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Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite, reports that Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal one vehicle crash on Youngs Prairie Road near Harder Road in Constantine Township. The crash occurred Thursday morning at about 4:30 A.M. It was determined that a 20-year-old male from Dowagiac was southbound on Youngs Prairie in a Dodge passenger car. The …

Volunteers who are a part of the St. Joseph County Conservation District’s river cleanup team will, once again, attempt to conduct the inaugural event of 2022. Carolyn Grace, executive director of the Centreville-based agency and administrator of this summer’s cleanups, said the next event takes place Saturday. The shortest route of the 2022 cleanup season, Saturday’s event starts on the …

A Cassopolis man was injured earlier this week in a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s LaGrange Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to a crash scene on M-62 near Beeson Street. Investigators said a vehicle driven by Mark Martin, 40, was traveling north on M-62 when he lost control of his vehicle going around the …

A multi-family sale to benefit the Three Rivers Promise will take place later this month in Jones. The three-day event will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting June 17 in the 61000 block of North Main Street. All proceeds will be donated to the Three Rivers Promise organization. Items to donate to the sale will be accepted June 14 …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred last week in Constantine. Investigators said the break-in occurred between 10 p.m. May 22 and 9 a.m. May 23 at a residence on West Fourth Street. Items reported stolen include four long guns, one tablet, a lockbox and a gold pocket watch.

Organizers behind Colon’s Fourth of July celebration are seeking vendors for the one-day event next month. The Colon Chamber of Commerce said the deadline for applications is this week. Cost is $35 for a 10-by-10-foot space; $40 for two 10-by-10-foot spaces; and $55 for three 10-by-10-foot spaces. Chamber members receive a $10 discount, while there is no charge for non-profit …

A roundabout project at the intersection of East Lafayette Road and North Franks Avenue in Sturgis is being delayed by one year, due to bidding concerns at the state level. City officials said the Michigan Department of Transportation-led project was able to get only one bid for construction. Additionally, the bid was approximately $300,000 above the estimated cost. The city …

Cass County deputies responded last week to a report of a subject with firearms in the vicinity of Cassopolis Schools. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 11 a.m. Friday to Kamp Kozy Street and Ranger Drive, near Ross Beatty High School in Jefferson Township. Behnke said responding units contacted the individual, who claimed he was small-game hunting …

Two women were injured in a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road. Investigators said 49-year-old Mishawaka resident Stacie Johnson was driving north on Decatur Road and failed to yield the right away to an eastbound vehicle, driven by Karma Taylor, …

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton was honored last week by the St. Joseph County Bar Association with the 2022 Liberty Bell Award. Jordan Yancey, St. Joseph County Bar Association president, spoke about the award and introduced Upton. She said the association created the local award in 1985 and is presented to a non-lawyer, individual, or organization, within the St. Joseph County …