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At least four more Michigan State football players facing misdemeanor charges for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel will likely have their cases dismissed in exchange for community service and other conditions, lawyers said Friday. “It’s going to happen outside of court,” said Max Manoogian, an attorney for Angelo Grose. “There is going to be no criminal responsibility whatsoever. …

A Saginaw man accused of killing a Schoolcraft couple nearly two years ago in a Kalamazoo County car crash was found not guilty of second-degree murder this week. Twenty-eight-year-old Ezra Phillips, however, was found guilty on two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death. Each count  carries a 15-year maximum sentence. Phillips was driving a Dodge Durango at a high …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a travel trailer taken from a location in Mottville Township. Authorities said the incident occurred between Dec. 20 and 21 from a residence in the 68000 block of Vistula Road. The trailer is a Trail-Cruiser camper trailer, white in color with dual axles. The trailer has a red sticker on the …

Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging officials recently summarized a webinar about the ending of Medicaid Pandemic coverage. Some key points: States can start re-determinations Feb 1. No one can be terminated from Medicaid until April 1. If someone is terminated from Medicaid and they don’t have Medicare, they can apply for insurance coverage through the Healthcare Marketplace. Being terminated …

Nurses at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital are indicating to superiors they are giving consideration to calling a strike. Nurses at the Coldwater-based facility have been working without a contract since the start of the year. Furthermore, they have voted down three contract proposals presented by ProMedica. The two organizations started contract-related talks in September. No new talks have been scheduled. …

A free wellness clinic is coming to Sturgis next month. Co-sponsored by the St. Joseph County United Way, the clinic will take place 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Sturgis Fire Department, on North Nottawa Street. The clinic will feature Moderna and Pfizer COVID booster shots. In addition, flu vaccines will be available. Insured individuals are asked to bring …

Colon Community Schools is in the process of organizing a new program called “Magi Reads.” Details are still being worked out but the core of the free program centers on children from newborns through 4-years-old having exposure to age-appropriate books and reading material. Logistics are still being worked out but the delivery service would include books and a small stash …

Glen Oaks Community College is, once again, seeking help in selecting individuals for three awards presented annually during the college’s commencement ceremonies in early May. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a Glen Oaks alum who has demonstrated achievement in his or her career field, service to the community or outstanding contribution to the college. The Fellows Award is …

Longtime Three Rivers varsity football coach J.J. Wagner recently announced he is stepping down from the position after 24 years with the Wildcat football program. Wagner served the last 18 years as the school’s head coach. District officials said Wagner met with team members to inform them of his decision. Wagner said he will continue in his teaching role with …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week took care of a few housekeeping matters, including renewal of service with two parties. Grant writer-service agreement with James Hissong was approved. The 2023 cost will be $35,800. Meanwhile, the seven-member board agreed to continue services with MSU Extension for nearly $208,000. Commissioners also approved an annual appropriation of nearly $260,000 to …