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Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted break-in last week at a business in Mottville Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday to a business in the 13000 block of U.S. 12 regarding a burglary in progress. Once on scene, deputies located the front window of the business was broken out. Upon further investigation, deputies determined …

A 39-year-old Three Rivers woman died over the weekend after the bicycle she was riding was struck by a vehicle. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the incident occurred at 11 p.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. 131 and Millard Road in Fabius Township. Investigators said the driver of the van was a 66-year-old White Pigeon man. Neither he nor a …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ CHA) is lifting the No Contact Health Advisory for the St. Joseph River from the Broadway Street Bridge to Withers Road Bridge. Residents can again utilize the St. Joseph River for recreational activities. Officials of the Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant had notified the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (CHA), that approximately 20,000 …

Heavy thunderstorms in the area Wednesday brought heavy precipitation and power outages. By all accounts, it appears Branch County was hardest hit with power outages, with 3,315 Consumers Energy customers — about 20 percent of Consumers accounts there — reporting a disruption in services. The southern portion of Branch County alone had 1,644 customers without service. St. Joseph County had 1,401 …

St. Joseph County’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the public’s input regarding its five-year master plan. Located on the county’s website, the 14-question survey will help guide department officials with assembling the agency’s master plan from 2024 through 2028. Aside from questions about township or community of residence, the survey is anonymous. The county’s website is: stjosephcountymi.org.

A proceeding to determine whether a recall effort against three White Pigeon Township officials can move forward has been ruled in favor of the petitioners. During a clarity/factual hearing Wednesday before the three-member St. Joseph County Election Commission, the language of recall petitions against township clerk Lacie Pletcher, and trustees Jean Tefft and Vince Schroen, was deemed factual. As a …

More than 200 people enjoyed a milestone event put on Wednesday by the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging. The COA’s annual summer picnic took place at Building 49 at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. Agency director Pam Riley said the summer picnic is always a popular draw but this year’s event was extra special, as it celebrated the 50-year …

Polystyrene foam recycling returns to Sturgis next week at the city’s department of public services. Used foam, including post-consumer foam cups and to-go containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays and other foam with the No. 6 recycling symbol will be collected 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 at 805 N. Centerville Road. Organizers are also looking for volunteers …

Glen Oaks Community College next week is offering a program that will give incoming students a jump-start on college English and math. “Ready, Set, Go!” is a down-to-basics program being offered 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday next week. College officials said the first three days will cover English, math, resources and support services. The fourth day will …

A 69-year-old Oakland County attorney, facing charges for allegedly bringing contraband into the Lakeland Corrections Facility in Coldwater and possessing a controlled substance, has been arraigned. Eric Clark was arraigned Friday following his arrest at the prison the day before.  He was released on a $20,000 recognizance bond. Clark waived the preliminary hearing within 14 days. In statements to investigators, Clark …