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Truck damaged by dislodged tire

A pickup was severely damaged last week in Constantine Township after it was struck by an object that became dislodged from a trailer attached to a vehicle in front of it. State police said the incident occurred at 2:45 p.m. Friday on U.S. 131 near Garber Road. The situation unfolded when a light-colored pickup pulling a trailer loaded with wood …

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River cleanup postponed

Saturday’s scheduled cleanup of the Portage River was postponed due to the threat of rain. What was supposed to be the sixth and final cleanup of the season, staged by the St. Joseph County Conservation District, was to take place from North Fisher Lake Road in Park Township to Heimbach Road. Agency director Carolyn Grace said the event was postponed …

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Police search for stolen car

State police are seeking help from the public to track down a Jeep that was stolen last week from Fabius Township. The incident was reported at 4:30 p.m. Friday, when the victim told authorities a 1998 Jeep Cherokee was taken from the 61000 block of Youngman Road. The jeep is light blue and gray and did not have a license …

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GM recalls 4M vehicles for air bag defect linked to 1 death

General Motors Co. is recalling more than 4 million vehicles, most of them in the U.S., to fix an air bag software defect that has been linked to one death. The vehicles involved in the recall are all from the 2014-2017 model years and include models from Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. The company is recalling 4.28 million vehicles worldwide, …

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Two arrested on drug charges

Two people were arrested on drug-related charges early Thursday in the city of Sturgis. Sheriff’s deputies said an attempt to stop a vehicle at 12:30 a.m. on South Street near Cato Lane resulted in the suspect vehicle crashing into a tree at the intersection. The driver, a 46-year-old Burr Oak man, fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a …

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Harvest Fest takes place in Constantine

St. Joseph County’s final community festival takes place this weekend, as the village of Constantine presents its Harvest Fest. The one-day celebration features food, music, games and a parade. The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Constantine Fire Department. Other morning events include a 5K run to benefit Robert Roll; setting up for …

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Bicyclists struck by car

A Three Rivers man was treated for injuries he suffered after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car this week in Park Township. Sheriff’s officials said James Peter, 64, was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital following the incident, which occurred Wednesday on Parkville Road, just south of Heimbaugh Road. The driver of the car was 74-year-old Alma …

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Emergency sirens to be tested

St. Joseph County’s Central Dispatch wishes to advise that a test of the county’s emergency sirens will be conducted next week. Agency director Dennis Brandenburg said the test is scheduled to take place at noon Sept. 17 and it may consist of more than one activation. Brandenburg is urging residents to not contact 9-1-1 to inquire about the sirens. He …

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