Jeff Mullins was chosen last week to fill the Precinct 1 vacancy on the Sturgis City Commission. The 43-year-old Mullins is an account executive for LTi Printing. One vote was cast for Steven Shevick, the other Precinct 1 resident to express an interest in the appointment. Mullins was one of five candidates who stepped forward in April when former at-large …
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Property matters before city commission
Demolition and site cleanup at four properties will be discussed by members of the Three Rivers City Commission this evening. The parcels in question are located at 304 Jackson St., 909 River St., 318 E. Michigan Ave., and 512 W. Michigan Ave. Also before Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners is a matter related to the sale of city-owned property at …
Read More »Local student arrested on terrorism charge
A White Pigeon High School student has been arrested on a terrorism charge after allegedly making threats last week at school. Phillip Duane Stephenson, 18, is accused of making what school officials call threats to building safety. Stephenson has been suspended indefinitely, officials said. White Pigeon Superintendent Jon Keyer said he and school administrators determined valid statements were made and …
Read More »Reward offered for information in gun theft
A federal agency and a firearms trade association are offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to the prosecution of the party responsible for the theft of 21 guns last week from a Sturgis business. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is teaming with the National Shooting Sports Foundation to offer the reward. It is …
Read More »Many families helped with Communitywide Baby Shower
More than two dozen families were assisted Saturday thanks to a semi-annual event staged by the St. Joseph County Great Start Parent Coalition. Parent liaison Matie James said the Communitywide Baby Shower program, staged at Firm Foundation Ministries in Centreville, has been in place for more than five years and provides families help with their newborn. During the 2 1/2-hour …
Read More »Constantine eliminated from playoffs
St. Joseph County’s lone remaining representative in the high school football playoffs was eliminated Saturday. Constantine, which eked into the playoffs with a 5-4 record, bowed out in a 35-34 overtime loss to undefeated Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian in the Division 6 regional title contest. The Falcons forced overtime on their final possession of regulation, then went for the …
Read More »Mark My Words – Confusion over “the cup”
Everything has the capability of turning into a major controversy these days. Things people say or what they do or even what they don’t do. What people wear or don’t wear. Where you work, who you donate money to, what you believe, who you support, who you dated, where you went to school, what you write in a book, where …
Read More »Hunters head for woods, fields as firearm season begins
Hunters have streamed to Michigan’s forests and fields for the start of firearm deer season. More than 500,000 are expected to join the annual hunt, which runs through Nov. 30. It’s a cultural and sporting tradition but also a big economic driver, generating more than $2.3 billion in spending on products and services including food, lodging and equipment. Steve Arwood …
Read More »K-Wings drop weekend finale to Brampton
The Kalamazoo Wings (6-7-1-0) were victorious in their two games at Wings Event Center this weekend. The weekend ended on a sour note, however, as they lost in their first-ever game against the Brampton Beast (5-6-1-0). On Friday, the K-Wings hosted the Evansville IceMen (3-7-0-0). After a scoreless first period, the K-Wings pulled ahead of the IceMen scoring two goals …
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Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian 35, Constantine 34 (OT)
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