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Weed ordinance may get revision

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A noxious weed ordinance in the city of Sturgis may be in for an adjustment.

Nature's Fuel to seek another location

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An Indiana-based company that planned to set up shop at the former Rexam facility in Constantine is shopping for a new location.

Demolition next after fire

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A week has passed since fire destroyed Curly’s Bar and the Prudential Realty building in Colon.

Man dies at paper mill

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The death of a 61-year-old White Pigeon man is being investigated by the Michigan State Police.

Transition begins for DPW position

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One week after Randy Baker was fired as superintendent of Centreville Department of Public Works, the village council took steps Monday to fill the position.

Emotions run high at trail forum

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Emotions ran high Tuesday night at a “rail-trail” meeting at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sturgis.

Two seek answers regarding senior center proposal

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The status of discussions regarding a new senior center in Sturgis was brought before St. Joseph County commissioners Tuesday.

Former town office sold

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In a unanimous vote, the White Pigeon Village Council approved the sale of the former town office and adjacent parking lot, located at 118 S. Kalamazoo St. The Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene has 14 days to set closing dates and come up with the $14,000 cash bid.
According to Lighthouse Church Pastor David Watson, the church would be utilizing the property for children and youth ministry. He also reminded the council that the church already pays property tax on the parcels [...]

Conservation District presents annual awards

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Four awards were presented during Wednesday’s 65th St. Joseph County Conservation District annual meeting.
A committee of Conservation District officials chose Mendon Township residents Roger and Ann Gentz as recipients of the Soil and Water Steward award.

Site Selection magazine ranks county 23rd for new, expanded facilities

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St. Joseph County has earned a top ranking in Site Selection magazine’s recent issue for the number of new facilities and facility expansion projects.
Defined as the “Sturgis micropolitan,” the county ranks No. 23 for projects in 2012. The area did not make the Top 100 in the previous two yearss.

Officials consider proposal to target Chicago-area retirees

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There’s little argument over what the lakes, streams and 150 miles of rivers add to the value of life in St. Joseph County.
Differences of opinions arise, however, when the question of whether county leaders should spend what could be millions of dollars on marketing those quality-of-life features to prospective retirees in Chicago and its suburban market.

Transponder alert activates local fire authorities

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A emergency transponder signal led emergency personnel to search the area around Three Rivers Airport Sunday morning.

Deputies: Speed, alcohol a factor in crash

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St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies say speed and alcohol were factors in a crash Sunday night in the 11000 block of North River Road in Constantine Township.

Furlough time set for CMH

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Staff and administrators at St. Joseph County Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will take 23 collective furlough days to help improve the agency’s financial state.

Sturgis

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Spring brush and leaf pickup begins April 1 in Sturgis.

Developer's vision takes shape

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A work session was held Wednesday prior to the regular Sturgis City Commission meeting.

Health agency employees to get pay increase

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Employees of the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency will receive a raise of 50 cents per-hour.

Bronson businesses showcase themselves at show

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On Saturday at the Bronson Area Trade Show, about 30 local businesses and service groups greeted the public and displayed their products at Chicago Street School.
“This is our third year,” said Sherry Reese of the Bronson Chamber of Commerce. “We had more variety this year. Something for everyone.”

Commissions neutral on trail

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At the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency March meeting, commissioners heard from medical director Dr. James Phillips regarding a proposed Tamarack Trail for the nearly 20-mile section of railroad between Sturgis and Coldwater.
The railroad was built in the late 1840s. Today, it is owned by Indiana Northeastern Railroad who recently filed to abandon the line, Phillips said. The Branch Area Bicycling Association filed a federal rail banking application asking [...]

Tutors sought as waiting list grows

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Members of the St. Joseph County Literacy Council are hoping an appeal to the community will land a new batch of tutors desperately needed in Sturgis.
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