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An Elkhart woman was injured in a single-vehicle, roll-over accident last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff’s officials said 31-year-old Amanda Bolen was driving south shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday in the 65000 block of M-40, near the community of Jones, when her vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason and rolled over several times. Deputies arrived to …

The local DHHS agency is seeking donations of candy or financial support to help with its annual trick-or-treat event for area foster families served by the state agency. Event organizer Jan Reed said changes in funding do not allow DHHS to use anything other than donations for such events. Potential donations can be directed to Reed at DHHS, located at …

Sheriff’s department officials are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place earlier this month at a Mottville Township restaurant. The incident occurred at 1:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at Jaywalkers, on U.S. 12 in Mottville. Deputies found that an entry door had been pried open. Video surveillance showed a white male had entered the building and grabbed several items before exiting …

State police are investigating separate incidents of golf cart thefts from golf courses in Calhoun County. The first incident occurred late Monday or early Tuesday at Turtle Creek Golf Course in Burlington Township, where entry was made by cutting a fence. The suspects damaged a golf cart, stole three golf carts and golf cart chargers. Troopers said it appears the …

The St. Joseph County Grange Fair Board of Directors voted this week to dismiss Bill Johnson as fair manager, a move that was followed by Jim Barnes stepping down as president of the 15-member board of directors. The moves came during Monday’s monthly board meeting. Johnson was unavailable for comment Wednesday. Barnes declined to comment on the matter. Tom Miller, …

A 48-year-old Constantine man was arrested Tuesday after fleeing from police in Florence Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff ’s Department, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Lutz Road near Roys Road for excessive speed. The driver, however, refused to stop and continued east on Roys Road, then through neighborhoods of Decker Road and Hills Street. Authorities …

The suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted a 70-year-old man last week in Sturgis was arrested Tuesday. Police will seek a charge of armed robbery against Andrew Jordan, 25, of Sturgis. According to Sturgis police, two men beat and robbed the man around 6 a.m. Oct.11 at a business in the 1200 block of East Chicago Road. The victim was treated …

Thirteen employees were recognized Tuesday for their milestone years of service to St. Joseph County. County commissioners staged their annual recognition ceremony, which was capped by an emotional tribute to sheriff Brad Balk by commission chairman Dennis Allen. The recipients were 10-year honorees Betty Persons, Commission On Aging senior center coordinator; Tim Hochstetler, building and grounds director; and Joseph Bingaman, …

State police are investigating the theft of firearms from a storage unit in Sturgis. According to a department media release, the incident occurred between Oct. 1 and Monday at H2 Self Storage. The suspects took multiple long guns along with other personal items. The victim reported the incident around 2 p.m. Monday, according to authorities.

Three Rivers Health welcomes the addition of Samantha L. Leonard, MD, a general surgeon who will be providing services to patients at Three Rivers Surgical Services located at 715 S. Health Parkway in Three Rivers. She is accepting new patients now. Please call 273-8471 to schedule an appointment. “My areas of interests are breast disease and breast cancer, diseases of …