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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that gyms can reopen after 5 1/2 months of closure and additional organized sports can resume if masks are worn — lifting some coronavirus restrictions that lasted longer in Michigan than in many states. The order, which takes effect next Wednesday, allows for the reopening of fitness centers and indoor pools in a swath of the …

A semi tractor-trailer became engulfed in flames on Interstate 94 in Calhoun County near Marshall this week. Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to an area near Portello Road on the westbound side of the interstate. Authorities said the semi was hauling a trailer with car parts. It caught fire and the trailer became engulfed in flames, as well. No …

A White Pigeon man was arrested this week following an incident in Mottville Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called Monday to the Mottville Township Marathon gas station in response to a disorderly subject. Deputies subsequently located a vehicle speeding westbound on U.S. 12 from Vistula Road. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however it took off at …

A Sturgis man was injured after losing control of the motorcycle he was driving this week in Sherman Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly before 8 p.m. Monday to Shimmel Road, in an area near Storms Road. Investigators said a 29-year-old man was traveling south on a motorcycle at what appears to be a high rate of …

A Marcellus woman was injured after she was involved in an accident Wednesday in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 4:45 p.m. to the area of Marcellus Highway and Russ Forrest. A vehicle driven by 77-year-old Nancy Hurley was traveling east on Marcellus Highway when it left the roadway and struck a culvert at Dowagiac Creek. Hurley’s vehicle …

After a few months of debate, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners reluctantly followed through on adopting a 35-hour work week for most county employees. During their Tuesday meeting, commissioners approved several letters of understanding with various unions representing the employees, whose workload will be decreased from what is currently a 40-hour workweek. Commissioners adopted the measure in an …

A Cassopolis man died after the vehicle in which he was a passenger was involved in a crash in Cass County’s Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded around 11:50 p.m. Monday to the area of Brownsville Street and Highfield Road in response to a single-vehicle crash. Deputies learned those involved in the incident had self-transported to Borgess Lee …

Three Rivers police investigators are looking into an incident involving a report of gunshots. Officers responded shortly after 3 a.m. Monday to the 1200 block of Lockport Drive. Upon arrival, officers found an apartment had been shot at several times. Authorities said residents of the apartment were unharmed. Evidence was collected from the scene, with the assistance of the St. …

A 25-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested on a drug-related offense last week. Three Rivers officers observed the driver of a vehicle commit a violation at 8:25 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of West Michigan Avenue. Officers attempted to take him into custody for misdemeanor license and registration violations. During a routine search of the man, officers said he …

A Constantine man was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase last week in Florence Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to pull over a motorist for speeding around 12:30 a.m. Thursday on Mintdale Road, near the intersection of Lutz Road. The driver refused to stop and sped away from pursuing deputies, Lillywhite said, adding that speeds reached …