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Sturgis Salvation Army has issued a call-out for food donations. Agency officials said a number of easy-to-find items that are especially popular include peanut butter, canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, macaroni and cheese, pasta and spaghetti sauce, pancake mixes, cake mixes and canned meat. Donations can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Store, …

A Constantine man was arrested in Cass County earlier this week after leading authorities on a pursuit that originated in St. Joseph County. According to a media release from St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Hebron Road, near North River Road, around 1 a.m. Monday in Mottville Township. The 37-year-old driver continued westbound into …

A Mishawaka woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of Pine Lake and Daily Road in response to a crash with potential injuries. Investigators said 27-year-old Mishawaka resident Ronald Lard was driving east on Pine Lake Street and …

St. Joseph County Human Services Commission is compiling a list of area locations planning to serve Christmas Day meals next week. So far, the list is comprised of: Constantine American Legion from noon to 2 p.m.; Sturgis Eagles 1 to 3 o’clock; and Three Rivers United Methodist Church from 3 to 4:30. Meanwhile, Three Rivers Community Kitchen will serve a …

In addition to an appeal to the public for financial consideration, officials from Camp Eberhart have provided a recap of 2024. Camp authorities said the Fabius Township operation this year hosted 205 kids through scholarships, completed renovations to preserve Dave’s House and Coop’s Cabin, and welcomed 89 schools and organizations for outdoor education. Every gift made to the camp before …

A longtime city commission member in Sturgis was saluted last week. Sturgis City Commission members presented a plaque to Robert Hile as acknowledgment of his 14 years on the panel. During his tenure, Hile served as a commissioner, as Sturgis vice-mayor and for five years as its mayor. He represented the city’s Fourth Precinct.

Here’s a final reminder that St. Joseph County United Way is nearing the end of its annual holiday promotion known as “Grinching Time.” Agency officials described “Grinching” as the act of eagerly giving to those in need. The focus is on low-income families, especially those with children who may not otherwise receive Christmas presents this year. United Way officials have …

Three Rivers First United Methodist Church has been added to the list of daytime warming/cooling centers in St. Joseph County. Anyone seeking relief from the elements is able to come inside 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Friday, 11:30 to 3 Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 o’clock Sundays. Other times will be made available when circumstances are considerably …

A longstanding holiday tradition in Sturgis continued last week. The annual Holiday Boots and Shoes event took place Tuesday at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Sponsored by Sturgis Kiwanis and Sturgis Elks, Holiday Boots and Shoes allows area children whose family have fallen on hard times to receive needed footwear to last through the winter months. In addition, children …

A number of courthouse employees in St. Joseph County attended a memorial and dedication ceremony last week for former assistant prosecutor Melissa Hallack. The 45-year-old Mendon woman died May 30 after the vehicle she was driving was struck head-on by a drunken driver during an early morning crash on Silver Street in Mendon Township. Thursday’s gathering at the St. Joseph …