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Paige Bohne Sentenced In Death Of Her Child
(CENTREVILLE) - A Sturgis woman has been sentenced in connection with the death of her two year old daughter. St. Joseph County Circuit Court officials say on Thursday 21 year old Paige Bohne has been sentenced from 225 months to 45 years on a charge of first degree child abuse. She was also ...
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Sturgis Reminds Residents Of Snow Removal Rules
(STURGIS) - More winter weather is sure to be coming our way.With that in mind the City of Sturgis wants to remind residents of their rules for snow removal, which is based on the amount of snowfall received.City Manager Andrew Kuk says snowfall between less than one inch and three inches will be...
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City Commission Hears About Homeless Issues
(STURGIS) - The Sturgis City Commission heard about issues citizens have had with the homeless population during their meeting Wednesday. Business owner Roger Krontz says that he has a business on St. Joseph Street. He has found shopping carts filled with garbage along with sidin...
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Elkhart Woman Charged With Stabbing Cousin
(GOSHEN) - Charges have been filed against a woman for allegedly stabbing her cousin. Elkhart County Court online documents say that 50 year old Felicia Lane of Elkhart was officially charged on Monday with aggravated battery On December 10, the Elkhart Police Department ...
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Charges Filed Against Suspect In Mobile Home Fire
(COLDWATER) - Charges have been filed against a suspect in a mobile home fire and a vehicle theft. Branch County District Court online records say that 21 year old Dallas Gump of Bronson is charged with felony counts of second degree arson along with second degree home invasion a...
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Unemployment Down Around SW Michigan In September
(LANSING) - Unemployment numbers went down during the month of September around Southwest Michigan. According to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, St. Joseph County saw their unemployment drop from 5.4% in August to 4.4% in September. The big...
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Multiple Arrests Made As Part Of Ongoing Drug Investigation
(COLDWATER) - Multiple arrests were made over the weekend as part of an ongoing drug investigation in Coldwater. Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship says in the early morning hours of December 13, his office along with the Coldwater Police Department executed the search warran...
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Stempien Enters Race For Branch County Circuit Court Judge
(COLDWATER) - A man familiar with the court system wants to serve in a new role. On Monday, Branch County Prosecutor Zachary Stempien announced that he is seeking election to be the next Circuit Court Judge for the County, to fill the upcoming vacancy of Judge William O'Grady. St...
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Westview Extends Offer To Carroll To Be Superintendent
(EMMA) - Westview Schools has found their next Superintendent. In a posting on the schools Facebook page, Westview Board of Education President Keith Lambright announced that the Corporation has extended an offer to Dr. Jaime Carroll to serve as the next Westview Superintende...
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Coldwater Offers Reminder On Overnight Street Parking
(COLDWATER) - The Coldwater City Council is reminding residents that overnight street parking is not allowed anywhere in the city. City Manager Keith Baker says vehicles may not be parked on city streets between 2 AM and 6 AM. The rule helps city crews clear leaves and snow and k...
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