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Student representatives from Constantine Public Schools won two of the three Clue Me In competitions staged last week at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. The contest involves students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades in head-to-head, grade-level competition centering on content from a dozen books participants were assigned to read. Students from White Pigeon won the fourth-grade competition. Constantine …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County Health Agency last week increased fees for immunization and environmental permits for water, septic and restaurant inspections. The revised fees take effect April 1. Board member Tom Matthew expressed concern a $23 administration fee charged for each immunization shot would discourage people from seeking the service, especially children for receiving vaccine protection. Health officer Rebecca Burns said …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of copper wire from a location in Fabius Township. Troopers said the incident occurred between March 1 and the 28th from a pivot irrigation system located in a field in the area of Harder Road and Youngman Road.

The Associated Press released its All-State team for the girls in Division 4 on Monday evening and a local athlete made the list. Colon’s Reese Williams was tabbed as First Team All-State. Williams was one of 10 student-athletes to be named to the First Team. Williams led Colon in a number of statistical categories this season, including points per game, …

A historical vote cast last week by members of the Vicksburg Village Council cleared the way for construction to begin on a new municipal building. Council members on March 20 made official the $2.5 million project as a result of their unanimous endorsement. The vote capped a multi-year effort to ensure the project would be funded without taking out a …

A Cass County man was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Porter Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 6:35 a.m. to U.S. 12 and Robbins Lake Road. Investigators said 34-year-old Union resident Blaine McClure was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a pickup driven by Harold Gray, 66, of …

In support of National Districted Driving Month, the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with Michigan Office of Highway Safety and Planning for a high-visibility enforcement called “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” During the month of April, law-enforcement officers will remind motorists about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s “texting while driving” law. Deputies plan …

St. Joseph County Road Commission members last week staged a public hearing regarding a proposed traffic circle at a heavily traveled Florence Township intersection. The concept focuses on the intersection of Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road. The proposed circle would cost about $500,000 to construct and could be constructed as soon as 2024. It would feature 20-foot-wide lanes, according to …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a lawn mower and kayak from a residence in Calhoun County’s Newton Township. Troopers were dispatched to the 10000 block of G Drive South to investigate the theft of a Toro zero-turn lawnmower and an Ascend brand sit-on kayak. Both were stolen between March 10 and March 25.

Texans are very proud of their state. Before Alaska became a state, Texans would brag about how Texas was the biggest. Texans have a lot to be proud of and usually aren’t shy about sharing that pride. We Michiganders should also be proud when talking about “Pure Michigan”. The next time you get involved in a bragging bout with a …