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Marcellus man gets prison time for shooting man during food argument
CASSOPOLIS — A Marcellus man who shot his girlfriend’s brother in the midst of an argument over a steak is going to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Anthony Albert Sove, 23, of Marcellus, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and was sentenced […] The post Marcellus man gets prison time for shooting man during food argument appeared first on Leader Publications.
Portage tornado Week 2: Injury count, before-and-after video and were there 2 twisters?
PORTAGE, MI -- It’s the second week of cleanup after multiple tornados hit Southwest Michigan and caused heavy damage on May 7. The work is far from over, as people have been picking up the pieces in the days since. The Federal Emergency Management Agency hit the ground in...
See inside new 240-unit apartment complex now open in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — A new 240-unit apartment complex southwest of Kalamazoo welcomed its first residents last week, just days before celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, May 16. “We filled our first two units last week and expect to welcome home residents into eight more units by the...
St. Joseph County farmer remains hopeful after tornado
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY | Mich. — Drew Cupp was heading home during the evening of May 7, 2024, when tornado sirens sounded in Mendon. A fifth generation farmer, several of his family members live in the area. Initially he called his dad, who watched the tornado as it tore...
Meth, Hydrocodone Found in Pac-Man Arcade Machine Lands Three Michiganders in Jail
It's Game over for three drug dealers in southwest Michigan after their distribution ring was given up by the most unlikely of suspects - Pac-Man. Authorities say the three men have officially been sentenced for their roles in moving Methamphetamine and hydrocodone through southwest Michigan. Police also say they were caught on conspiracy of selling fentanyl as well, which has become one of the top killers in the illegal drug rings in and around Michigan.
Undersheriff outlines SRO plans with Centreville Public Schools
CENTREVILLE – St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department appears poised to begin a five-year partnership with Centreville Public Schools. During Tuesday’s county commission executive committee meeting, Undersheriff Jason Bingaman gave details of a potential agreement that would place a school resource officer in the two-building district. Commissioners agreed...
Three Rivers UIL Team is 2A state runner-up
The Three Rivers UIL Calculator Applications team comprised of (l-r) Osiel Rodriguez, Mario Alvarez, Oscar Cruces, and Jonathan Cruces placed second as a team at the state UIL academic meet in Austin last week. Jonathan Cruces was the 2A individual bronze medalist and Osiel Rodriguez was the 4th place medalist.
40-yard dumpsters available to Twin Lakes residents for tornado clean up
Two 40-yard dumpster are available for use by Twin Lakes residents. Cleanup continues after a tornado hit the area on May 7. The dumpsters were approved by the Cass County Commissioners during an emergency meeting on May 9 to help with disaster relief. The dumpsters are located at Voas Park...
Three Rivers golf team wins county invitational title
STURGIS — The Three Rivers golf team won the St. Joseph County Invitational on Thursday. The Cats shot a team score of 350 on the day. This year's event was hosted by Island Hills. Sturgis' Graeme Herald won the individual title this year, shooting a career-best 79 on the day. Sturgis also fired a...
10 individuals, 4 relays from Bronson, Constantine qualify for state track and field finals
HILLSDALE ― Both Bronson and Constantine track and field teams have student-athletes advancing to the state finals. At the MHSAA Region 25-3 meet, held at Hillsdale High School on Friday, Constantine's Bennett VandenBerg continued his assault in the throwing events, bringing home championships in both. In the MHSAA, athletes that finish in the...
Luxury apartments under construction were damaged by Portage tornado
PORTAGE, MI -- A tornado ripped through Greenspire Apartments in Portage on May 7, damaging many of the apartments as well as a 180-unit luxury apartment complex still under construction next door. AVB Developers planned to complete the northern and center tower of Tall Timbers Luxury Apartments on July 8,...
PHOTOS: Portage volunteers unite for tornado cleanup
PORTAGE, Mich. — More volunteers took to the streets of Portage Friday as tornado recovery efforts continue. About 20 people helped out during the morning hours, saying that they've made a lot of progress. However, there's still a lot more to do, and a lot more debris to pick...
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