A 32-year-old Sturgis man died following a crash Monday. Michigan State Police troopers responded at 7 a.m. to an area of U.S. 12 near Shimmel Road. Authorities said the man was driving a motorcycle westbound when he attempted to pass two vehicles – a passenger car and a semi. While passing the semi, the motorcycle struck an eastbound vehicle head-on. …
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County fair offering discount tickets
St. Joseph County Grange Fair is offering a discounted rate on admission tickets through August. The Flex-Pass rate is $50 through Aug. 30. The cost is $60 starting Sept. 1. Meanwhile, an early-bird special is in place through Sept. 15 and offers a savings of $42. The $120 deal includes seven admission passes and one adult grandstand ticket to each …
Read More »Milestone anniversary for Colon Community Historical Society
Colon Community Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month. From 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 8, historical society volunteers will oversee museum tours. Meanwhile, guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy old-fashioned music. The historical society museum is at 219 N. Blackstone St.
Read More »Indiana man injured in motorcycle crash
An Indiana man was injured after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a pickup last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday to an area of Sunset Boulevard north of Wayne Street. Authorities said 36-year-old Bristol resident James Tran was traveling north on Sunset Boulevard where the road …
Read More »Final river cleanup of season
St. Joseph County Conservation District is hosting its final river cleanup of the 2024 season later next month. The next event is Sept. 21 on a stretch of the Portage River, from North Fisher Lake Road in Park Township to Carpenter Road in Lockport Township. Coordinator Eric Pretzlav said anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call the Conservation District …
Read More »Sheriff’s department targeting drunken driving
St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is in the final week of a two-week campaign targeting drunken driving. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency is participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration program “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The sheriff’s department started enhanced patrols Aug. 16 and will continue through Labor Day Weekend. Specially assigned …
Read More »EHD confirmed in deer
A case of epizootic hemorrhagic disease has been confirmed in a deer in St. Joseph County. Chad Fedewa, wildlife biologist with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the case was confirmed in late July. Since then, Fedewa said the agency has received a number of calls from people reporting dead deer as well. EHD is a virus transmitted through the …
Read More »Wallet stolen from vehicle in Mottville Township
Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny from a motor vehicle that took place earlier this month in Mottville Township. The incident occurred overnight Aug. 2 to Aug. 3 in the 10000 block of Riverside Drive, authorities said. Investigators said a wallet was taken from inside the vehicle.
Read More »Fatal Cass County crash
A Niles woman died last week in a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Silver Creek Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 11:57 p.m. Thursday to an area on Garrett Road, north of M-62. Investigators said a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Amanda Huffman was heading south on Garrett Road. The vehicle crossed the centerline and left the east …
Read More »Out and About – Week of August 26th
A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about the Stone Cottage Free Store in Three Rivers. Rumor has it that we have a homeless problem here in St. Joe County, and I wanted to let everyone know how much the Free Store is doing to help deal with those in need.. The Stone Cottage Free Store is part of …
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