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Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a fraudulent scheme involving a fictitious “Final Enforcement Notice.” Agency officials said the notice appears to be from Wayne County District Court Traffic Division. Notices use urgent and intimidating language, claiming the recipient is in default and subject to immediate enforcement action. The notice is not legitimate, as Michigan courts and …

A Branch County man was arrested last week and charged with five counts of criminal-sexual contact. Sheriff Fred Blankenship said 32-year-old Ryan Schlueter was arrested after a warrant was issued May 3 in Girard Township. The investigation stems from a report filed by a juvenile and her mother, alleging a sexual assault with Schlueter allegedly occurred at an undisclosed date …

Officials from Menard’s said the Three Rivers location is closed indefinitely as it continues to recover from the March 6 tornado. The EF-2 tornado followed a line that included Menard’s in its path. A partial re-opening took place last month but the store was forced to close April 20 until all repairs can be made. The store lost a good …

Constantine residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting Thursday. Interim village manager Jim Bontrager is organizing the event. He said he would like to hear residents share what’s on their mind and provide an opportunity to share updates on upcoming events in the community. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. tomorrow at Constantine High School’s Large Group Instruction Auditorium. …

March’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County decreased by two-tenths of a percent from February. Figures from the monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget show St. Joseph County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.5 percent in February to 4.3 percent in March. Its rate in March 2025 was 5.2 percent. Meanwhile, Cass County also experienced …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is asking for the public’s financial support of its annual “Bird-a-Thon” event, taking place this weekend in Berrien County. Organizers said the event is comprised of a five-person team whose members will document every species of birds they see over a 19-hour period, ending at 7 p.m. Saturday. The sightings are being done by a team …

Southwestern Michigan College recently introduced its ninth president. Klint Pleasant has 28 years of experience in higher education, ranging from enrollment management and athletics, to student retention and community relations. He most recently served as senior vice-president of Oakland County-based Rochester Christian University. Pleasant addressed an audience April 24 at a reception hosted by Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce.

St. Joseph County United Way officials have issued a reminder that the deadline to purchase tickets for its 50/50 drawing is coming to a close. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. They can be purchased over the phone by calling 467-9099, or through the United Way’s website: sjcuf.com. The drawing takes place May 21 in Sturgis.

A 33-year-old Battle Creek man was sentenced up to five years in prison for his role in the 2024 death of a 2-year-old Sturgis Township child. Frederick Nelson, boyfriend of Paige Bohne, was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to the common-law offense of accessory after the fact in the suffocation death of Octavia Bohne. St. Joseph County Probate Judge Kevin …

Glen Oaks Community College and the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation announced that Richard Wedemeyer has established the Wedemeyer Student Support Fund. Wedemeyer kick-started the foundation with a $100,000 endowed gift to help students facing unexpected financial hardships remain enrolled and continue their education. Annual distributions from the endowed fund will provide financial assistance for essential expenses not covered by …