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St. Joseph County Adult Services Network is hosting a “Senior Resource & Caregiver Fair” next month in Three Rivers. The three-hour event starts at 9 a.m. May 8 at Beacon Health and Fitness. Event organizers said a considerable amount of information will be available on a variety of topics, including social groups and activities, volunteer opportunities, insurance, home repair, medical …

A Porter Township man recently won a $1 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery. Cain Bice, a resident of Union in Cass County, matched numbers of the five white balls drawn April 6. Bice said he purchased his ticket online through MichiganLottery.com. Bice said he purchased more Powerball tickets than usual, as its top prize for that drawing was …

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is sponsoring a “Saturday Vaccine Clinic” in May. Both local sites will be offering the clinic May 18. In Branch County, the Coldwater site will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meanwhile, in St. Joseph County, the Three Rivers location will be available 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. An appointment is required and can …

Centreville High School varsity football coach Jerry Schultz is moving on after accepting the same post at Mattawan High School. During his four-year run as Centreville’s varsity coach, Schultz amassed a record of 29-12, including a Division 8 state title in 2020. Centreville High School’s 250 students is a fraction of the 1,100 attending Mattawan High School, a Division 2 …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has recognized five of its staff members as “Employees of the Year” recipients for 2023. Cpt. T.J. Baker said three road patrol deputies – Jeff Bingaman, Travis Miller and Zach Radtke – were involved in a case that warranted their consideration for the award. Baker declined to provide details about the case but noted the …

Investigators with Michigan State Police responded to a report of larceny last week in Constantine Township. Authorities said a deep-cycle marine battery was taken from a property in the 15000 block of Withers Road. Access to the item was gained through forced entry. This incident occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, troopers said.

Due to substantial interest in last week’s class, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office will provide another refresher training on concealed-pistol carry laws at no cost to the public. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman will host the 90-minute event, starting at 6 p.m. May 14 at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 602 E. Main St. in Centreville. Training focuses on a review of laws …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin and undersheriff Jason Bingaman have provided details related to the arrest of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two girls under the age of 13. During a press conference Friday at the sheriff’s department training center, Marvin said Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz, a Mexican national, is charged with first-degree home invasion and two counts of first-degree …

Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke has announced he will not seek a third term to the county’s top law-enforcement post. Behnke started his career with the agency in 1987 as a deputy. He progressed to the roles of dispatch supervisor and subsequently as undersheriff. Behnke is in his eighth year as sheriff. According to a department media release, Behnke has …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a larceny incident reported last week by the victim in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. According to a department media release, the incident occurred at a garage in the area of Oliverda Road. The incident took place on or after April 15 and was discovered by the owner April 18. Details related to what was …