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September’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by one-tenth of a percent from August. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2 percent in August to 4.1 percent in September. Meanwhile, Cass County experienced a drop in its unemployment figures from August to September. Its …

I’ve never been very good when it comes to working with arts and crafts. I attribute it to my lack of imagination. I do, however, enjoy visiting displays of crafty things. I’m always amazed at the talent that is on display at these events. Norton Elementary School, located at 59692 Arthur L. Jones Road, just west of Three Rivers, will …

Mendon 46, Colon 44 Edwardsburg 24, Niles 17 Lawton 35, Schoolcraft 21 White Pigeon 34, Reading 20

A 6-month-old child died this week in a two-vehicle crash involving an alleged drunken driver in Mendon Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called around 7 a.m. Tuesday to the intersection of M-60 and Angevine Road. Investigators said 30-year-old Samantha Adams, of Mendon, was driving a westbound vehicle on M-60 but was stopped waiting for oncoming traffic to clear …

State police officials are investigating a larceny incident that took place this week in Branch County’s Algansee Township. Troopers responded to a location in the 500 block of South Ray Quincy Road. The victim told authorities the incident occurred between Sunday and Wednesday. Items taken include an industrial-sized air conditioner.

Tickets for a 50/50 cash raffle sponsored by the St. Joseph County United Way are now available. Cost is $5 per ticket or five for $20. Tickets are available from Sturgis City Hall and the United Way office in Centreville. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Sturgis City Commission’s Dec. 14 meeting.

They call me NeNe (pronounced nah-nah). I am a 10 year old girl, who has been spayed. My mom passed away, so I am looking for another forever lap to cuddle on. Not sure about other cats, dogs or kids. Hoping to be your reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving. My docket number is 53576 at the St. Joseph County …

Owners of a condemned building in downtown White Pigeon have been given a chance to try bringing the landmark up to safety codes. A specially assembled, seven-member panel called the Village of White Pigeon Construction Board of Appeals agreed Tuesday to give Union Hall Block Building Inc. six months to make safety-related improvements before authorization for further restoration is issued. …

The St. Joseph County United Way is asking for help in supporting its annual coat drive. The agency is accepting coats, hats, gloves and boots at its office, 662 E. Main St., in Centreville. Agency officials said with proper notification, pick-up of such items can be arranged. In addition, anyone wishing to make a monetary donation can be assured United …

Sturgis Area Community Foundation Executive Director Lindsay Richardson has accepted a new opportunity in Elkhart and will be leaving the foundation Dec. 31. Richardson joined the Sturgis Area Community Foundation as a trustee in 2017 and was hired as executive director in January 2019. During her tenure, the foundation expanded its grant-making programs, won grant awards from the Michigan Health …