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ARF donates thermo guns

An organization that focuses on the well-being of dogs and cats donated more than a dozen temperature-reading devices Thursday. Loralee Knepper, president of Animal Rescue Fund of St. Joseph County, presented 15 infrared thermo guns to St. Joseph County Animal Control Officer Greg Musser. When triggered, the devices emit an infrared light that penetrates through a car window and produces …

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Fatal crash southeast of Centreville – Victim identified

A two-car crash earlier this week in Sherman Township left a 24-year-old Jackson County man dead. Police said the crash occurred around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday when Kelly O’Neil, of Brooklyn, drove west on Featherstone Road and through the intersection at Shimmel Road without stopping. His vehicle was struck by a pickup that had the right-of-way heading north on Shimmel Road. …

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Ziggy

They call me Ziggy here at Animal Control.  I don’t know why I haven’t found my new home.  I am a male, Tri-colored Beagle mix, about two years old.  I like other dogs, and am partially house trained.  I am sweet and playful.  I am a little on the small side.  I will need my neuter surgery. My docket number …

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Arson and drug charges for Sherwood Township man

A Sherwood Township man was arrested Tuesday on a charge of arson and possession of methamphetamine. State police said troopers were called to the 1200 block of Chippewa Drive in Branch County in response to a 40-year-old man setting a shed on fire. Investigators learned the property’s landlord planned to evict the man and his wife, and that the arson …

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Sports complex to add pickleball courts

The amenities at an under-construction development in Three Rivers will include a pair of pickleball courts, thanks to the family with ties to an area senior community. Three Rivers municipal officials and enthusiasts of the tennis-like sport gathered at Kline’s Resort in Mendon Township Tuesday morning for the announcement that Paul and Joyce Kline are donating a five-figure amount. The …

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Interviews planned to fill COA Board seat

An interview committee will meet with three candidates to fill an open seat on the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging Board. During Wednesday’s county commission executive committee meeting, commissioners Al Balog and Dan Czajkowski were assigned to head the interview team. As soon as a date and times can be coordinated, the committee will interview Nottawa Township’s Judy Nelson, …

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Two arrested following traffic stop

Two area residents were arrested following a traffic stop this week in Sturgis. According to the Sturgis Police Department, a vehicle with improper registration was pulled over at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on U.S. 12 at White School Road. Once the vehicle was stopped, officers discovered that the passenger was wanted on a warrant from St. Joseph County. While placing the …

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Nominations sought for outstanding service to children

Nominations are being sought for the Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award to honor exceptional service to Michigan’s children. Jointly sponsored by the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the award is presented each year in conjunction with efforts to encourage and celebrate adoption. As part of its November Adoption Month initiative, the Supreme Court …

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Indiana Michigan Power plans line rebuild project

Indiana Michigan Power officials have announced a proposed final line route for the Three Rivers Transmission Line Rebuild Project. Much of the line will be rebuilt where it is currently located, although a section of the line west of North Main Street and north of Hoffman Road will shift and run parallel to US 131. The $13 million investment will …

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Out and About – Week of July 30th

At this time of the year, everyone should be aware how important it is to keep yourself hydrated. We should consume more water even if we’re not thirsty. Staying hydrated year-round is equally important, yet is easily overlooked. Driving while dehydrated might cause you to lane drift or be late in braking your vehicle. According to “Men’s Health”, a person’s …

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