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Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a destruction-of-property incident that occurred last week in Fawn River Township. According to a department media release, troopers were called to the 30000 block of Plumb School Road in response to a situation that took place between July 30 and Aug. 13. The victim told authorities three bullet holes were found in the front …

A Sturgis woman died after she was shot during a domestic situation last week in White Pigeon. State police troopers were called at 4:30 p.m. Friday to McDonald’s at the southeast corner of U.S. 12 and U.S. 131. Investigators said the 25-year-old woman and a 29-year-old Sturgis man had met at the restaurant for a child-custody exchange. Authorities said the …

A Colon man was one of four people arrested during a sting operation by multiple law-enforcement agencies. According to WOTV News, Jason Burgess, 40, was arrested last week following a coordinated operation between Kent County Sheriff’s Human Trafficking Task Force and the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force. Agents posed as minors, who were then allegedly contacted through social media and …

Three Rivers Fire Department, with the aid of several local agencies, responded last week to a residential blaze in the 1200 block of 4th Street. The incident was reported shortly after 5 a.m. Friday. Agency officials said the blaze at the two-story residence spread to a neighboring house. Crews aided with evacuating occupants from the houses as fire suppression took …

St. Joseph County Road Commission officials are issuing a head’s up to motorists in Fabius Township Tuesday. The intersection of Millard Road and Roberts Road will be closed while crews work on intersection realignment. Agency officials said the crossroads is being converted to a T intersection featuring a three-way stop. Detours will be posted, though local traffic will have access …

Last week I wrote quite a bit about “Fiber”. I mentioned how important Fiber is to us and how we should try to include Fiber in our daily diet. Protein is another important item that should be included in our daily intake of food. Protein plays an essential role in muscle maintenance, metabolic function and overall physical well-being. As we …

Cass County Road Commission officials said an intersection with an unusually high volume of crashes is being made a four-way stop. Agency officials said a change was made this week to the intersection of Dailey Road and Pokagon Highway, just west of Cassopolis. Previously, east-west traffic on Pokagon Highway had the right of way, while north-south traffic on Dailey Road …

Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is issuing a last call for anyone interested in its annual golf outing. It starts at 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at Sauganash Country Club. Cost is $75 per person and includes 18 holes and a cart, on-course contests and lunch. More information is available through the chamber’s website: trchamber.com.

Organizers behind the annual Colon Cruise-In said they are ready for the 2024 event. The eighth annual cruise-in starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 24 and concludes at 6 o’clock at Magic City Pickers, next to Village Market. It will feature the band Blackstone Creek and Friends, a food vendor, and arts and crafts. Anyone interested in setting up an arts-and-crafts …

Burr Oak Community Schools officials announced the district is forced to delay the start of its 2024-25 academic year until after Labor Day. Classes were to start Monday next week but due to construction-related delays, the first day has been pushed to Sept. 3, district officials said. Board members are expected to discuss how the delayed start will affect the …