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Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies last week arrested two people on drug-related offenses stemming from separate incidents. In the first case, the agency received a search warrant for a home on Louise Avenue in Dowagiac. Deputies said they found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia inside the residence. Authorities said a 43-year-old man was taken into custody. Meanwhile, on the same day, …

Branch County Sheriff’s Department deputies recently recovered weapons and drugs at a Coldwater Township residence. Items retrieved include multiple firearms, stolen property and a significant quantity of methamphetamine, investigators said. Occupants of the home are expected to be charged with possession of stolen property, possession of drugs with intent to deliver and firearms-related offenses, sheriff Fred Blankenship said.

A business new to downtown Colon opened to a large and enthusiastic crowd over the weekend. Farrand Hall Bakery has opened at 214 E. State St. Opening-day sales were strong and community sentiment seemed to reflect a positive vibe for having such a business in the village’s downtown district. Farrand Hall also has a market storefront at 113 E. State …

This Friday, February 14, is Valentines Day. We should let our loved ones how much they mean to us everyday, but Valentines Day is special. For that person closest to your heart, treat them with flowers, a special gift, dinner out, or a couple of Hershey bars. Above all, tell them that you love them and will be there for …

Cass County Sheriff’s Department deputies last week arrested two people on drug-related offenses stemming from separate incidents. In the first case, the agency received a search warrant for a home on Louise Avenue in Dowagiac. Deputies said they found methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia inside the residence. Authorities said a 43-year-old man was taken into custody. Meanwhile, on the same day, …

Three Rivers municipal officials are moving forward with a plan to dismantle the Portage Plant Dam. During their twice-a-month meeting Tuesday, Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners agreed to partner with Portage Power Co. and pursue a state grant to finance an important step in the process. Lowry said funding would cover 90 percent of the $100,000 cost of a feasibility …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced its “Force for Nature” fundraiser campaign was deemed a success. The effort raised in excess of $950,000, thanks to the generosity of more than 1,000 donors and a $250,000 challenge gift from several major supporters. Agency officials said nearly $800,000 of the money raised is unrestricted funding, with additional contributions to its Endowment Fund, Stewardship …

Sturgis Public Schools Superintendent Art Ebert said rumors of immigration officials removing students from its buildings by immigration officials are unfounded. According to the Sturgis Journal, Ebert released a statement Tuesday to address discussions on social media about students being taken from school by officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Ebert confirmed the rumors are false and that no …

A Sherwood Township man faces a number of charges related to child pornography. Branch County officials said Jerry Surber, 65, was arraigned this week and faces three felony counts of possession of child sexually abusive material. In addition, authorities have charged Surber with using a computer to commit a crime. The case was investigated by Michigan State Police beginning last …

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced the return of its “First Fridays Karaoke” event. The Sturgis facility hosts karaoke this week, coinciding with the first Friday of the month. The entertainment starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until midnight. The 18-and-older event takes place in Union Room B. Meanwhile, next up on its “Cinema Circle Series” is the 1978 …