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Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a motor vehicle. According to a department media release, a fraudulent cashier’s check was used to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro. The transaction took place Oct. 2 in the 16000 block of Fawn River Road in White Pigeon Township. Authorities said a male suspect is responsible for producing the fraudulent check.

A 25-year-old Centreville-area man will serve 60 days in jail and two years of probation for shooting at three former roommates outside the Sherman Township home they shared. Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman earlier this week stressed the severity of the charges levied against Conner Rooks. Kyle Lowery, Alexis Kelley and Wendi Levitz went to the Shimmel Road residence June 17 …

Here’s a reminder that there is a Fresh Food Distribution event today in Sturgis. First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will be the site of the, starting at 4 p.m. The Huss Project in Three Rivers will be the location of the subsequent distribution. It takes place starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at its property on 8th Street. …

A longtime St. Joseph County Grange Fair employee was let go this week. Missi Tefft, fair manager, was dismissed following a 7-to-5 vote at Monday’s monthly meeting. It came following an executive session that lasted more than two hours and on a motion made by board member Tony Hochstetler, seconded by Gary Clark. Afterward, Hochstetler said he simply didn’t think …

Kalamazoo County Salvation Army is seeking volunteers when it conducts its distribution of winter clothing and Thanksgiving baskets next month. The distribution takes place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11. Oliver Knuth, volunteer coordinator, said the agency is combining Share the Warmth Coat Drive and Thanksgiving Basket distributions into one community-outreach event this year. Volunteers are also …

Sturgis City Manager Mike Hughes announced Monday he plans to resign in January after a 17-year career in the city’s top, non-elected position. Hughes said in a statement Monday he intends to pursue another opportunity outside city government. He said it has been a privilege and honor to serve the city of Sturgis and giving up the position was a …

Michigan Department of Transportation officials said Construction of a 6.1-mile stretch of M-60 from Wood Lake Road east to U.S. 131 is continuing on schedule. The $1.4 million project has been using lane-closure control aided by traffic-control operations. MDOT said the project should be completed by Oct. 31.

Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot over the weekend in northern Indiana, including a 19-year-old suspected gunman who was killed by police. Bryar Wolfe of Fremont was shot early Sunday after exchanging gunfire with police in Angola, Indiana State Police said. Police were investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found outside an Angola …

What was supposed to be a 5 1/2-hour rail trip from Detroit to Chicago turned into a 19-hour ordeal for passengers on an Amtrak train that lost power, leaving them without light, heat or running toilets. Wolverine Train 351 left Pontiac about 6 a.m. EDT Friday. Some passengers were so frustrated that they got off the train well before it …

A seasonal resident who has spearheaded a number of local fundraisers recently made a donation in excess of $20,000 to the Colon American Legion. Tim Taylor presented the funds last month to post commander Brett Johnson. He said the Aug. 13 “Magic City Egg Fest” drew 20 cook-off participants and an estimated 800 spectators. Proceeds from registration for competitors and …