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Man airlifted after crash

A 32-year-old White Pigeon man was airlifted to Borgess Medical Center Friday evening after he was involved in a motorcycle crash in Mottville Township. The incident occurred on U.S. 12 near Mann Road. The victim was identifed as Cheyenne King. He reportedly collided with the rear of a minivan which had stopped for construction.

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Fishing With A Cop program

Sixteen area children between 8 and 13 years of age spent several hours Friday in the Fishing With A Cop program at Camp Fort Hill. Organized by White Pigeon Police officer Jim Story and Michigan State Police trooper Matt Lackey, the 17th annual event included fishing, swimming and a meal of hot dogs and burgers cooked and donated by the …

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The top sedan is the Chevy Impala

The first American sedan in 20 years to earn Consumer Reports’ top score is the Chevrolet Impala. The magazine has ranked the completely reworked 2014 version of the full-size car as its top U.S. sedan, based on ride, handling, quality of materials and other factors. It’s the first time in two decades that a domestic brand has beaten cars from …

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TR man dies in crash

A Three Rivers man died Thursday in a 1-car crash in Illinois. The victim was identified as 71-year-old Tom Quake. The crash happened on I-57 near Kankakee when Quake reportedly lost control of his convertible, and the car flipped several times. Illinois State Police say Quake was not wearing a seat belt.

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Man injured in crash

A Sturgis man was airlifted to Borgess Hospital after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a utility trailer Tuesday in Fawn River Township. State police said James Ortmann was driving east on U.S. 12 when the trailer of a westbound vehicle driven by Sturgis resident Corey Roberts broke from the truck to which it was attached. The trailer …

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Sheriff investigating incident

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a breaking-and-entering incident this week at a residence in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, money, alcohol, clothes and window air-conditioning units were stolen July 23 or 24 from a residence in the 58000 block of Ash Road.

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Fourth Annual 5K Event

Organizers behind the fourth annual 5K event and 1-mile fun run/walk to support the Jonathan Edds  Memorial Fund announced the deadline to register and receive a T-shirt has been extended to next week. The White Pigeon Parks and Recreation Department, which is sponsoring the event, will accept registration through Aug. 1. Participation in the Aug. 24 event will remain open …

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David Pitt to perform at Riviera

A successful gospel-recording artist will perform this weekend as part of a benefit for a Marcellus woman. Kentucky’s David Pitt will be the featured artist during a performance 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Riviera Theatre. Also taking part in the event will be The Heralders, a Southern-Gospel quartet from Hudsonville. All proceeds from the event will benefit the …

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Former Schoolcraft student dies in homicide

The death of a University of Michigan medical student is being investigated as a homicide, Ann Arbor police said today. Paul DeWolf, 25, was found dead in his apartment a day earlier. A police investigation began around noon, and university police released a crime alert just before 11 p.m. Wednesday. DeWolf failed to arrive for a scheduled assignment at the …

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Meiko

Hi. My name is Meiko and I am a female, brindle shepherd mix with a white chest. The ladies say my short fur is like velvet. I am about 2 years old and walk very nicely on a leash. I am very sweet and I do love attention. Please come in and see what a pretty dog I am. My …

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