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Michigan State Police troopers responded to a littering/dumping complaint last week in Branch County’s Union Township. According to a department media release, troopers were called late in the night Thursday to the 200 block of Lindley Road near Braucker Road in Union Township. Witnesses observed an unknown passenger car speeding from the area after hearing what was later confirmed to …

Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team executed a search warrant last week in Three Rivers, resulting in the arrests of nine people. SWET members converged Friday outside a residence in the 800 block of 8th Street. Once inside, detectives located methamphetamine, heroin and a weapon. The nine people arrested face a variety of charges and a number of outstanding warrants. …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident from a location in Branch County’s Batavia Township. Authorities responded to the 300 block of West Chicago Street and were told the incident occurred between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 27. It is unknown, however, if the suspects stole items from the building. Troopers said there have been multiple breaking-and-entering …

St. Joseph County Intermediate School District board members and staff acknowledged Theresa Danberry last week for her 37 years of employment with the Centreville-area agency. Danberry is retiring from the ISD as administrative manager and last week’s board meeting was her final meeting. Elizabeth O’Dell, president of the board, thanked Danberry for all of her reassurances over the years. On …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of various items – including a firearm – from a residence in Branch County. According to a department media release, the recent, early-morning incident occurred at a residence in Bronson. Items taken during the burglary included an iPad and a 9-mm., semi-automatic pistol.

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has launched an online scheduling link for curbside, confidential, HIV testing. The service started a week ago, as June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Residents can request an appointment at the agency’s locations in Hillsdale, Coldwater or Three Rivers by going to the website: bhsj.org/HIV. Medical director Karen Luparello said knowing HIV status …

One person has died following an explosion during a jet-fueled semitruck performance Saturday at a southwestern Michigan air show, officials said. Emergency crews responded after the explosion happened about 1 p.m. at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival. One death was announced by the Battle Creek Police Department. The Shockwave Jet Truck was going down …

A generator was stolen earlier this week from a location in Lockport Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called to the 17000 block of M-86 in response to the incident. Upon further investigation, deputies were told various additional items were taken from vehicles in the area. Lillywhite said deputies obtained surveillance video of the suspect.

Students interested in studying cybersecurity have an opportunity to apply for $1,500 scholarships at Glen Oaks Community College, thanks to a partnership program involving Microsoft and American Association of Community Colleges. Glen Oaks was one of 14 community colleges to receive “Cyber Skills for All: Community Colleges Lead the Way” initiative. Scholarships will offset, and in some cases, cover the …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education has approved extending a business-services contract for Colon Community Schools. Sturgis and Colon school districts previously had entered into a short-term agreement, in which Sturgis provided business manager, payroll, accounts payable and accounts-receivable services for Colon schools. Now, services will continue starting today for a full year. Under the agreement, Sturgis director of finance …