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Sturgis Department of Public Safety personnel responded this week to a report of smoke inside Wenzel Elementary School. According to a department media release, fire and police units were dispatched at 3:20 p.m. Monday to the 400 block of Park Street. Responding crews reported light smoke in the building’s hallways and moderate smoke inside a classroom. The building was evacuated, …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies are continuing their investigation into a case of animal cruelty in Marcellus Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said animal control was dispatched Sept. 30 to the 10000 block of Pioneer Street following a report of two dogs found as strays. Investigators said the animals were emaciated and dehydrated, and one of the dogs appeared to be …

A quartet of former Three Rivers Wildcat athletes and a former sportswriter with the Three Rivers Commercial-News comprise the Three Rivers Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The group will be honored at a ceremony between varsity basketball games Feb. 13. Recipients are: Bob Losik, class of 1963; Trevor McEnroe, class of 2005; Teagan Reeves, class of 2014; Dallas …

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has received communication from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service indicating that, due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds to support full November Food Assistance Program benefits nationwide. As a result, FNS has instructed MDHHS to temporarily pause the issuance of November FAP benefits until …

St. Joseph County Substance Abuse Task Force invites the public to learn more about the agency’s annual Opioid Prevention and Awareness campaign. Each week, Substance Abuse Task Force members will post information on their Facebook page. The goal, according to prevention specialist Mikayla Finnerman, is to spread awareness throughout the community. She said the promotion aligns with Centers For Disease …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspicious death at a residence in Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called to perform a welfare check at 8 a.m. Thursday in the 11000 block of Born Street. After knocks on the door went unanswered, deputies looked inside the home and observed a man on the floor in the kitchen …

Constantine municipal officials have issued a reminder about placement of temporary signs within village limits. First, signs promoting businesses or services are not allowed. Next, yard and garage sale signs, campaign signs and event signs are permitted but must be removed within 30 days of the event’s conclusion. Signs may not be placed on utility or light poles, or in …

Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate the recent theft of a bulldozer from a location in Park Township. Troopers said the bulldozer was stolen Oct. 10 from a location in the 52000 block of Lang Road. Authorities said the suspects drove it several miles across fields and on roadways. The bulldozer was abandoned in a field near the intersection …

St. Joseph County 911 Central Dispatch has issued a media release to remind registered voters about an impending millage-renewal request. If approved, the agency’s request will lower its millage rate to an even nine-tenths of a mill. The current rate is 1 mill. The millage to support Central Dispatch was last renewed in May 2018, the fourth consecutive successful request …

Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County is sponsoring upcoming courses that might benefit new parents and parents of young children. The first, “Raising Humans 101,” is an opportunity to connect with other parents, and learn how to support a child’s growth and development. The two-day session will be offered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8 at …