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A 25-year-old Sturgis man has been arrested following his alleged role in a home invasion and criminal sexual conduct case in Fawn River Township. The incident occurred March 20 at Sweet Lake Mobile Home Park, where two females under the age of 13 were sexually assaulted. Investigators were able to quickly determine that the suspect was the driver of a …

White Pigeon Township Library officials said a critical change to its preferred bookmobile vehicle will save about $95,000. During a special board meeting last week, library officials approved a change in their bookmobile vehicle from a Sprinter van to a pickup-and-trailer combination. The move means a revised fundraising total from what was $279,000 to about $184,400. As of April 4, …

Bronson Police Chief Steve Johnson said the department has finally relocated its offices to the former PNC Bank on West Chicago Road. The four-officer department moved in March 1, leaving smaller quarters in the fire department building on South Matteson Street. Bronson City Council members late last year approved the purchase of the former bank for $40,000. Johnson and Deputy …

Three Rivers High School has named its new varsity football coach. Jeff Awe, a 1990 Three Rivers graduate, replaces Chris Gilliam. Gilliam was let go in February after his team posted a 1-8 record in 2023, his lone season as head coach in Three Rivers. Awe played on Three Rivers’ Wolverine Conference championship teams in 1988 and 1989, and was …

White Pigeon Community School was honored recently by Pioneer Athletics. The company has a “Fields of Excellence” award program and White Pigeon earned the honor. The nationwide program recognizes hardworking individuals, schools and communities for their dedication and effort in keeping fields and sports facilities looking their best. Any institution or organization that regularly maintains an outdoor athletic field can …

St. Joseph County Department of Health and Human Services is appealing to the public to help fill a need. Kristina Herrington, community resources coordinator, said the agency needs transport volunteers for its clients in St. Joseph and Cass counties. Potential volunteers should be able to work well with others, able to work independently, dependable, interested in being part of a …

Sturgis Department of Public Services is continuing its spring brush and leaf pick up. Crews on Monday started picking up brush starting on the north side of the city and working their way south. DPS officials said weather conditions and the quantity of brush will dictate the pace at which the work is completed. The spring pick up will feature …

The city of Bronson is hoping to establish a non-motorized trail by developing the former railroad line across the north side of the community. City council members recently staged a public hearing as a step toward applying for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Bronson is asking for $261,000 from the state trust. Meanwhile, city manager Brandon Mersman said …

A proposed apartment development project in Sturgis hoping to receive state financial support has hit a road block. Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk last week told city commission members the state did not provide the company behind the project funding for the proposed St. Joseph Street Lofts. The high-density apartment complex, at 303 St. Joseph St., is the former Paramount …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced three finalists in its search for a new president. The finalists are Bryan Newton, Vernon Smith and Katherine Zatz. Newton is currently vice president for enrollment management and student services at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland. He earned a doctor of philosophy in education and human resources studies from Colorado State University; a juris …