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A Coldwater man won a substantial prize recently in a Michigan Lottery draw game. Richard Morrill, 62, won $25,000 annually for life playing the Michigan Lottery’s “Lucky For Life” game. According to lottery officials, Morrill purchased a $2 ticket Dec. 16 and matched all five white balls to win the prize. Morrill said he purchased the ticket at Super Liquor …

A Three Rivers man, convicted of stealing catalytic converters in Hillsdale County in 2021, was sentenced to prison Monday in Hillsdale County Judicial Circuit Court. Yutthaphoom Khamphaeng, 34, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000, following his arrest in December 2021 on a warrant charging him with the crime and possession with intent to …

Ned and Mary Haylett will be honored by Sturgis Exchange Club when it conducts its 78th Annual Book of Golden Deeds award ceremony on March 17 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The Hayletts were selected for the award in recognition of their volunteer efforts. They both share their variety of talents with many diverse organizations that have touched the …

Michigan’s attorney general on Wednesday asked the state Supreme Court to overturn key decisions and extend the state’s anti-discrimination law to gays and lesbians. People who claim discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have not been protected by Michigan’s civil rights law because the word “sex” in the law has been interpreted only as a reference to gender. But …

IT’S MARDI GRAS ! !  Party time!  I’m a party animal.  I am “Jett” a pit bloodhound mix.  I am a one and a half year old male.  I will need my neuter surgery.  I am housetrained and I get along with kids.  My owner moved and could not take me with him.  My docket number is 51798, at the …

On February 25th the CDC updated their guidance for the general population regarding wearing masks indoors, as well as the requirement for face masks on school buses and vans.  These changes come as a result of the drop in COVID-19 cases in the country and moves us towards a system that asks the individual to assess risk and determine the …

A Sturgis man faces more than three dozen felony charges after he was involved in a traffic stop last week in Sherman Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies stopped a car shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 64000 block of Balk Road for an equipment violation. The 40-year-old driver was found to have been operating the vehicle with no …

State police troopers responded recently to a report of breaking and entering, and larceny in Branch County’s Noble Township. Troopers were called to the 1200 block of Sielkens Road to investigate a situation that occurred between Feb. 22 and 27. Investigators said suspects stole a John Deere mower, lawn equipment, woodworking tools and scrap metal. Troopers are continuing to investigate …

Republicans who control the Michigan Legislature agreed Tuesday on a plan to cut taxes by $2.5 billion annually, advancing a bill that will be vetoed because there is no deal with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The House voted 62-42 to cut the state income tax from 4.25% to 3.9%, lower the age for filers to exempt up to $20,000 individually …

The state of Michigan sued the owner and operator of a hydroelectric dam, alleging that its mismanaged drawdown of a lake to do repairs created sediment that has choked a 30-mile stretch of the Kalamazoo River, impeded recreational use and threatened public safety. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Ingham County court, seeks compensation for damages and fines along with an order …