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Sturgis Public Safety Director Geoff Smith resigned Wednesday evening following a city commission closed session. After a return to open meeting, commissioners approved a resignation and separation agreement with Smith. The agreement allows Smith to purchase one year of service credit following his resignation. With the service credit purchase, Smith will be able to receive a pension benefit at what …

It appears a request for help from St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald will be put on hold by county commissioners. During Wednesday’s executive committee meeting, Oswald asked commissioners to consider allowing her to hire a deputy clerk. She acknowledged the poor timing of the request, but the need for help in the clerk’s office is significant, she said. Oswald …

A Three Rivers-area business has established a permanent link to a component of Armstrong Park. Representatives from R&R Aluminum Trailers were joined by park staff and AYSO members Wednesday at the 77-acre park to recognize R&R owners Robert Brewer and Rick Daniels. The two made a $40,000 donation to sponsor one of three football fields at the multi-sport complex, located …

A recount conducted Thursday confirmed results of the Aug. 4 election for Fabius Township supervisor. St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said the two-hour, hand-count process verified Ken Linn earned 391 votes, while 388 votes were cast for Dan Wilkins. The recount was conducted at the request of Wilkins, who was required to pay a $25 fee for the procedure. …

Indiana Michigan Power is sending more than 200 employees and contractors to assist with the restoration of power following the damage caused by Hurricane Laura. Crews left their respective I&M Service Centers early Thursday to travel as far as Mississippi  and Arkansas tonight and will be prepared to deploy early Friday. The sites where they will be working have not …

Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier recently shared details of the school’s preparedness plan for next week’s campus reopening with students. The plan addresses guidelines and expectations for the main campus. The health and safety of every member of the Glen Oaks community is a top priority, he said. The plan may change per mandates from Centers for Disease …

A citizen donor has sponsored St. Joseph County K-9 Skyler, enabling the department to supply the dog with needed protective gear. Skyler will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Skyler’s vest is sponsored by Sharon Peters of Grosse Pointe Shores and will be embroidered with “In memory of Det. Lt. Richard J. Scott.” Scott …

A Bronson man died in a two-vehicle crash earlier this week in Branch County. Authorities said Michael Hyska died as a result of the 5 p.m. Monday incident, which took place just west of the Coldwater city limits. Authorities said 43-year-old Elton Yeazel of Goshen was driving east on U.S. 12 when the car Hyska was driving attempted to turn …

The village of Vicksburg is investigating potential elevated manganese levels in its municipal water system. Vicksburg officials said there is currently no state or federal requirement to test for manganese in a municipal water system, and the village is ordering a precautionary advisory only. Vicksburg officials are conducting additional testing to determine if the village’s water meets all health advisory …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday urged Michigan residents to get the flu vaccine to ease the load on the health system if there is a surge of coronavirus cases during the fall and winter influenza season, announcing the state wants at least 1 million more people vaccinated. She received a flu shot during a news conference to “show how easy …