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State police troopers responded last month to a stabbing incident in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. According to a media release from MSP, troopers responded at 8 p.m. March 1 to the 200 block of Paradise Island Drive. The 28-year-old victim, an Ohio resident, was hospitalized for treatment for internal injuries that required surgery. Investigators said an argument broke out between …

A Coldwater man died in a two-vehicle crash last week in Calhoun County’s Emmett Township. Michigan State Police troopers responded Thursday to a two-vehicle, head-on traffic crash on Michigan Avenue near 12 Mile Road. Investigators said a Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on Michigan Avenue when it crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane. A Hyundai Elantra was being driven …

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency is teaming with Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement program. Throughout the month, sheriff’s deputies will remind motorists about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s “Hands-Free Driving” law, which took effect last June. The most common collision …

A Cass County man won a significant windfall thanks to the Powerball lottery game. Marcellus resident Tori Simpson, 55, recently visited lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim his share of a $1 million prize. Simpson’s ticket matched all five white balls selected in the March 16 drawing. Simpson said he purchased the ticket through the Michigan Lottery’s online app. The …

April doesn’t have any federal holidays, but it does have several days that are worth mentioning. April 15 is “Tax Day”. It’s the last day to have your tax return postmarked. Right now, you still have a week or so to get your return filed. If you ignore this, you will eventually get a letter informing you that you are …

Speed and alcohol were cited as potential factors in a fatal, two-car crash in White Pigeon Township over the weekend, according to investigators. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 2 a.m. Saturday to an area of Fawn River Road, near Mill Pond Road, in reference to a head-on crash. Upon arrival, deputies were made aware of a 26-year-old …

St. Joseph County Conservation District officials have announced details related to the 2024 River Cleanup series. This marks the 14th season of the agency-sponsored event. The four cleanups are: June 22 – Swan Creek. Specific location to be announced. July 19 – Prairie River, from Hoshel Road in Lockport Township to Sauganash Country Club. This event is on a Friday. …

Sturgis Public Schools has reached its funding goal to purchase a video scoreboard. Superintendent Art Ebert announced the news March 21. While the district is paying for upfront costs of the board through its public-improvement fund, revenue from sponsorships will more than pay for the project over the course of a decade, Ebert said. He said the payback period could …

Due to strong interest in a previously scheduled class, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is providing another refresher training on concealed-pistol carry laws. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will host the training, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 17 at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. The training will focus on review of laws pertaining to concealed carry, including …

2024 – Third Ward – Andrews Street In 1871 the villages of Canada, Lockport and Brooklyn joined Three Rivers to become a city of four Wards: Three Rivers 1st, Lockport 2nd, Canada 3rd and Brooklyn 4th. Andrews Street in the Village of Canada was once named Pleasant St. Since Lockport already had a Pleasant Street. the name in 3rd Ward …