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St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis provided more information this week related to the case of a Vicksburg man who faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty to operating while intoxicated causing death. Davis issued a media release Wednesday detailing the case of 30-year-old Logan Thomas. Thomas entered a plea in the fatal crash that killed 10-year-old Anthony …

A Three Rivers man won the grand prize in a promotion overseen by Arbor Financial Credit Union. In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Arbor awarded a $9,090 cash prize to James Kern. A Vietnam veteran and lifelong mechanic, Kern was selected in a promotion in which members were automatically entered based on the Arbor services they use. Arbor officials said …

A Battle Creek man was taken into custody following a two-hour standoff against authorities earlier this week in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. Branch County Sheriff’s Department officials said deputies were dispatched at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday to a location on Arney Road, where a man inside was wanted on a warrant for parole absconding. When officers made contact, the man refused …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash received high marks during her recent annual evaluation. Board of education members met in a two-hour executive session before announcing Nash’s rating was 2.939 on a 3-point scale. Nash’s rating of “effective” is the highest level available under such an evaluation. Over the course of her four years as Three Rivers superintendent, Nash …

Here’s a reminder of three public daytime warming centers in St. Joseph County. In Sturgis, Commission on Aging Enrichment Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. It is located at 306 N. Franks Ave. There are two locations in Three Rivers. The first is at Commission on Aging, 1200 W. Broadway St. Its hours are also 8 to …

An Elkhart woman was hospitalized following a crash last week in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff’s officials said the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Friday on Yankee Street, south of Wolf Road. Authorities said the 27-year-old driver was traveling east when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Deputies did not indicate in a media release the extent …

Colon Community Schools is organizing an “Adopt-A-Family” opportunity for Christmas. Anyone wishing to participate helping out a local family is asked to call Savannah Bohanon at Colon High School. The number is 432-3231.

A holiday tradition embraced by local children has returned to Yoder’s Country Market in Centreville. “Jolly the Elf” is hiding in the store, changing locations within the business weekly. Children who spot Jolly should report its location to an employee, who will then provide a stamped card. Once the card has been completed, a special reward will be provided after …

Schoolcraft High School’s march to a Division 7 state football title ended prematurely over the weekend. The Eagles lost, 34-6, to undefeated Menominee Sunday in Detroit and finished their season with an 11-3 record. Schoolcraft was hoping to secure its first state football title since 2001. Menominee, meanwhile, completed a 14-0 season. The Maroons’ most-recent state football title before this …

A Vicksburg man will be sentenced later this month for his role in the death of a 10-year-old Amish boy last year in Sherman Township. Logan Thomas, 30, pleaded guilty Nov. 24 in St. Joseph County Circuit Court for his role in the December 2024 death of Anthony Miller. Thomas was charged with operating while intoxicated causing death as a …