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St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has opted to not seek re-election to a third, four-year term. Oswald, 44, said she withdrew her candidacy Thursday, leaving Mendon Township’s Gina Everson as the only Republican candidate for the position in the Aug. 7 primary election. Oswald succeeded 45-year county employee Pattie Bender as county clerk in June 2015. In …

Sturgis Mayor Frank Perez announced this week he is running for state representative. At the end of Wednesday’s meeting, Perez said he is running for state representative in the 36th District, which covers all of St. Joseph County and a portion of Cass County. The incumbent is Steve Carra. Perez said his decision to run has been part of an …

St. Joseph County United Way is making final arrangements for its annual golf outing fundraiser. The May 10 scramble features a shotgun start. Cost is $300 per foursome or $75 individually. It will be held at St. Joe Valley Golf Course. In addition to 18 holes of golf, the outing includes lunch, awards and a chance for $10,000 with a …

The 1922 City Directory shows 5 homes on North Andrews Street which runs south from the mill pond on the Rock(y) River to North Street (now West Michigan Avenue) with #112 vacant, #115 John Reiling, #118 Herbert Smith, #119 Arthur Wing, #123 Oscar Pierson. The 1968 Directory shows #108 Marguerite Cleland, #112 James and Jeffery Crabtree, #115 Harvey Ash, #118 …

They dropped a bunch of treats in with these balls!   I hope I can find them.  I am “Pumpkin”.   I think I am a Belgian Malinois, about a year old, female.  I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I am a bit skittish with some people until I get to know them.  My hobbies are playing outside and using my squeaky toys!  …

Six county positions will feature contested races this summer, as the deadline to file for the August primary election was Tuesday. What might be considered the most high-profile race features five candidates seeking to replace Mark Lillywhite as sheriff. The roster of Republican candidates features Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joseph Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor. Three people are vying …

Troopers from the Marshall State Police Post are looking for the owner of a military surplus portable generator. The item was found April 15 near the intersection of Fremont and Central roads in Branch County. The item can be claimed by contacting state police at 269-558-0500.

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 …