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Daisy Doo

Hi! Yep, that’s me with ears a-flyin’! I’m Daisy Doo and I have tons of energy. I am a female red hound mix, about 1 or 2 years old. I weigh a solid 53 pounds and really like to be with people. I am pretty smart but I will need someone to guide me and teach me and let me …

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Man arrested in Florence Township

A 33-year-old Muskegon man possibly armed with a handgun was taken into custody by state police Wednesday in Florence Township. According to a department media release, police were summoned around 2:40 p.m. to an area near the intersection of Centreville-Constantine and Constantine Roads regarding a personal-injury crash. While enroute to the location, troopers were advised that the driver was fleeing the …

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Jurors begin deliberation in murder trial

The murder trial of suspect Westly George concluded after closing arguments Wednesday. Jurors started the deliberation process at 1:30 p.m. to determine the fate of George, who is on trial for the August 2015 fatal shooting of Eugune Jackson in Three Rivers. The final prosecution witness was Three Rivers Police Det./Sgt. Michael Mohney, who served as lead investigator in the …

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Stolen car found in flames

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the apparent arson of a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Constantine Township. Deputies said a passerby noticed smoke coming from the state game area on Williams Road, just south of Harder Road. The motorist, who was on Harder Road at the time, followed the smoke to Williams Road, where …

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Centreville policing returns to Sheriff’s Department

The duty of police protection in the village of Centreville will return to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a contract making the responsibility official. The service will begin Oct. 1. A team of two deputies will be assigned for police coverage at a cost of more …

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Equipment stolen in Park Township

Troopers from the Michigan State Police are investigating the larceny of farm equipment from a location in Park Township. The incident took place at Greenmark Equipment on Heimbach Road between noon Saturday and 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Details about what was taken were not included in a department media release.

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The mind of a child is a terrible thing to ignore

The first school bell rang on Tuesday for most students in the area. There were first-day jitters for both students, parents, and yes, even teachers, as they all embark on another school year. Some students entered school for the first time or for the last, moving on to a new grade in a new school, leaving elementary behind for middle school, or …

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Battle Creek approves regulations for panhandling, loitering

Battle Creek city commissioners have approved ordinances aimed at regulating panhandling and loitering. The proposals outlaw remaining “idly” within 25 feet of an intersection and soliciting money from anyone waiting in line or near building entrances. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports commissioners voted Tuesday on the proposals, which take effect in 10 days. Violations would be considered civil infractions and …

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Michigan sues apparel company over M22 highway trademark

The state of Michigan has sued a local apparel company, alleging it violated state and federal law by trademarking the M-22 highway symbol. MLive reports that the state’s legal action is in response to M22 LLC’s creation of items that display the sign of the popular and scenic Northern Michigan highway. The state says the law doesn’t allow registration of …

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Woman arrested following chase

A 42-year-old Sturgis woman was arrested over the weekend on a variety of charges and a pair of outstanding warrants. Sturgis police said the woman and an accomplice were on bicycles and stopped around 10:20 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Ulm and Sturgis streets for not having lighting on their bicycles. The woman fled from police as officers were …

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