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County clerk not seeking third term
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lindsay Oswald has decided 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.
Michigan sheriff guilty in drunk driving crash won’t run again, 5 seek to replace him
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI -- It’s been more than a year since St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite crashed while drunk driving. While Lillywhite remains in office, he didn’t file to run again this fall for sheriff. Five Republican candidates have filed in hopes of taking over the...
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.
MSP investigating after deep cycle marine battery stolen from property
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating after a deep cycle marine battery was stolen from a home in Constantine Township. Troopers said the battery was stolen from a property near the 15000 block of Withers Road between Friday night at 6 p.m. and Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.
Man accused of sexual assault of 2 girls back in St. Joseph County
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin and Undersheriff Jason Bingaman have provided details related to the arrest of a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two girls under the age of 13. During a press conference Friday at the sheriff’s department training center, Marvin said Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz, a...
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