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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest

A Middlebury, Ind., man was arrested on drug-related offenses following a traffic stop last week in Fabius Township. Three Rivers police said officers were notified at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 about a reckless driver on U.S. 131 near Hoffman Road. K-9 Jake responded to the scene of a traffic stop and reacted to the possible presence of narcotics. A search …

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Star

My name is Star. I am about two years old. A neutered male. I am a gorgeous black and white cat. I am friendly, Vocal and I really love catnip! My docket number is BIS17-000225, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00 …

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Eviction proceedings begin for Sturgis tenant

The executive director of Maple Towers Apartments said eviction proceedings are underway against a tenant identified as the source of a cockroach infestation at the Sturgis facility. Jamie Blasius said the eviction is the last resort and comes after every option to work with the fifth-floor tenant was exercised. During Tuesday’s Sturgis Housing Commission meeting at Maple Towers, Blasius said …

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ATV stolen from Park business

State police investigators are looking into the theft of a John Deere all-terrain vehicle from a Park Township business. According to a department media release, the theft occurred between 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Monday from the 16000 block of Heimbach Road. The 2011 Gator is green and black, with yellow seats. The suspect gained access by opening a …

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DNR notes increase in deer observed

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has compiled information deer hunters may find helpful before they hit the field this fall. This year, both the overall number of fawns seen, and the number of twins and triplets across the state has increased. In addition to an increase in the number of fawns being reported, the overall number of deer being …

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Boat stolen in Constantine

A fishing boat was reported stolen earlier this week from a Constantine Township location. State police said the theft was reported at 1:20 p.m. Sunday from the 14000 block of Timm Road. The vessel is described as a 1992 Bass Tracker aluminum bass boat with a 40-horsepower Mercury outboard motor. It is 16 feet in length. Investigators said the watercraft …

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Boy injured in ATV incident

A 6-year-old Colon Township boy was airlifted to the hospital after suffering an injury on an all-terrain vehicle. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said Benjamin O’Connell was driving the vehicle up a dirt hill at 11 a.m. Sunday in the 60000 block of Farrand Road in Colon Township. The ATV turned on its side as it made its way …

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Miller supports plan to cut auto insurance rates

State Rep. Aaron Miller has joined a bipartisan coalition to dramatically cut auto-insurance costs for drivers in Michigan. Miller supports legislation that will lower the cost of auto insurance in Michigan by offering motorists more coverage options, reining in medical costs and fighting abuse. He said Michigan’s current auto no-fault system simply is not working. Michigan’s average full coverage auto …

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Three arrested after motorcycle theft

Three people were arrested in Cass County following the theft of a motorcycle last week in Cassopolis. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 3:30 p.m. Saturday regarding the theft of the motorcycle from the 26000 block of M-60. A short time later, a deputy on patrol in the Dowagiac area located the stolen motorcycle at the Marathon gas station …

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Constantine man wins in Powerball

A Constantine man is $100,000 richer after having good fortune on a Powerball lottery ticket. State lottery officials said Stephen Strickland won the prize after matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball number for a $50,000 reward. Strickland, however, paid an extra dollar for the Powerplay option, which doubled his winnings. The 34-year-old Strickland claimed his winnings …

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