Leak estimate is increased
The Environmental Protection Agency says it believes more than a million gallons of oil may have leaked this week into a major southern Michigan waterway that leads to Lake Michigan. Read the story »
Governor criticizes cleanup
Michigan’s governor says efforts by the company responsible for a more than 800,000-gallon oil spill making its way down the Kalamazoo River are “wholly inadequate.” Read the story »
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A ceremony to recognize the founders of the largest manmade lake in St. Joseph County is scheduled to...
The former owner of a jewelry store in Sturgis was shot and killed at his business in Florida earlier...
Cellular coverage in a pocket of U.S. 131 between Constantine and White Pigeon could be back to normal...
Words of praise and thanks were offered by more than two dozen people during an annual public hearing...
Fans of the Rolling Stones are in store for a treat, as the St. Joseph County Grange Fair has agreed...
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Three Rivers Community Schools has called a special meeting for 8 a.m. Monday at Superintendent Roger...
Michigan authorities say a viral brain disease that can kill humans has been confirmed in three horses...
Florence Township residents Henry and Martha Miller were recognized over the weekend by the Southwest...
A memorial service for David Armstrong, president and CEO of Armstrong International, is scheduled to...
Doug Stewart, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, will stand trial in November on charges...
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Hi everyone! My name is Molly, I am a small one year old all American Mutt. I have a very sweet...
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Sturgis – New phone number for electric emergenciesA new phone number for Sturgis residents to call in the event of an electric utility emergency went into effect Friday. To report individual...
Anterless deer licenses availableMichigan is selling hunting licenses for antlerless deer online and through vendors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources...
Two teens die in siloWestern Michigan authorities say two teenagers have died after falling into a silo at a dairy farm. The Barry County Sheriff’s...
State flag in ConstantineA state of Michigan flag is flying outside Constantine’s village office, thanks to State Rep. Matt Lori and a first-grade class...
Jamie Judsen Constantine’s Citizen of YearJamie Judsen was named Constantine’s “Citizen of the Year” on Sunday. Judsen, owner of Constantine...
4th of July Events Well AttendedOfficials from St. Joseph County communities that hosted Fourth of July events over the weekend reported perfect weather, plenty of...







