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Contaminants above the acceptable health limit were detected in one of a dozen wells tested near White Pigeon Paper Company, officials from the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency announced last week. Paul Andriaachi, environmental health director for the agency, said the test was one of a dozen conducted two weeks ago after discovery of PFAS at the site. Andriaachi said …

It’s not too late: Voters who used an absentee ballot for Michigan’s March 10 presidential primary election can change their preference and vote again. At least eight Democratic candidates have dropped out of the race since Michigan absentee ballots were printed, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Pete Buttigieg, a former South Bend, Indiana, mayor, and businessmen Tom Steyer …

The parent company of the Three Rivers 6 movie theater has filed for bankruptcy, according to MLive. Goodrich Quality Theaters, which has locations in five states, filed for bankruptcy last week in federal court in Grand Rapids. Kentwood-based Goodrich has estimated liabilities between $10 million and $50 million, according to the MLive report. Company officials indicated some locations might be …

This year’s St. Joseph County “Walk for Warmth” collected more than $12,000. Saturday’s annual one-mile walk was staged in Three Rivers to help low-income, elderly and disabled residents retain home heating throughout the winter. Charles Asher, chief operating officer of Community Action, told volunteers who gathered at Carol Shippy Center, that St. Joseph County is always dependable for raising funds. …

A 40-year-old Ypsilanti man was arrested Thursday after leading police on a chase, then hiding under a mobile home. Just before 5:30 p.m., White Pigeon police attempted to stop a vehicle for a registration violation. The driver fled at a high speed, initiating the pursuit. The man eventually drove into a mobile home park on U.S. 131, and police followed. …

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 …