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Two millage-renewal requests sought by two county agencies were passed by St. Joseph County voters Tuesday. The St. Joseph County Road Commission was successful in its request for a 10-year renewal of 1 mill to maintain $2.5 million annually. The road millage has been in place since 1994 and a renewal request has passed every decade since. Nearly a quarter …

A pair of contested races to St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners were decided during Tuesday’s primary election. First-term incumbent Luis Rosado fended off a challenge from David Hayslip, maintaining the 4th District seat by a margin of 54 percent of all votes to Hayslip earning more than 45 percent of the votes. Rosado, for the next four years, will …

Four incumbents on the White Pigeon Township Board were voted out of office Tuesday. In the race for supervisor, longtime board member Don Gloy was outvoted, 508 to 320, by challenger Jason Trosper. The term covers a four-year period. Meanwhile, Anita Casada eked out a win over incumbent Trudy Gloy to claim the township treasurer position. The unofficial vote was …

In Cass County, Clint Roach won the race for sheriff with 78 percent of the vote. The incumbent drain commissioner, Jeff VanBelle won reelection with 52 percent. Two county-wide millage renewals were approved in Cass County, for older citizens services, and for drug enforcement. A number of Cass County millage-renewals were successful. Marcellus Township voters approved renewals for road maintenance, …

An out-of-state woman was rescued from a vehicle after she drove it into a lake last week in White Pigeon Township. Authorities said the Las Vegas woman likely suffered a medical condition prior to the incident, which occurred around 9 a.m. Friday. Troopers said they were told by witnesses the minivan sped through an intersection without stopping and into a …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident at a location in Sturgis Township. According to a department media release, troopers responded last month to the 70000 block of M-66. Authorities confirmed the incident took place during the overnight hours between July 12 and 13. No additional information was included in the release.

A tip through a citizens’ hotline resulted in the arrest last week of a Three Rivers man who was out on bond following drug-related charges. Southwest Enforcement Team, Three Rivers Police, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers combined resources that led to the arrest of 41-year-old Jeremy May. May was out on bond from a previous …

Organizers of next month’s Constantine Harvest Festival invite the public to participate in any of a number of competitions. The one-day festival is Sept. 7. The first competition is an apple-pie baking contest. Age groups are 12 and under, 13 through 17 years, 18 through 39, and 40 and older. All entries must be delivered to the village office between …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have announced the school’s participation in the Michigan Community College Guarantee, offering tuition-free associate degrees or skills certificates to eligible, local high school graduates. The initiative, part of a statewide effort to increase higher education accessibility, could save students up to $4,800 annually. Tonya Howden, vice president of student services, said starting this academic year, …

Michigan State Police troopers responded to a report of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed members of his family and dog earlier this week in Branch County’s Bronson Township. Investigators were called around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 400 block of Taggart Road. Prosecutor Zack Stempien said injuries to the victims are minimal and could be classified as small lacerations. …