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Fundraiser planned for flood victims

A “St. Joseph County Cares” fundraiser will take place Friday and involves a partnership between the Sturgis Media Group and St. Joseph County United Way. All proceeds from the event will go directly to a Family Catastrophic Fund set up through the United Way for flood-stricken residents in Houston. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, donations will be collected and …

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Princess Baby

My name is Princess Baby. I am practicing my queenly pose. I am one year old, female, and housetrained. I am sweet and have been around other cats. I am the most beautiful black cat you will find here at Animal Control. I would like to rule your home forever. My docket number is BIO17-000263, at the St. Joseph County …

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Motorcyclist dies in crash

A White Pigeon man died over the weekend when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a sport-utility vehicle in Elkhart County. Indiana authorities said Austin Hersha, 29, was driving a 2003 Harley Davidson at 9:30 p.m. Sunday northbound on County Road 23 near the intersection of County Road 104. Elkhart County Sheriff’s officials said the motorcycle collided with a …

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Praise from commission over Field of Dreams legal move

St. Joseph County’s decision to seek the validity of a contract with the city of Three Rivers was roundly applauded during Tuesday’s county commission meeting. The praise came on the heels of the county’s decision last week to file a complaint for declaratory judgment against the city of Three Rivers. The issue centers on a 17-field sports complex proposed to …

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Traffic stop leads to arrests

A traffic stop in Schoolcraft last week netted the arrests of two people suspected of stealing merchandise from the Three Rivers Walmart. Schoolcraft Police Chief Bryan Campbell said an officer initiated a traffic stop at 7 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 131, just south of the village limits, after it was observed having improper plates. Two occupants were found to have …

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Home invasion near Constantine

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called last week to a report of a home invasion in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, deputies were called Friday to the 11000 block of Riverside Drive, where a resident entered the house shortly after 4 p.m. and found a man inside a bedroom. The intruder fled the residence westbound …

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Police identify all 5 victims in Kalamazoo crash

Authorities have positively identified all five Kalamazoo teenagers killed when the speeding car they were in burst into flames after slamming into a tree. The Kalamazoo County sheriff’s office says that the victims were 15-year-old Marshawn Williams and Jaquarius Hegler, 16-year-old Elexus Hillsman and Cortavian Murphy, and 17-year-old Deztanee Cobb. Cobb and Williams were identified earlier. The teens were in …

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Kalamazoo shooting victim returning to school 1 1/2 years later

The youngest survivor of an Uber driver’s alleged shooting rampage in Kalamazoo, is returning to school part time. The mother of 15-year-old Abigail Kopf tells WOOD-TV her daughter will attend Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek for two to three hours a day, possibly five days a week. Abigail was in seventh grade when Uber driver Jason Dalton allegedly …

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More familiar faces added to K-Wings roster

KALAMAZOO, MI – With the calendar turning to September, the Kalamazoo Wings are just over a month away from dropping the puck on their 44th season.  As the season approaches, the K-Wings have announced several play signings.   Returning to the ice this season are forwards Peter Schneider, Scott Henegar and defenseman Ben Wilson.   The K-Wings have also signed forward …

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Out and About – Week of September 4th

Monday was Labor Day. Summer activities are pretty much in the history books and the children are back in school. The days will soon be getting cooler and next month the colors will start becoming evident. If you’ve never been to the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, this would be the perfect time to go, because the kids are back in …

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