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A state champion from St. Joseph County was crowned over the weekend. The Sturgis High School girls track team captured the Division 2 state title Saturday at Hamilton High School. As a team, Sturgis accumulated 54.2 points, putting it ahead of all other opponents. Goodrich High School was runner-up, with 39 points and Saginaw Swan Valley ended up third with …

I have a very curious mind. Lately, I’ve been wondering about what happens in the dryer when you dry a load of laundry. After each drying load, I have to clean the lint drawer before putting in the next load. The lint comes from my tee shirts, I’m sure. I’m curious about how many times will I be able to …

Here’s a reminder that Centreville Public Schools is hosting a Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services summer-feeding program with breakfast and lunch meals to go starting in less than two weeks. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, said the program is open to children 18 years of age and younger, as well as anyone 26 or younger mentally or …

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced details related to a number of upcoming projects. John Lindsey, manager of the Centreville-based agency, said Bennett Road in Leonidas and Colon townships is scheduled for paving starting Monday. Also Monday, chip-seal season begins. Lindsey said the procedure starts with an application of oil applied, then a layer of stones will be laid …

Colon Community Schools invites the public to lend a voice in its search for a new superintendent. With the resignation of Rachel Kowalski, who has taken the job of chief administrator of Saline Area Schools in Washtenaw County, Colon Community Schools has set up a survey to gather feedback on the qualities, experience and priorities the community seeks in its …

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County Conservation District’s 2025 River Cleanup season begins in less than a month. The agency’s 15th summer cleanup features four sessions, with the first coming up June 27 on the Prairie River from Centreville Canoe Park to Hoshel Canoe Park in Lockport Township. The three-and-a-half-mile route is one of the most popular water trails …

A man and a Cassopolis Police Department patrol car he allegedly stole have been found. Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael did not disclose when or where the suspect and the vehicle were found, but said the public is safe from potential harm possibly caused by the man. The suspect was in the process of being arrested around 1 p.m. at …

A St. Joseph County native saw his proverbial 15 minutes of fame come to an end Wednesday after bowing out on an episode of the TV game show, Jeopardy. Tyler Griffith, a 2009 Sturgis High School graduate, won Tuesday’s episode, albeit with a total accumulation of just $799. On Wednesday, he returned in search of a second consecutive victory but …

Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael has issued a warning about a suspect considered a threat to society after stealing a squad car Wednesday. The suspect was in the process of being arrested around 1 p.m. at an undisclosed location in the city. He managed to not only avoid arrest, but entered a marked patrol car and flee the scene. The …

The village of Colon has announced details related to it 2025 farmers market. It takes place 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays starting June 7 and ending Oct. 25 at Colon Community Park. Fee for vendors is $10 for up to two picnic tables. More information is available from Kristie Boals at 386-0675.