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Michigan State Police has announced the promotion and new assignment of a long-time officer. First Lt. Jeremy Carlisle has been promoted to captain. In addition, he has been appointed commander of the Fifth District. The region covers Southwest Michigan. Carlisle replaces Captain Michael Brown, who recently retired. In his capacity as commander, Carlisle will oversee services for MSP posts in …

Two Constantine residents died in a head-on crash last weekend in Florence Township. State police responded around 9:30 a.m. Sunday to Sevison Road, near the intersection of Mintdale Road. Investigators said the 22-year-old driver of a Mercedes was heading north on Sevison Road when the driver, a White Pigeon resident, lost control. The vehicle crossed the center line and crashed …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against a paper company for alleged discharges of PFAS-contaminated wastewater in St. Joseph County. According to WWMT, the lawsuit was filed in Ingham County Circuit Court against Ox Paperboard WP LLC and White Pigeon Mills LLC, which is collectively “Ox Paperboard.” The lawsuit alleges Ox Paperboard’s unauthorized wastewater discharges resulted in the …

The biggest prize up for grabs Tuesday in St. Joseph County was claimed by Nottawa resident Kevin Kane. Kane, 46, was the top vote-getter in the contest for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge. His opponent for the six-year, non-partisan position was Three Rivers native Kelly Ward. Kane will replace 73-year-old David Tomlinson, who has aged out after a 12-year …

A Schoolcraft-area man was hospitalized after he was struck by an errant bullet last week at his rural residence. Michigan State Police troopers said the man was working on the roof of his house, near the intersection of West XY Avenue and South Third Street, in southern Kalamazoo County. Meanwhile, a neighbor was involved in target practice and a bullet …

Despite a two-month delay, Centreville Public Schools now has a full-time School Resource Officer in place. Superintendent Chad Brady said the district has been working since earlier this year with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department to fulfill a goal of having a full-time SRO. Starting today, Deputy Melody Rugg will fill the role. Brady said Rugg’s responsibility is to …

A Centreville man was arrested Tuesday after attempting to steal a vehicle from a residence in Florence Township. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 62000 block of Wahl Road in response to a report of an attempted theft of vehicle. The suspect fled in the vehicle as deputies arrived, resulting in a short pursuit. The driver then abandoned the vehicle …

Seven area high school teams begin their quest for a state championship tonight, as Michigan High School Athletic Association’s playoffs begin. In 8-player Division 1, a battle of 8-1 teams will square off in Kalamazoo County, where Mendon takes on Climax-Scotts. In 8-player Division 2, a pair of teams with 7-2 records are on a collision course, as Burr Oak …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution related to honoring veterans. During their special meeting Monday, commissioners endorsed a resolution in support of Operation Green Light. Commissioner Luis Rosado said the program encourages placement of green lights in windows of homes and businesses from Nov. 4 through Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day. He said the symbolic …

Following three months of construction-related delays, Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken finally opened its Sturgis eatery earlier this month. Located at 501 S. Centreville Road, the store opened Oct. 12. District manager Sarah Minhinnick said construction delays were unavoidable and kept pushing out the opening date. Nonetheless, customers came as word spread about the grand-opening date. Popeye’s was founded more than 50 …