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An 88-year-old Cass County man was hospitalized after he was injured in a farm-related incident last weekend in Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded around 9 p.m. Saturday to the 27000 block of Indigan Lane for a traumatic injury. Investigators said Howard Kenneth Miller was driving a tractor up a hill. However, the tractor rolled, landing on top …

A Mendon native and Lockport Township resident formalized the fact he is seeking the four-year term of sheriff, up for grabs in the August 2024 primary. Chad Spence filed paperwork in April but staged his first public media event Monday outside the St. Joseph County Courthouse. Spence, 49, used the occasion to announce, if elected, his undersheriff would be David …

Taking advantage of the closure of U.S. 12 due to Sturgis Fest, Sturgis city crews plan to perform repairs centering on failing pavement around manhole structures in the westbound lane of U.S. 12. There will be a full closure at Clay Street through Wednesday afternoon. No thru-traffic will be allowed west of the U.S. 12 and Clay Street traffic signal …

A White Pigeon Township resident filed a recall petition last week in an attempt to remove Supervisor Don Gloy from office. County clerk Lindsay Oswald said the petition was turned in Friday by resident Anita Casada. In the petition, Casada stated several reasons in support of the recall attempt. She alleges that Gloy has established a pattern of aggressive, unpredictable …

A Florence Township man was found guilty by a jury trial last week in St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Prosecutor David Marvin said Michael Grassnick, 45, was found guilty Wednesday of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing police, and felony firearm following a trial lasting a day and a half. Grassnick’s arrest stems …

The St. Joseph County United Way is appealing to the public to help with a popular, annual fundraiser. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said she and her staff are preparing for the annual silent auction at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. They are looking for different items to include in the auction, and can range from home décor to appliances …

Sturgis Police officers are investigating a shooting that took place last week. According to a department media release, officers were called at 5 a.m. Thursday to the 700 block of St. Joseph Street. Investigators said gunshots were fired at a house. No injuries were reported.

Fresh off a successful millage-increase request, Centreville Board of Education members this week approved the sale of bonds to support the first phase of building improvements. During a special meeting Monday, the seven-member board OK’d the sale of bonds not to exceed $4.5 million. The amount represents about a quarter of the $17.1 million generated as a result of the …

Here is more information about the Huss Project’s weekly farmers market. The markets take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and will include, produce, cheese, honey, eggs and syrup. “Second Saturdays,” meanwhile, will feature an art market, food trucks and live music. The Huss Project is located at the former Huss School, 1008 8th St. More information is available …

Officials from the company tasked with overseeing construction of a satellite courthouse for use by a few St. Joseph County departments said progress is being made. During Tuesday’s executive committee meeting, project manager Jennifer Sawyer told county commissioners selective demolition has begun and bids from contractors handling specific components of the task have been chosen. Approximately 20,000-square-feet of the former …