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United Way sets up fund to help fire victim

St. Joseph County United Way has opened a family catastrophic fund to help a victim of the July fire that destroyed a business in downtown Burr Oak. Agency officials said the fundraiser is to benefit Chris Williams. He was the chef at “It Takes A Village” diner and lived in an apartment above it. On weekends, he ran the restaurant …

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Mail stolen in Constantine Township

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of mail from a location in Constantine Township. Deputies said the incident occurred during nighttime hours this past Sunday in the 62000 block of Youngs Prairie Road. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said residents should be aware of their mail delivery and whether there is any suspicious activity related to …

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Community kitchen resumes meals

Here’s an announcement regarding the Three Rivers Community Kitchen Soup Pot. Starting today, it will resume serving meals Tuesdays and Thursdays. Serving hours are 4 to 5 p.m. and meals are offered at Trinity Episcopal Church, 321 N. Main St.

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Travel trailer stolen in Branch County

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a report of a stolen travel trailer from a storage lot in Branch County. The travel trailer, a 2023 Heartland Pioneer BH270, is gray and blue in color. Authorities said it was taken between June 24 and July 22 from the 700 block of East Chicago Road in Quincy Township.

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Armed robber shot at Cass County business

A man allegedly attempting an armed robbery of a store clerk in Cass County last week was shot by a customer inside the business. Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael said the incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday at Stone Lake Marathon, in the 200 block of South Broadway Street. McMichael said authorities arrived to find a man who had …

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Sturgis will put urban-chicken resolution on ballot

Members of the Sturgis City Commission last week voted to move forward with developing an urban-chicken ballot measure for voters to decide. During their meeting Wednesday, commissioners agreed to move forward with drafting a resolution and develop language for a ballot measure in August 2024. The presidential primary was chosen as the election date because special elections can cost up …

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Attempted break-in at Mottville business

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted break-in last week at a business in Mottville Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday to a business in the 13000 block of U.S. 12 regarding a burglary in progress. Once on scene, deputies located the front window of the business was broken out. Upon further investigation, deputies determined …

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K-Wings announce first two signings for upcoming season

The roster for the Kalamazoo Wings 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape as the team announced the signings of defenseman Chaz Reddekopp and forward Collin Adams. Reddekopp, 26, comes to Kalamazoo after spending last season with the South Carolina Stingrays,  where he played in 51 games, scoring one goal, 13 assists, and racking up 109 penalty minutes. The 6-foot-3 native …

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Out and About – Week of July 31st

If you are a fan of Gospel music, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Sunday, August 6. Kline’s Resort will host The Royal Heirs. They will entertain everyone with a variety of Gospel selections with a concert beginning at 6:30 PM. Weather permitting, the concert will be held outside, so you’ll want to bring a few lawn chairs. A …

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