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Members of the Centreville Village Council voted Monday to delay a policy related to body-worn cameras until it can come up with additional language. The policy applies to cameras worn by the village’s designated ordinance enforcement officer, building official, plumbing inspector, zoning administrator, mechanical inspector and electrical inspector. Cameras are for use during the conducting of search warrants, and placing …

Iceberg Enterprises in Sturgis recently took a number of steps to protect its employees after an undisclosed number of workers tested positive for COVID-19. Company officials two weeks ago were advised that a number of employees had tested positive for coronavirus. As a result, company officials evacuated the facility and launched what it called a deep cleaning/aeration procedure. Although the …

Organizers of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair said, for now, the 2020 fair is still on. The fair’s board of directors said in a statement Monday it continues to monitor the coronavirus pandemic but it plans to move forward with the tradition. Plans may need to be adjusted depending on the state of matters in September, the board said. …

A 28-year-old White Pigeon man was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses following his arrest last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called Friday to the American Legion parking lot in Three Rivers regarding a suspicious vehicle. With assistance from Three Rivers Police, deputies noticed the vehicle was pulling an enclosed trailer registered to a Kansas-based …

Due in part to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Salvation Army thrift store in Sturgis has closed. Company officials, however, said Salvation Army will continue to offer its other services. Sharyn Tennyson, who oversees the Salvation Army in St. Joseph and Branch counties, made the announcement Monday. She said the thrift store has historically struggled to financially meet the expenses of …

Michigan’s top election official said Tuesday that absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters for the August primary and November general election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said the step — announced as the state continues to confront the coronavirus pandemic — ensures no one “has to to choose between their health and their right …

Constantine Public Schools has chosen one of its own to serve as the district’s new superintendent. Jim Wiseley was unanimously selected as head of the 1,400-student district following interviews with a pair of finalists Wednesday. Wiseley, who was hired last summer as principal at Constantine Middle School, was interviewed along with Rohn Peterson, retired superintendent from Roanoke-Benson school district in …

A Lockport Township woman was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend last week. St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies were called at 1:15 p.m. Friday to the 57000 block of Oak Park Road in response to a domestic-disturbance complaint. Investigators said the couple had been arguing over the victim having used the suspect’s car to go to work. The victim …

Three items of new business will be discussed by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners today. During their twice-a-month meeting at 5 o’clock, commissioners will consider approving a grant for animal control. Other agenda items center on an Emergency Management/COVID-19 update from Emergency Management Services director Erin Goff and potential approval of a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response plan. The …

A surveillance camera was stolen last week from a business in Lockport Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the incident took place around 2 a.m. May 11 at a business in the 57000 block of North Main Street. Investigators found that the suspect unsuccessfully attempted to enter the closed business. The suspect then stole the store’s surveillance camera. Authorities said the …