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A White Pigeon man last week was found guilty of hitting and killing a jogger nearly two years ago then hiding her body in a secluded area of Constantine Township. Colby Martin, 31, admitted in an interrogation video to hitting and killing Melody Rohrer, 64, in Van Buren County’s Hamilton Township, then hiding her body on Purgatory Road. Prosecutors argued …

Three additional White Pigeon Township Board members are being targeted for recall by a township resident. In addition to heading up a campaign to oust Supervisor Don Gloy, resident Anita Casada has filed recall petitions against township treasurer Trudy Gloy, and township trustees Jean Tefft and Vince Schroen. All four petitions were filed Friday in the county clerk’s office. In …

An 88-year-old Cass County man was hospitalized after he was injured in a farm-related incident last weekend in Jefferson Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded around 9 p.m. Saturday to the 27000 block of Indigan Lane for a traumatic injury. Investigators said Howard Kenneth Miller was driving a tractor up a hill. However, the tractor rolled, landing on top …

A Mendon native and Lockport Township resident formalized the fact he is seeking the four-year term of sheriff, up for grabs in the August 2024 primary. Chad Spence filed paperwork in April but staged his first public media event Monday outside the St. Joseph County Courthouse. Spence, 49, used the occasion to announce, if elected, his undersheriff would be David …

Taking advantage of the closure of U.S. 12 due to Sturgis Fest, Sturgis city crews plan to perform repairs centering on failing pavement around manhole structures in the westbound lane of U.S. 12. There will be a full closure at Clay Street through Wednesday afternoon. No thru-traffic will be allowed west of the U.S. 12 and Clay Street traffic signal …

A White Pigeon Township resident filed a recall petition last week in an attempt to remove Supervisor Don Gloy from office. County clerk Lindsay Oswald said the petition was turned in Friday by resident Anita Casada. In the petition, Casada stated several reasons in support of the recall attempt. She alleges that Gloy has established a pattern of aggressive, unpredictable …

A Florence Township man was found guilty by a jury trial last week in St. Joseph County Circuit Court. Prosecutor David Marvin said Michael Grassnick, 45, was found guilty Wednesday of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing police, and felony firearm following a trial lasting a day and a half. Grassnick’s arrest stems …

The St. Joseph County United Way is appealing to the public to help with a popular, annual fundraiser. Agency director Kelly Hostetler said she and her staff are preparing for the annual silent auction at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. They are looking for different items to include in the auction, and can range from home décor to appliances …

Sturgis Police officers are investigating a shooting that took place last week. According to a department media release, officers were called at 5 a.m. Thursday to the 700 block of St. Joseph Street. Investigators said gunshots were fired at a house. No injuries were reported.

The Sixty-Sixth Annual Three Rivers Water Festival is now in the history books, and what a festival it was. The weather cooperated and it seems everyone had a good time. Many thanks to all the sponsors for their support. You’ll want to check the local news and newspaper for information on the other festivals going on this summer. Colon, White …