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Golf cart fire investigated

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a golf cart that deputies suspect was stolen and set on fire in Lockport Township. According to a department media release, deputies responded Thursday to the 19000 block of River Road regarding an arson incident. Investigators discovered the remains of a red golf cart that looks to have been spray-painted gray. Sheriff’s …

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Man dies in Cass County crash

A Decatur man died over the weekend as the result of a single-vehicle accident in Cass County’s Silver Creek Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said a car driven by 24-year-old Eduardo Mendoza was heading east on Yaw Street at 3:45 a.m. Sunday. Investigators said Mendoza apparently lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over multiple times near the intersection of …

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US 131 reconstruction update

Here’s the weekly update from Michigan Department of Transportation regarding the U.S. 131 reconstruction project in Three Rivers. A Stage 3 traffic pattern is in place at the north end of the project, resulting in two-way traffic on the northbound portion of U.S. 131. Meanwhile, a Stage 2 traffic pattern remains in place at the south end, where two-way traffic …

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Two injured in Cass County crash

Two men were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road. Investigators found that Wayne Christenson, 68, of Granger, Ind., was driving northbound when he failed to stop at the intersection. His vehicle collided with a car heading …

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Out and About – Week of September 16th

This Thursday is the last day for the Farmers’ Market in Scidmore Park for this year. This popular market has been open every Thursday since June 20th. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit this venue, Thursday will be your final chance until next spring. The hours are from 2 PM until 7 PM. On this day in 1787, …

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Michigan season for hunting small game species opens Sunday

Cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse and other animals will be in hunters’ sights as Michigan’s small game season gets underway Sunday. The Department of Natural Resources says a Michigan base license is required for small game hunters. The cost for residents is $11. The base license allows hunting of rabbit, hare, squirrel, pheasant, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodchuck, woodcock, …

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Rep. Miller attends Sept. 11 Memorial Service

A pair of Cass County officials joined State Rep. Aaron Miller for 9/11-related remembrances earlier this week. Miller welcomed Sheriff Richard Behnke and Capt. Tom Jacobs of the Cass County Sheriff’s Department as his guests for the Michigan House’s annual Sept. 11 Memorial Service at the Capitol. The ceremony remembers first responders and members of the military from Michigan who …

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Lindy

My name is “Lindy”.  I would like to think that I am Lucky Lindy to be adopted by someone soon.  I am a lab mix about five years old. I am a sweet, calm girl and I walk very well on a leash.  The ladies here think I am housetrained.  I came in with fleas, but they are treating me …

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Colon agrees to create medical marijuana ordinance

A month after saying no to recreational marijuana, members of the Colon Village Council showed a greater tolerance for cannabis as a medicinal drug. By a 5-2 vote Tuesday, the council passed a resolution in support of creating an ordinance related to the establishment of marijuana production and distribution for medical purposes within the village. More than a dozen people …

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Trivia Night will raise money for United Way

The St. Joseph County United Way is bringing back a popular fundraiser next month. The Centreville-based agency will stage its second “Team Trivia Night,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the county fairgrounds. Cost is $150 per team with a maximum of six players per team. The fee includes dinner; there will be a cash bar and silent auction …

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