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An Indiana woman was arrested for second-offense drunken driving last week after a citizen noticed her erratic driving pattern and notified authorities. State police said troopers were advised through central dispatch of the reckless driver at 7 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 12. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of South Centerville Road in Sturgis. Troopers found that the 42-year-old …

A pursuit that started in Elkhart County ended after a standoff at a residence in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies assisted Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies, who were in pursuit of a suspect with multiple felony warrants. The pursuit crossed into Cass County shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was pursued to the Edwardsburg area, where the …

Wrapping up their fourth game in five days, the Kalamazoo Wings (27-21-1-2) surrendered a two-goal lead in the third period to the Brampton Beast before coming back to win the game in overtime on Monday afternoon. Kyle Thomas paced the K-Wings with two goals, including the game winner in OT, to secure the victory.  With the win, the K-Wings remain …

Trine University is enhancing and expanding its online degree programs with the launch of TrineOnline, a new approach designed to be convenient and cost-effective for students seeking to complete an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The launch comes a month after Trine was recognized by US News and World Report in its annual listing of Best Online Programs. TrineOnline will …

Icy roads and speed are believed to have contributed to a crash that left a 54-year-old Centreville man dead last week. Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday to an area on Lutz Road, south of Featherstone Road. Investigators said Willie Fuller was driving south on Lutz Road when he lost control of his Ford pickup. The truck …

State police are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident reported last week in Mendon. The situation occurred either Dec. 14 or 15 at Mendon Little League concession building in the 100 block of Kirby Road. Troopers were told nothing was taken but there was considerable damage done to the building and its interior, according to a department media release.

Glen Oaks Community College has recognized 12 employees who have reached milestone service anniversaries. The employees were acknowledged during an All-College meeting Feb. 5. The most-senior recipient was Robin Weekly, day receptionist/ switchboard operator, who is celebrating 40 years of service. Weekly started working at the college in 1978 as a switchboard operator/receptionist. In addition, she has held positions in …

When I returned from Vietnam in 1966, I weighed 130 pounds. Since that time, I’ve put on a few pounds. About ten years ago, a doctor at the University of Michigan Medical Center told me that I was obese. At that time I weighed about 247 pounds. Being diabetic, this is not good. The last several years I’ve tried my …

Michigan lawmakers are considering whether to cut schools some slack after frigid temperatures and other weather caused a high number of snow days. State law forgives schools from making up six days that have been canceled, and schools can get a waiver for three additional days. Some legislators from both parties say the wintry weather has been so extreme that …

Sturgis Hospital officials said the hospital is in a desperate state, prompting Sturgis city commissioners this week to approve a resolution of support. Commissioner Jon Good drafted an ordinance that acknowledges the Sturgis City Commission recognizes the importance of having a local hospital. “Whereas the Sturgis Hospital has been and continues to make all efforts to provide compassionate care to …