An Indiana man was arrested Friday after a high-speed police pursuit that started in White Pigeon. Raudel Nunez, 19, of Ligonier, is being held on charges of driving with a suspended license, resisting law enforcement, possession of stolen property and a warrant from Noble County, Ind., according to authorities. The pursuit began around 2 p.m. Friday in White Pigeon, where …
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Police investigate break-in
State police are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred earlier this month in Branch County’s Noble Township. According to a department media release, a barn in the 700 block of Dutch School Road was entered between Feb. 17 and 20. Two firearms, an antique potbelly stove, a grill, a trolling motor and a large assortment of tools were stolen during …
Read More »Constantine received high ratings in audit
Constantine village officials were advised to scrutinize the municipality’s water and sewer billing, according to accountant Rick Strawser. A Norman & Paulsen representative reviewed the village’s financial statements with the village council last week and read an independent auditor’s report for the year ending March 31. Strawser said the village budgeted well, but needs to continue to keep an eye …
Read More »Three killed when Amtrak train collides with car
Michigan State Police say three people were killed when their car collided with an Amtrak train near Kalamazoo. Oshtemo Township Fire Chief Mark Barnes says no one on the train was injured, but everyone in the car died in the collision about 10 p.m. Sunday west of Kalamazoo. Police identified the crash victims Monday as 20-year-old Jarmaine Brown, 19-year-old Marcionna …
Read More »Out and About – Week of February 25th
Like a good neighbor, my insurance company has given me a few suggestions about what not to store in my basement. I don’t have a basement, but for those who do, I’m passing these ideas on to you, and I don’t even sell insurance. Jot these down, then pass them on to your neighbors: If your basement is unfinished and …
Read More »Storm update – Indiana Michigan Power
Indiana Michigan Power has restored power to 94 percent of customers who lost service on Sunday and is working to restore the remainder. Crews have restored power to all South Bend/Elkhart area customers affected by Sunday’s high winds. In Muncie, Marion and Fort Wayne combined, fewer than 100 customers remained to be restored as of 4 p.m. Monday. I&M is …
Read More »COA discussing Thurston Woods lease
Members of the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging Advisory Board discussed a Thurston Woods lease agreement at Sturgis Enrichment Center. COA executive director Tim Stoll said Thurston Woods has been leasing space at Sturgis Enrichment Center to run Thurston Cares Adult Day Program, though the $2,500-per-month rate has raised some eyebrows, Stoll said. Board member Al Balog asked if …
Read More »Demolition begins on old Constantine school
Demolition of a landmark building in Constantine started last week. Grand Rapids-based Pitsch Company began work to demolish the old Constantine High School on Canaris Street. The school, built in the 1920s, initially housed students grades K through 12. In later years, it was the site of the high school, then the middle school. It was closed in 2002, coinciding …
Read More »Three Rivers turns in snow day waiver
Three Rivers Community Schools has turned in to the state a forgiveness waiver that, if approved, would nix three of the 10 days it has canceled school this year. Superintendent Ron Moag said the waiver is a standard form that will be considered by the Michigan Department of Education. The intent is to make up as few classes as necessary …
Read More »Sorenson nets two as K-Wings defeat Mavericks
After falling to the Cincinnati Cyclones by a score of 5-1 on Wednesday evening, the Kalamazoo Wings continued their four-game road trip as they headed to Independence, Missouri for a Saturday night match-up against the Kansas City Mavericks. Brandon Anselmini got things going early in the first period for the K-Wings as he found a loose puck in front of …
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