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St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies and troopers from Michigan State Police successfully found an elderly woman who was reported missing last week in Burr Oak Township. According to a sheriff’s department media release, deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Thursday to the 32000 block of Fawn River Road. Family members told authorities an 83-year-old woman had been reported missing. The …

Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County has announced the start of a community book read. “Managing Emotional Mayhem” is described as “much like building a fortress of strength for your feelings,” according to coordinator Stephanie Zann. She called the novel a well-crafted blueprint that confronts limiting beliefs, equips with vital life skills and illuminates a path in guiding children …

Members of the Cassopolis School Board of Education recently took an in-depth look at plans related to the district’s long-term facilities plans. It appears the district is likely to put before voters a $42.2 million proposal, requiring support of the district’s registered voters, who could be asked in May next year whether to support a no-millage-increase bond. Proposed projects discussed …

Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County United Way is in the midst of its annual coat drive. The public is invited to drop off new or gently used coats. In addition, the agency is collecting new or gently used boots and gloves. New items can be dropped off at the Centreville-based agency between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Used …

Here’s a look at December’s Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86, hosts the first distribution. It starts at 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will oversee the following distribution. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Two distributions occur Dec. 19. The first …

Welcome to the last month of 2024. This is the time to reflect back on a year that was great for some and not so great for others. A time to reflect on the mistakes we made and vow to ourselves to be more cautious in 2025. Let’s make 2025 a year to show more respect and love towards each …

Happy start to meteorological winter! Today marks the coldest start to December since 2010! Is this a sign of what’s to come? Well, there are no strong signals for this December, but temperatures are favored to be slightly colder than usual. There are equal chances that December could be drier, wetter, or near normal in regards to precipitation.  (NWS)

Three Kalamazoo County residents were injured after their pickup was involved in a one-vehicle crash last weekend in Branch County’s Girard Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called at 7:30 a.m. Sunday to southbound I-69, near Dayburg Road. Investigators said 70-year-old Kalamazoo resident Dennis Bates told authorities he fell asleep while driving. His vehicle crossed the median and entered the northbound lanes …

A Coldwater man faces charges related to child pornography following a five-month investigation. Branch County District Court officials said Kenneth Traver, 44, is charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material; two counts of using a computer to commit a crime; and one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity. Michigan State Police troopers were made …

A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived earlier this month. According to St. Joseph County District Court, 21-year-old Paige Bohne waived the preliminary hearing in the case, which was scheduled to occur Tuesday. The waiver was signed by all parties Nov. 14. Waiving the preliminary hearing means the case now …