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A Burr Oak man was arrested last week as a fugitive in possession of a stolen firearm in Burr Oak Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded Wednesday to the 400 block of Burr Oak Road to a report of felony assault. During the course of their investigation, deputies discovered that the suspect was wanted and was also found …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department was aided by two other agencies to treat a Flowerfield Township woman experiencing a drug overdose last week. The incident took place Friday in the 1500 block of South Street. Upon arrival, deputies administered Narcan and initiated CPR on the 47-year-old woman. Sheriff Chad Spence said thanks to swift actions of first responders, the woman …

The deadline for a scholarship available through Cass County Sheriff’s Office is coming up in two weeks. Agency officials said Cass County seniors are encouraged to apply for the Cass County Sheriff’s Community Scholarship. Its purpose is to provide funding for high school students who are a Cass County resident. Applicants must be high school seniors with a grade-point average …

Michigan High School Athletic Association begins its boys’ basketball tournament today. We’ll broadcast the opener of District 48 competition in Division 2, featuring a contest involving Three Rivers High School and Otsego. The Wildcats enter the tournament with a 3-17 record, while Otsego finished the regular season 7-11. Tonight’s winner will face the District’s top seed, Paw Paw, on Wednesday. …

Did You Know? — Iceland has no mosquitoes at all due to its cold climate. — Iceland is the world’s safest country, with lowest crime and highest peace. — Railways don’t exist in Iceland; travel depends on cars, buses & planes. — Iceland is one of the most volcanically active regions on Earth. — Iceland’s national sport is handball, not …

Two men in their 30s died after they were struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in White Pigeon Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called shortly after 5 a.m. to the area of Eagley Road and Lake Road in response to a personal-injury traffic crash. Investigators said a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer, driven by a 57-year-old man, was southbound …

A Sturgis-area man died Wednesday following a two-vehicle crash in Nottawa Township. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were called at 6:20 p.m. to the area of M-86 and Findley Road in response to a personal-injury crash. Authorities said a vehicle driven by 68-year-old Thomas Lang was traveling west on M-86. Lang attempted to pass a semi-tractor trailer but his vehicle …

Organizers behind the annual spring collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds have announced the 2026 date. According to the St. Joseph County Conservation District, this year’s spring event will be Tuesday, May 5. The four-hour event starts at 2 p.m. Items accepted include up to 10 free tires per county resident, hazardous …

Tickets for a slider-tasting event at a winter festival in Kalamazoo County are now on sale. Vicksburg’s “Ice ‘Burg Fest,” a one-day celebration, starts at noon Feb. 28. Event organizers said a new event this year is Outhouse Races. Participants are required to build their own outhouse then register for the competition the day of the festival. Meanwhile, at least …

Three Rivers Area Mentoring officials have announced the date of the 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are available at the …