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Buchanan County already has experienced some tornado watches and warnings this year. As thunderstorms once again appear in this week’s forecast, it bears the question: Are the city of St. Joseph’s 20 public storm warning sirens doing their job?
Residents may want to keep their ears tuned to the skies during outdoor activities to listen to the sirens. If you’re inside, however, you may have to work a little harder to get the warning.
St. Joseph Fire Department captain and Emergency Management Coordinator George Albert says the sirens are intended to be heard outside as a warning for those who aren’t near a television or radio. “Those indoors should watch television or listen to the radio for information,” Mr. Albert said.

Police prep for reaccreditation
by Megan Tilk
Monday, June 23, 2008

A panic button here and an alarm there seem to be among the few details the St. Joseph Police Department has to worry about before its reaccreditation attempt.

Distractions equal disaster
by Megan Tilk
Sunday, June 22, 2008

If you have sat at a stoplight and looked around recently, you probably have witnessed some accident-inducing behaviors from your partners on the road. Someone with a cell phone in hand or a fast-food bag in the passenger seat, or maybe a cigarette out the window. Distractions such as these on the roadway can lead to accidents. The intersection of U.S. Highway 36 and South Belt Highway is the most accident-prone location in St. Joseph, based on the number of calls placed to the St. Joseph Police Department communications center.

Good food, good fun and all that jazz
by Megan Tilk
Sunday, June 22, 2008

If you didn’t get a chance to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival on Felix Street Square, you’re going to have to wait another year to truly allow your senses to enjoy the start of summer.

Suspect arrested in robbery, stabbing
by Megan Tilk by Marshall White
Friday, June 20, 2008

A 19-year-old woman was in stable condition Friday following a robbery attempt at the Stop N Go Discount Store along U.S. Highway 59 in Winthrop. A suspect was being held in the case.