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Two southwestern Michigan residents face charges in northern Indiana in the death of a 10-year-old girl who died after ingesting methamphetamine. Prosecutors say the girl and her 9-year-old sibling were taken to an Elkhart home last June by her father, 34-year-old Brandon Hobbs, and his 30-year-old girlfriend, Erica Reschke. The girl died at the home. Toxicology tests revealed high levels …

Schoolcraft Police Chief Bryan Campbell has issued a media release regarding a missing person. Campbell said 38-year-old Kristy Ann Williams, also known as Kristy Bishop, has not been seen by friends or family members in the past month. Williams stands 5-foot-5 and weighs about 150 pounds. She has blond hair, blue eyes and was last seen at her residence in …

Cass County sheriff’s officials have released more information related to a weekend incident during which a 34-year-old man barricaded himself in a Mason Township residence. Deputies said detectives executed a search warrant Sunday in the 21000 block of Channel Parkway and four subjects were detained inside the residence. Arrested were a 40-year-old man and three females, ages 30, 29 and …

Republican members of the Michigan House have unveiled their Action Plan for the 2019-20 legislative term. Since 2011, House Republicans have publicly outlined their priorities to improve government accountability. House Republicans have vowed to focus over the next two years on: building Michigan’s future through improved infrastructure, including roads, public water systems and broadband; protecting constitutional rights and religious freedom; …

Three people were nominated Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County Board. County commissioners agreed to appoint Sturgis-area residents Christel Schwartz and Jessica Vazquez, and Centreville resident and board chairman Dennis Allen to the CMH board. In other action Tuesday, commissioners approved a $5,000 budget amendment for repair of doors …

After just three months into his term, Carl Thornton has stepped down as president of the Colon Village Council. Thornton, who owns Five Star Pizza and other properties in downtown Colon, said he had a recent dispute with one of the village council members, but the crux of his decision comes from what he perceives as the board’s lack of …

An Indiana woman was arrested for second-offense drunken driving last week after a citizen noticed her erratic driving pattern and notified authorities. State police said troopers were advised through central dispatch of the reckless driver at 7 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 12. The vehicle was stopped at the intersection of South Centerville Road in Sturgis. Troopers found that the 42-year-old …

A pursuit that started in Elkhart County ended after a standoff at a residence in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies assisted Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies, who were in pursuit of a suspect with multiple felony warrants. The pursuit crossed into Cass County shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was pursued to the Edwardsburg area, where the …

Trine University is enhancing and expanding its online degree programs with the launch of TrineOnline, a new approach designed to be convenient and cost-effective for students seeking to complete an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree. The launch comes a month after Trine was recognized by US News and World Report in its annual listing of Best Online Programs. TrineOnline will …

Icy roads and speed are believed to have contributed to a crash that left a 54-year-old Centreville man dead last week. Sheriff’s deputies were called shortly before 5:30 a.m. Thursday to an area on Lutz Road, south of Featherstone Road. Investigators said Willie Fuller was driving south on Lutz Road when he lost control of his Ford pickup. The truck …