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Police investigate 2 thefts

State police troopers are investigating a larceny incident that occurred during a seven-week period earlier this year. Troopers responded to the 62000 block of Shaffer Road in Constantine Township, where keys were taken from a truck and a basketball hoop stolen between Feb. 1 and March 24. Meanwhile, troopers are also investigating a recent break-in in Sherman Township. Authorities responded …

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Bella

Hi, my name is Bella and I am a tri-color female rat terrier/heeler mix. I am very cute and friendly, but sometimes I get too excited and would be better in a home with no small children. I have cute freckles on my legs and nose. I’m only a little over a year old so I am very active but …

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Man arrested on outstanding warrants

A man wanted on four outstanding warrants was arrested by Sturgis police Monday. According to a department media release, officers were called at 11:30 a.m. to a unit at Cato Lane apartments in response to an argument. Occupants of the residence did not allow access to police, who subsequently obtained a search warrant. The primary resident of the apartment will …

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County commission accepts land donation

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners last week accepted a land donation from a Fawn River Township man. Parks and Recreation director Jaymes MacDonald said Andrew Feyes offered a small piece of land for the purpose of a kayak and canoe launch at the Fawn River. The property is on Kime Road in the southeast corner of the county. …

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Howardsville senior named player of the year

Howardsville Christian senior Dylan Jergens is The Associated Press Division 4 boys basketball Player of the Year. The three-time first team All-State selection was a unanimous pick by a panel of nine Michigan sportswriters. Jergens this year set the Michigan High School Athletic Association record for points in a season with 971. He is third on the all-time points list …

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Three Rivers to begin search for new commissioner

The city of Three Rivers will soon begin looking for a new member to join its city commission. During last week’s meeting, Norm Stutesman announced he will be moving out of the city and as a result will be forced to vacate his seat. His resignation becomes effective Monday. Stutesman joined the seven-member commission in January 2017 to replace Diane …

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Single vehicle crash in Cass County injures driver

A medical condition likely caused a one-vehicle accident Tuesday in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called at 6:30 a.m. to M-40, north of Bair Lake Road. Investigators said 51-year-old Alfred Hooker was heading north on M-40 when he began to experience dizziness. Authorities said Hooker attempted to pull off to the side of the roadway …

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Three Rivers Health selects Employee of the Year

Three Rivers Health employees have selected registered nurse Diane Hawkins as 2018 “Employee of the Year.” Hawkins was honored last week at the “Three Rivers Health Employee Gala” at Pine View Golf Club. She has been with Three Rivers Health since 1990 and currently works as a registered nurse in the Perioperative Department. She was described by her peers as …

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Michigan law drops license requirement for house painters

House painters won’t need a license under a new Michigan law. The law starts Thursday. It removes painting and decorating from a list of trades covered by a state license for residential maintenance and alteration. The Senate Fiscal Agency says there were 432 Michigan contractors licensed in painting and decorating in December. They had to complete 60 hours of education …

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Police arrest man in retail fraud incident

Sturgis police arrested a Three Rivers man last week following an attempted retail fraud incident. According to a department media release, officers were called shortly before 11 p.m. Friday to the 400 block of West South Street regarding a retail fraud in progress. Officers arrived and took a 21-year-old man into custody. He was also charged with retail fraud and …

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