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A Cass County man was injured after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday in Howard Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 9:20 p.m. to investigate a truck-versus-pedestrian crash on Beebe Road at Leet Road. Niles resident Gregory Montgomery, 37, told authorities he was driving south on Leet Road when his vehicle struck 30-year-old Mel Wynn, who …

The White Pigeon Police Department recently added a new member. K-9 Cairo joined the agency in May. He has been trained in drug detection, tracking, article-and-area searches, and suspect apprehension. A 2-year-old German shepherd from Europe, Cairo is also assigned to the St. Joseph County Special Response Team. The department’s current K-9, Zar, will be semi-retired due to arthritis. He will …

A member of the Sturgis Police Department was recently honored for his advocacy for senior citizens. Dave Males was recognized by the Area Agency on Aging at a recent elder justice summit, where Males was given the 2019 “Good Neighbor Award” in the law enforcement category, Agency on Aging’s Laura Sutter said. Sutter noted that detective Males goes above and beyond …

State police officials are investigating the theft of a trailer from a location in Constantine Township. The incident occurred between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday in the 12000 block of Miller Road. The trailer was white and made by Jayco. Its value is estimated to be $7,000, according to authorities.

Michigan Department of Transportation officials have provided a weekly update on the status of the US-131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place, with two-way traffic on Southbound US-131 at the M-60 junction at the south end of project and on northbound US-131 at the Hoffman Road/Rocky River bridge area. MDOT said road-building is complete …

A longtime township official in St. Joseph County passed away last week after a brief illness. Joe Eichorn, former supervisor of Park Township, died Wednesday. The 63-year-old Three Rivers-area resident was given medical leave from the Park Township Board of Trustees. Eichorn was elected township supervisor in 2008. Ed English was subsequently named interim supervisor.

A significant moment in the history of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging was celebrated last week. Friday’s ceremonial ribbon cutting to recognize the agency’s new headquarters in Three Rivers attracted several dozen people. In addition to COA’s new headquarters, the remodeled Three Rivers Inn includes 38 one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom residences. COA director Tim Stoll welcomed State …

A pistol was stolen from a vehicle last month in White Pigeon Township. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department was called Aug. 19 to the Klinger Lake Public Access on Crooked Creek Road in response to a report of burglary to a motor vehicle. Investigators said someone entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a Springfield Armory model 911 pistol. The …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that a number of five-gallon gas cans were stolen from a Burr Oak Township location last week. Sheriff’s officials said the incident took place Sept. 2 in the 65000 block of Burr Oak Road. Investigators said the suspect broke into a building and stole five, 5-gallon cans filled with gas.

Three people were arrested on drug-related offenses following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in the city of Dowagiac. Members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team gathered Wednesday at a residence in the 500 block of Gray Street. A tip alerted authorities to the potential use and sale of methamphetamine at the residence. Upon further investigation, …