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April’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by half of a percent from March. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 5.5 percent in March to 5 percent in April. The county’s April rate from a year earlier was 4.3 percent. Meanwhile, Cass …

Here’s a complete list of Meet Up to Eat Up locations this summer in St. Joseph County. The free program is for people through 18 years of age and adult special-needs students up to 26 years. Burr Oak Community Schools, 11 a.m. to 12:15 Monday through Friday starting June 9 at the school cafeteria. Centreville Public Schools, 4 to 6 …

Battle Creek-Kalamazoo International Airport celebrates 96 years of flight with a special event later this year. “Air Fair,” a one-day attraction, takes place Sept. 20 at the Kalamazoo-based airfield. The celebration includes drinks, food trucks, giveaways, face painting, paint-a-plow and a number of family-friendly events.

Michigan State Police troopers are seeking the public’s help in locating a motorcycle reported stolen last week from Calhoun County’s Athens Township. According to a department media release, the theft occurred between October and Thursday last week in the 4400 block of M Drive South. The stolen motorcycle is a Kawasaki BR125, green in color.

Two Cass County residents were arrested on drug-related offenses last week. According to sheriff’s deputies, members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team joined forces with Michigan Department of Corrections to conduct an investigation into suspected drug activity. At 5 p.m. Thursday, officials from the two agencies responded to a residence in the 300 block of Orchard Street in Dowagiac. …

Two state police troopers and occupants of two other vehicles escaped injury after a patrol car was rear-ended in eastern Kalamazoo County last week. According to a department media release, the incident occurred at 3 p.m. Thursday on westbound I-94 near mile marker 87. A state police patrol car was parked on the shoulder while troopers rendered assistance to occupants …

A section of Indiana roadway that connects to U.S. 131 in St. Joseph County will be closed starting this week for about three months. The route in question is State Road 13, just south of the Michigan/Indiana state line. Work on a bridge over Intestate 80/90 will result in the road closure. However, project officials said access to the Indiana …

The man who allegedly stole a Cassopolis Police Department squad car has been charged and identified. Marcellus resident Andy Freshour, 42, was charged last week with 17 felony counts stemming from the incident Wednesday. Authorities said Freshour faces 11 weapons-related charges and three counts related to resisting arrest, Cass County officials said. Freshour allegedly stole the squad car as officers …

A state champion from St. Joseph County was crowned over the weekend. The Sturgis High School girls track team captured the Division 2 state title Saturday at Hamilton High School. As a team, Sturgis accumulated 54.2 points, putting it ahead of all other opponents. Goodrich High School was runner-up, with 39 points and Saginaw Swan Valley ended up third with …

I have a very curious mind. Lately, I’ve been wondering about what happens in the dryer when you dry a load of laundry. After each drying load, I have to clean the lint drawer before putting in the next load. The lint comes from my tee shirts, I’m sure. I’m curious about how many times will I be able to …