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A 47-year-old man was arrested last week after the vehicle he was driving struck a Cass County patrol vehicle. The incident occurred after authorities had stopped another vehicle for a speeding violation. The driver’s door was open and an unrelated vehicle driven by Spencer Mourning of Dowagiac struck the deputy’s vehicle. Pokagon Tribal Police were assisting the traffic stop and …

Sturgis City Commission has authorized facilities manager Dan Root to move forward with purchase of equipment to help maintain the new softball fields and Little League fields. Root said the ABI Force zero-turn mower, with numerous attachments to perform multiple functions, would make the process of daily maintenance efficient and streamlined. He said with this equipment, one staff member could …

Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend in Cass County’s Wayne Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 10 p.m. Saturday to Dutch Settlement Road, near Nubour Road. A pickup driven by Adam Molter, 38, of Dowagic, was heading west on Dutch Settlement Road when it left the roadway and rolled down an embankment. …

New Constantine Village Council members Joe Faulkner and Josh LaFluer were sworn in to the seven-member panel last week. Meanwhile, Gary Mathers was sworn in as president during Monday’s meeting. Village manager Mark Honeysett told the council he had as many as three applicants in mind for the position of village treasurer. Current treasurer, Helena Baldwin, chose not to run …

A 23-year-old Sturgis man was arrested following an incident shortly after 5 a.m. Friday in the 1700 block of South Centerville Road. Officers were dispatched to a report of a disorderly person and when they arrived, police found the man to become increasingly combative and he struck an officer during the investigation. He was charged with assaulting an officer.

The Kalamazoo Wings (4-10-0-1) came up winless in three games over the holiday weekend and now find themselves mired in a six-game losing streak. On Thanksgiving Eve, the K-Wings traveled to Cincinnati to battle the Cyclones.  The teams were tied 2-2 at the end of the first period with Wade Murphy and Justin Taylor scoring for the K-Wings.  Taylor scored …

Mendon Township Planning Commission members this week tabled a decision on whether to amend a local ordinance regarding solar energy systems. Following feedback from 35 people at Tuesday’s meeting, the five-member commission agreed to weigh all comments and regroup next month for a potential vote. Its next meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the township hall.. Overall, …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners this week made an appointment to the county’s Transportation Authority Board. During Tuesday’s meeting, Sarah Beckle was added to the CTA panel. In other action, commissioners agreed to make an exception to the county hiring freeze in anticipation of a retirement within the treasurer’s office. Deputy treasurer Mary Ives is planning to retire …

State Rep. Aaron Miller has been appointed to a key role in helping determine the policy priorities of Michigan House Republicans for the 2019-20 session. Miller was appointed chair of the Policy Action Plan Committee by Speaker-elect Lee Chatfield. The temporary panel will help collect policy ideas toward building the House Republican action plan for the next two years. Miller …

Three people charged in the murder of a truck driver last week remain in the St. Joseph County Jail. They were arrested Friday by the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. The suspects are: Theron Hunt, 40; Kayla Lynn Chaney, 24; and Tyler McNeil, 20. Each had bond set at $4 million during arraignment this week. The trio is charged with one …