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Police investigate Fabius break-in

State police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred earlier this month in Fabius Township. Troopers said the incident occurred at Light and Life Wesleyan Church, in the 15000 block of Hoffman Road. The break-in took place between midnight and 4 a.m. June 16. Numerous items were taken from the building, authorities said.

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Burr Oak reopens library

Burr Oak Township Library has reopened. Its summer hours vary daily, but reserved hours for vulnerable patrons and seniors are 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Library officials said entrance will be through the west door and exit through the east. Also, masks are required and social distancing must be practiced. There is a one-hour limit inside the facility …

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Three River’s Culver’s opens

A Wisconsin-based fast-food chain has opened its doors in Three Rivers. Culver’s, known for its signature ButterBurger, cheese curds and iconic frozen custard, opened Monday morning following a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christy Trammell said Culver’s is a good complement to the U.S. 131 business corridor in Three Rivers. Aaron Archuleta, owner …

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Motorcycle crash injures White Pigeon man

A White Pigeon man was injured after the motorcycle he was driving crashed Wednesday in Florence Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the incident occurred at 12:24 a.m. near the intersection of Lutz and Mintdale roads. Upon arrival, deputies found 28-year-old Floyd Parker was in the road and breathing but not conscious. Investigators determined he was driving south on Lutz Road …

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Potential virus exposure location notification

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency and the Center for Health & Wellness of Sturgis are notifying anyone who sought care at CHW since June 15th to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. The warning comes as four staff members at CHW have tested positive for the virus. Any patients who had close contact with a staff member at CHW and …

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Charges against McDonough announced

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a media release Tuesday, in which she announced formal charges against St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney John McDonough. Nessel said the 40-year-old McDonough has been charged with drunken driving and open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. McDonough has waived arraignment. The charges follow a complaint and warrant brought by the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Nessel said operating …

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Colon road project begins

A significant road-improvement project has started in Colon Township. Michigan Department of Transportation’s Nick Schirripa said the $1.2 million undertaking involves two state roads: M-86 from its eastward split off M-66 to the Colon village limits, and M-66 from the M-86 Colon split north to M-60. The task will involve milling, resurfacing, chip and fog sealing, and pavement markings on …

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State police arrest man on multiple charges

State police troopers arrested a suspect connected to an incident this week in Union City. Troopers were called at 5:45 a.m. Sunday to a self-serve laundry in the downtown area in response to someone stealing quarters from a change dispenser. Troopers arrested the suspect at the scene and through further investigation, they discovered he was involved in several additional offenses. …

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Scholarship award winners announced

Sturgis Kiwanis Club has announced its annual scholarship winners, awarded to select members of Sturgis High School’s class of 2020. Receiving $1,000 scholarships and their options for post-high school education are Christopher Gonzalez, University of Michigan-Dearborn or Michigan State University; Paige Pattison, University of Michigan or Dartmouth College; Kiley PeDue, Xavier, Seton Hall, Loyola, Tulsa, Michigan State University, U-M Dearborn …

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COVID cases increase by 38% in St. Joseph County in 14 days

Rebecca Burns, health officer for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency, has made a public statement regarding the rapid increase in positive cases of COVID-19 in St Joseph County. On June 13, there were 167 total known cases in St. Joseph County and a week later the number was 202 cases. Burns said the additional 35 cases represent a 21 …

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