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Michigan State Police troopers are continuing their investigation into a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. Investigators said troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning at the intersection of Athens Road and Dunks Road. Troopers said a 39-year-old Union City woman was driving a Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Athens Road. The vehicle …

Illegal drugs were found last week at locations in Branch County following the execution of search warrants. Southwest Enforcement Team members and Michigan State Police executed the search warrants Wednesday following a joint investigation into the production of a product called butane hash oil. Law-enforcement officials confiscated more than 300 marijuana plants, three firearms and components used to manufacture drugs, …

My wife has suggested that I clean up my office. It seems she came in there yesterday and couldn’t find her way out. This prompted me to clear out a couple file folders filled with useless information. I thought you readers might either learn something from them or at least chuckle a little. Here are some strange but true facts: …

SEMCO customers have made several reports to the Company of unknown door-to-door solicitors, or individuals claiming to be SEMCO employees and asking for copies of the Customer’s bill. SEMCO does not solicit customers door to door. SEMCO does not ask for customers’ account number or to see copies of bills. Customers are advised to be mindful about sharing personal information, …

Speed appears to have been a factor in the death of a Sturgis woman who perished in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies observed a vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday driving at a high rate of speed southbound on Nottawa Road. Deputies attempted to catch up to the vehicle to initiate …

An Independence Day tradition in Schoolcraft returns later this summer. The Schoolcraft “Firecracker 5” is back in 2025 after a hiatus in 2024 due to ongoing reconstruction of U.S. 131. The annual run is a significant fundraiser for Schoolcraft Athletic Boosters. Registration for the five-mile run is $35 through July 2. Cost is $40 starting July 3 and on the …

St. Joseph County Human Services Commission is hosting a Community Resource Roundtable next month. Event organizers said the gathering will provide a connection point for organizations and individual staff members to learn more about service offerings in other local organizations. Agencies that sign up to present will be given a four-minute slot to present details about what their agency does. …

Organizers of the monthly Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County wish to announce a procedural change at the Constantine pick-up site. Specifically, the change involves a new policy regarding parking at the fresh food distribution at the Constantine High School bus loop. For the safety of students and due to school dismissal times, food distribution line-up at the school …

A 33-year-old Centreville man was arrested after fleeing from police in Centreville Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 5 p.m. in response to a man on a dirt bike who fled from the scene of a traffic stop on East Main Street. Authorities said the man was pulled over for a number of moving violations. The …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioner appears set to approve contracts with two different unions. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners were told by county administrator Teresa Cupp that agreements are expected with the county’s E-911 Telecommunicators’ Association and its Police Officers Association of Michigan Law Enforcement Division. The tentative agreements are likely to be approved at next week’s …