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Sturgis track teams earn impressive wins at Otsego
OTSEGO — The Sturgis track and field teams won an important dual matchup at Otsego on Tuesday evening. The boys claimed an 80-52 win while the girls won running away, 92-40. It's believed to be the first time the girls have beaten Otsego in a dual matchup since joining the Wolverine Conference.
Sturgis celebrates spring
Crafters, musicians, vendors and more turned out Friday for the Sturgis Spring and Food Expo at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Visitors had the opportunity to try food samples, watch food and flower demonstrations, listen to music and watch their children enjoy bounce houses and crafts.
Sheriff department honors employees of the year
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has recognized five of its staff members as “Employees of the Year” recipients for 2023. Capt. 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 trio was instrumental in handling the matter.
Senior caregiver resource fair set for May 8
THREE RIVERS — A resource fair for senior citizen caregivers will help provide information to better the lives of those for whom they serve. The event, hosted by the St. Joseph County Adult Services Network, is set for 9 a.m. to noon May 8, at Beacon Health and Fitness, 501 S. Health Parkway, in Three Rivers, planners of the resource fair said in a statement.
Catholic priest resigns from MI church after protests over his criticism of a gay author
BEAL CITY, Mich. (AP) — A Catholic priest has resigned as pastor of a church in a small central Michigan community, the result of weeks of controversy following his publicly expressed regret that a gay author had read a book to preschool children. Gay rights activists and others have held regular protests outside St. Joseph […]
County icon closed for paint job
CENTREVILLE – A final step related to the $3.2 million overhaul of the Langley Covered Bridge will keep the county icon closed at least into next week. When the four-month job was finished and the bridge re-opened in mid-January, St. Joseph County Road Commission officials said a paint job would be done in warmer weather later in the year. ...
Shipshewana pop-up market takes over the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Many in Michiana got outdoors during the sunny weekend, and some used the nice weather to head over to the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds. This weekend, the “Shipshewana On The Road” pop-up market took over the fairgrounds and offered a wide variety of items from hundreds of booths. Shoppers could find everything from gifts, food, crafts, jewelry, home decor, furniture, and even pet supplies.
Stewart ready for expectations at East Noble
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WANE) – East Noble has been one of the proudest programs in northeast Indiana over the last 25 years – and now the Knights have a new leader in head coach Alex Stewart. “Some people could be intimidated by that success, but I’m excited by it,” Stewart told WANE-TV on Monday. Stewart was […]
Girl hospitalized after lawn mower amputates foot
HUDSON, Ind. (WFFT) - Ashley-Hudson Officers responded to a call on Saturday for an amputation. Officers said they responded to an Ashley-Hudson Fire Rescue dispatch on April 20th, at West Garfield Street around 6 p.m. after overhearing a girl's leg had been cut in half. When officers arrived, they said...
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