to St. Joseph County seniors. Anyone wishing to speak to an attorney and possibly receive free representation is advised to call 269-224-5040 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization …

The Sturgis Department of Public Services has started flushing hydrants and the process will continue all week. Department officials wish to remind residents to be aware of potential water discoloration during the process. The city started the flushing Monday and expects to complete the process Friday. Should any water discoloration occur, residents should let the water flow for several minutes …

Three Rivers-based Clark Logic recently broke ground on a new, $5.7 million addition to a facility in Constantine. The ceremonial groundbreaking ushered in a 100,000-square-foot building addition to be added to its facility in the village’s industrial park. Company president Jamie Clark said the new expansion will create more space for the company’s logistics operation. Clark said construction began earlier …

Methamphetamine, meth paraphernalia, crack cocaine and cocaine paraphernalia were located last week inside a Cass County residence. A search warrant secured by the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team led to the discovery at a residence in the 500 block of East State Street in Cassopolis. In addition, a 48-year-old man at the residence was arrested for possession with intent to …

August’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by nine-tenths of a percent from July. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.3 percent in July to 4.2 percent in August. Meanwhile, Cass County experienced a drop in its unemployment figures from July to August. Its …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred at a location in Lockport Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called Thursday to a self-storage unit in the 17000 block of M-60. Investigators said a storage unit was compromised between Sept. 9 and Thursday morning. Stolen items include tools, fishing equipment, appliances and clothing.

St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman has sentenced a Sturgis man for counterfeit activity. Scott Bressler, 41, received eight months in the county jail for running an operation that involved obtaining fake IDs, and using computers to forge and counterfeit checks from various businesses. Bressler pleaded guilty to forgery as a 40-year offense. He also admitted to using …