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The Kalamazoo Wings (22-26-7-1) exploded for a season-high eight goals on Saturday night as they defeated the Kansas City Mavericks by a score of 8-2. After a five-on-three power play failed to produce a goal for the K-Wings, Josh Teves, who was recently sent to the K-Wings by the Utica Comets, scored the first goal of the game at even …

A 32-year-old man was arrested following an armed robbery last week in Penn Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said the incident was reported at 6:30 p.m. Friday from the Dollar General store in Vandalia. Investigators said a man came into the store and requested money after leading an employee to believe he had a weapon in his possession. The clerk complied …

Farm animals and several items were taken last week from a location in White Pigeon Township. State police said troopers were called to the 1800 block of U.S. 12 in response to a larceny incident that occurred between Wednesday and Friday. Stolen items include Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws, a Simplicity riding lawn tractor, a yellow tri-axle implement trailer and three …

Teresa Doehring, St. Joseph County administrator, announced that Tuesday’s county commission meeting has been canceled. County officials are scheduled to not meet again until their March 11 executive committee meeting, followed by the next regularly scheduled county commission meeting March 17.

A reminder to set your clocks ahead one hour next Saturday night before going to bed. A sure sign that Spring is just around the corner. Twice a year the same question crosses my mind. Why doesn’t someone do something about the semi-annual time changes? At least give us a reason to do this. The week we spent in Florida …

Michigan Republican congressman Fred Upton says he will seek re-election to his Sixth Congressional District seat. In announcing his re-election bid, Upton says there is “unfinished” business that has to be completed, including fighting the opioid epidemic and immigration reform. The 66-year-old Upton Upton was being watched closely as a potential House retiree as Republicans struggle to try regaining the …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging residents to follow simple steps to limit the spread of a new type of virus that hasn’t been confirmed in the state but could be eventually. She says people should wash their hands, not touch their face, replace handshakes with elbow or fist bumps and cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing. Whitmer activated …

A group has launched a ballot drive to replace Michigan’s flat personal income tax with a graduated system. Supporters say the proposed constitutional amendment would cut taxes for more than 90% of residents and raise them on higher earners. The 4.25% income tax would have to be reduced for individuals making $175,000 or less — $350,000 for joint filers. The …

Constantine Public Schools Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Michigan Leadership Institute to conduct a search for a new superintendent. MLI was one of two organizations to apply for the search job. John Jarpe currently serves as interim superintendent at Constantine schools following the resignation of Steve Wilson, who was hired as superintendent at Bronson Community Schools in …

Well, look at me, I am a two year old, female, black and tan mix.  I am on the small to medium size at 40 lbs.  (they feed me good).  If you are a lady, I will make up to you quicker,  I am slow to friend a man.  I would be a great companion for an older lady.   I …