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Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking and entering of a residence that occurred last week in Sherman Township. Investigators said the incident took place between 4 and 9 a.m. Thursday in the 63000 block of Borgert Road. Items taken include a foosball table game and a ping-pong table.

The threat of rain Saturday morning forced St. Joseph County Conservation District officials to postpone the second of four scheduled river clean-up events this summer. Volunteers were prepared to work on the Rocky River, from Null Road in Flowerfield Township to Hanks Tavern in Three Rivers. However, conservation district executive director Carolyn Grace said the event had to be postponed …

Road crew will begin work on two street improvements this week in Sturgis. City officials said the project is to begin Wednesday. The impending work will take place on a stretch of North Lakeview Avenue from East Lafayette Street to Allendale Street, and South Nottawa Street from East South Street to Wenzel Street. Work on South Nottawa will occur first, …

The suspect involved in last month’s two-vehicle crash that killed two Indiana women in White Pigeon Township was arraigned Thursday. Harley Jay Bontrager, 19, appeared with his attorney, Jessica LaFond, before District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. Bontrager, who is free on $40,000 cash/surety bond, is charged with two counts of operating while intoxicated causing the deaths of 29-year-old Rosalie M. …

The first hurdle in an attempt to recall a pair of White Pigeon Township officials was cleared Thursday. During a clarity/factual hearing before the three-member St. Joseph County Election Commission, the language of recall petitions against supervisor Don Gloy and his wife, treasurer Trudy Gloy, were deemed sufficient and clear. As a result, those behind the recall attempt have until …

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down late Wednesday night in the Colon area. The EF-1 tornado was on the ground for 5 minutes starting at 11:09pm. The length of the path was 3 miles, and the maximum width was 50 yards. The peak wind speed was estimated at 90 miles per hour. A storage facility …

A new trustee was appointed Monday to the Sturgis Township Board. Rodney Stahl was appointed to the open trustee spot vacated when Von Metzger was selected as the township’s new supervisor. Metzger replaced George Morse, who retired last month. Stahl will sit in as a trustee at the August meeting. He is also the appointed township board representative on the …

Glen Oaks Community College and Baker College have announced a partnership to increase the number of bachelor-prepared nurses. After a decade-long pursuit, state lawmakers passed legislation last summer allowing community college partnerships with four-year colleges or universities in Michigan to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion programs. Baker has stepped in as an institution willing to assist with this …

Pregnancy Center of Three Rivers is kicking off a fundraiser to replace its aging ultrasound machine. Pregnancy Center has partnered with Mendon Mansion Coffee to help the agency with its goal of purchasing a new ultrasound machine. Anyone making a donation of $20 or greater will receive a one-pound bag of Mendon Mansion Coffee premium dark-roast blend or drip-grind coffee …

An attempt to recall three more White Pigeon Township officials has been made with last week’s petition filings. County Clerk Lindsay Oswald said the recall is aimed at White Pigeon Township Clerk Lacie Pletcher, and trustees Jean Tefft and Vincent Schroen. The three are being targeted for alleged issues related to the township’s 2023-24 fiscal-year budget. Specifically, they voted in …