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The body of an Indiana man missing since late November was found last week in Sturgis Township. State police troopers said the body of Garvin Roberson, 70, was found Friday in an area near Fawn River and White School roads. Roberson, the brother of Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, was reported missing Nov. 28. Cause of death has not been determined …

A community Christmas celebration in Centreville takes place tonight with a variety of events. Hometown Christmas in Centreville celebration runs 4 to 7 p.m. Key locations include: Village office, which is hosting Santa, offering free books and a drop-box for items to be donated to Building Hope Free Store. The Chill Bean, 140 W. Main St., is offering free coffee, …

Hi, my name is Shiloh… I am a blond and white, mixed breed. I’m 5 years old, I am spayed and up to date on my vaccinations, I am also chipped. I was surrendered because I wasn’t taking well to the new baby in our household. I am housebroken, and crate trained, and I get along well with other dogs, …

A 61-year-old Florida man died in a crash between a pickup and semi tractor-trailer earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers were called around noon Tuesday to an area of U.S. 12 between White Pigeon and Mottville. Investigators determined the driver of the pickup crossed the centerline and struck the semi head-on. The 53-year-old semi driver, an Indiana …

A collection of artwork created by a Glen Oaks Community College professor is on public display. Michael Northrop’s “A Retrospective of 22 Years at the Oaks,” can be viewed at Flora Kirsch-Beck Art Gallery on the campus of Glen Oaks Community College. School officials said the exhibit features 32 pieces, in addition to photos of other installations of art across …

Cass County was one of 11 counties in the state to receive a grant for park-related improvements. In all, 13 grants were awarded to 11 counties, which are recipients of funds administered through the Michigan Department of Natural Resource. A total of $7.4 million was allocated in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park was …

A Three Rivers institution for more than a century is closing this week. The Three Rivers Commercial-News announced it will cease operations and its final edition will be published on Saturday. Quoted in today’s edition, owner Dirk Milliman said the closure was announced to staff Tuesday. He said the culprit is lack of revenue due to a shrinking advertiser base. …

St. Joseph County Probate and family-law division has issued a call-out for families to consider foster care children as court-appointed special advocates in 2023. Judge David Tomlinson said new CASA training will begin in January. CASA of Southwest Michigan serves Berrien and St. Joseph counties. It started up just before the COVID-19 lockdowns in March 2020. Since then, 15 have …

Here’s a reminder that the Sturgis Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help with its Christmas toy program. Help is needed setting up toys from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 21; shoppers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22; and volunteers to assist families with shopping 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 23. Potential volunteers are …

White Pigeon Township Library wishes to remind the public that it is still distributing COVID-19 home tests free of charge. Anyone interested in a kit is welcome to stop by the library. The kits are available to anyone, whether they are a White Pigeon resident or library-card holder. In an unrelated statement, director Perri Saunders said the library is planning Camp …