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Health department is offering COVID boosters

Based on new recommendations from the CDC, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is now offering all manufacturer’s vaccine booster doses to all residents age 18 and older. Those who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as their primary vaccine with the second dose administered at least six months ago are eligible for a booster dose. Those who are age …

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Items stolen from vehicles in Flowerfield Township

Several reports of breaking-and-entering into automobiles were made from Flowerfield Township early Monday. State police said troopers fielded multiple reports of items stolen from vehicles parked in driveways in the early morning hours. A specific area was not indicated in a department media release. The stolen items included two guns, money, identification, wallets and purses. All vehicles involved were unlocked …

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Gas stolen from vehicles

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of gas from vehicles parked at a location in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies responded to a report of gas stolen between Wednesday and Thursday from vehicles and tractors parked in the 27000 block of Prairie Corners Road.

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United Way begins coat drive

St. Joseph County United Way is collecting new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and boots. Agency officials said items can be dropped off at the United Way’s office in Centreville. If coats need cleaning, they can be left at Ludders Cleaners in Three Rivers or Sturgis. More information is available from the United Way, at 269-467-9099.

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Captain K-Wing nets hat trick in win

The Kalamazoo Wings (6-4-0-0)  continued their short, three-game road trip this past weekend with a pair of games in Indiana. On Friday, the K-Wings traveled to Fort Wayne (7-2-1-0) to take on the Komets.  The Komets were playing shorthanded, but took control of the game early and didn’t look back as they defeated the K-Wings by a score of 4-2. …

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Constantine man sentenced in plea deal

A 40-year-old Constantine man was sentenced to prison last week on charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Michael Paul Miller will serve 10 to 30 years after pleading guilty to the charge and as a habitual offender following a series of incidents with an underage girl that ended in 2020. Miller had previously denied anything happened with the now-14-year-old girl until …

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Woman arrested after fleeing police

A 48-year-old Mishawaka woman was arrested Friday afternoon in Sturgis on numerous felony charges after leading police on a brief pursuit through the city. Officers received a call from St. Joseph County Central Dispatch at 3:28 p.m. regarding a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner on U.S.12 and approaching the city limits. Responding officers located the vehicle and witnessed …

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Colon falls in championship game

Colon High School fell short over the weekend in its bid to win its second 8-man football title in three years. The Magi were routed Saturday by Powers North Central, 63-0. The Division 2 contest took place at the Superior Dome in Marquette. The Magi were overpowered after their starting quarterback, Simon Vinson, was knocked out of the game early …

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Out and About – Week of November 22nd

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, so I’d like to wish everyone a special day of “thankfulness”. It’s very easy to dwell on our misfortunes, but we should try our best to be thankful for all our blessings. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, clothes on your back and good health, you should be thankful. You …

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Colon store celebrates anniversary with give-aways

Colon Shell Mart is observing its 20th anniversary by hosting a year-long series of give-aways. Store owner Pam Gilbert said the next promotion ends Tuesday. The give-away focuses on local women who are artisans and in business for themselves. Gilbert said the first item up for grabs is from Potter’s Perch. Artist Marry Green Rosenberry created a chips-and-dip piece. The …

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