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A Cassopolis man was injured after the vehicle he was driving was struck by another car this week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said 42-year-old A.J. High was driving east on Marcellus Highway when his car was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Decatur Road and failed to stop at the intersection. The second vehicle was …

Sheriff’s deputies in St. Joseph County are investigating a hit-and-run incident that took place earlier this week. According to a department media release, deputies responded Monday to the intersection of Second and Henry streets in Burr Oak. A southbound vehicle struck a street sign and a power pole before leaving the scene.

Sheriff’s officials are investigating an incident involving a larceny from a motor vehicle in White Pigeon Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called Feb. 13 to a business on River Street after a complaint was filed. According to investigators, security cameras show a dark-colored SUV entering the employee parking lot shortly before 4 a.m. Suspects in the SUV broke …

I don’t want to brag, but the staff here say that I walk  on a leash the nicest of any dog they have seen here.  I am housebroke, but piddle when I get excited.  I am five years old.  I need a fenced in yard cause I like to run and run.  I am friendly and loving.  I have been …

Eight policies and plans drafted by the St. Joseph County Information Technology department were approved by county commissioners Tuesday. Presented by IT director Dustin Bainbridge, the several-page packet details specific policies related to Audit and Accountability; Change Management; Cyber Security Incident Response; Electronic Data Destruction and Sanitization; Information Technology Contingency; VPN Usage and Access; Wireless Access; and Workstation and Data …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved an exception to its hiring freeze Tuesday, granting county clerk Lindsay Oswald permission to advertise for a deputy clerk. The circuit court employee supports case-flow management and court staff when necessary. Oswald said the position is currently held by Gloria Tate, who is retiring next month. After Tuesday’s meeting, she noted that Tate …

Several appointments and reappointments were made Tuesday by members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Dan Czajkowski and Mendon Township resident Roger Gentz were reappointed to the St. Joseph County Agricultural Preservation Board. Czajkowski’s term is for one year while Gentz will serve for a three-year period. Current member Carroll Parmeter, Flowerfield Township supervisor, declined reappointment as …

A handgun was stolen during a recent breaking-and-entering incident in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the crime occurred Monday in the 22000 block of Riverside Drive. A department media release did not indicate the manner in which access to the residence was gained.

A proposal to ban drivers from using handheld cellphones on Indiana roads is advancing in the state Legislature. A state Senate committee voted 8-1 Tuesday to endorse the bill that only permits cellphone use with hands-free or voice-operated technology, except in emergencies. Tina Smith of Indianapolis testified from a wheelchair about how she and her husband had stopped their motorcycle …

After a thrilling come-from-behind over the Toledo Walleye on Friday night, the Kalamazoo Wings (19-24-6-1) nearly pulled off two more exciting comebacks in their other two games this past weekend. Unfortunately for the K-Wings, they ended up losing both of those games. On Friday, the K-Wings jumped out to a 1-0 first period lead on a power play goal bby …