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Dorian Roepel, a journalist and TV producer, is now acting Communications and PR Manager at the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB. His experience is a great addition to the Visitors Center where he’ll work directly with media, bloggers, and writers to tell the story of Shipshewana and LaGrange County businesses. His journey began in Oklahoma where he worked as a news producer …

Sturgis Department of Public Safety is continuing its search for a man involved in an attempted armed robbery last week. Authorities said officers responded at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday to a business in the 700 block of South Centerville Road. Officers were informed that a white man wearing a mask and armed with a knife attempted to rob a store clerk. …

A Cass County man was hospitalized last week after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car. Sheriff’s deputies responded shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday to a location in Wayne Township. Investigators said Michael Brown, 32, was riding his bicycle north on Rudy Road when it was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by 84-year-old Dowagiac resident …

St. Joseph County Sheriff Chad Spence said Animal Control Division is temporarily adjusting its walk-in services to better accommodate ongoing facility improvements. Effective immediately, Animal Control will be open for walk-in assistance on a limited basis. Spence said hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until further notice. The facility is closed for lunch from noon …

The Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority has a new executive director. During their Jan. 9 meeting, DDA board members chose Angie Metty to fill the position created when Cameron Mains resigned in September. Metty, owner of Reflections Hair Studio on South Main Street, is a former DDA Board member and most recently served as its administrative assistant. Her employment took …

Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek, the Housing Assessment and Resource Agency for St. Joseph County, will conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count later this month. The annual event aims to identify and survey individuals and families experiencing homelessness in St. Joseph County. The PIT Count is a nationwide initiative mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Event organizers …

A suspect is in custody in connection with a hit-and-run incident Wednesday afternoon in Three Rivers. Three Rivers Police Chief Scott Boling said officers responded at 4:35 p.m. to the intersection of West Michigan and South Douglas Avenues in response to an injured pedestrian. Officers were advised that the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident had left the …

A Branch County man was arrested following an investigation into a larceny that took place last month in Cass County. Sheriff Clint Roach said the agency was advised that two four-wheelers, a trailer and several items were stolen Dec. 17 from a location in the 56000 block of Shattuck Road, Penn Township. Value of the stolen items was more than …

White Pigeon Township Library is in the final stages of putting together a schedule and route for its new bookmobile. Director Perri Saunders said staff members have been working on the task and will be ready to unveil the schedule and route in February. Saunders suggested following the library’s Facebook page for next month’s announcement. The bookmobile was made possible …

A Sturgis man was arrested earlier this week following a stabbing incident. According to Sturgis Department of Public Safety, officers were called Monday evening to the 200 block of South Clay Street in response to a man who had been stabbed. Officers learned the victim was being transported to Sturgis Hospital by personal vehicle. The victim was treated and released. …