Lockport Township Archives

Lockport Township Gives Approval for Countywide Designated Assessor

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November 10, 2020

Members of the Lockport Township Board of Trustees approved St. Joseph County Equalization Director Josh Simmons to serve as the County’s new Designated Assessor at a regular meeting Monday evening. The other 15 townships in the county must also approve Simmons’s appointment to the position, which was required in a change to state laws two years ago. The position exists to take over a township’s property assessment duties in the event that the regular assessor has failed to perform in compliance with state requirements and the trustees do not step in to intervene.

Election Results: Carra Wins Race for 59th District State Representative

By Dave Vago

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November 4, 2020

As of 10:59 p.m. Tuesday night, with just under 72 percent of St. Joseph County precincts reporting, Republican Steve Carra led Democrat Amy East for the seat of 59th District Representative in the Michigan Legislature by a margin of approximately two to one. At that time, Carra carried 12,200 votes in the county to East’s 6,775. He also held a significant lead in Cass County. Speaking from St. Joseph County Republican Party Headquarters in Three Rivers around 11 p.m., Carra said his campaign was declaring victory. Results are also in for several other contested, local races.

Three Rivers Area Voters Share Thoughts at Busy Election Day Polls

By Dave Vago

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November 3, 2020

Area polling stations have reported busy, steady traffic this morning for General Election Day. In the city of Three Rivers as well as in Lockport, Park, and Fabius Townships, officials said absent voter ballot returns have been high, and in-person voters waited in lines that stretched out of buildings.

Candidate Questionnaire: Elvontio Peterson for Lockport Township Treasurer

By Watershed Voice

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October 29, 2020

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 30 candidates in contested local, state, and national races in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area for the November 3 General Election. In the days leading up to Election Day, Watershed will publish the answers it has received. Von Peterson, a Democratic candidate for Treasurer of Lockport Township, filled out our questionnaire. These are his answers.

Candidate Questionnaire: Christine Trammell for Lockport Township Clerk

By Watershed Voice

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October 19, 2020

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 30 candidates in contested local, state, and national races in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area for the November 3 General Election. In the days leading up to Election Day, Watershed will publish the answers it has received. Christy Trammell, a Republican candidate for Lockport Township Clerk, filled out our questionnaire. These are her answers.

Motorcyclist Arrested After U.S.-131 Pursuit

By Dave Vago

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October 14, 2020

In a press release Wednesday, St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite reported that Sheriff’s Deputies pursued a motorcyclist before taking him into custody Tuesday evening. At around 6:30 p.m., the deputies attempted to stop the motorcycle for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 131 near Wilbur Road in Lockport Township.

Streetlight Contract Approved for Tamarac

By Dave Vago

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October 13, 2020

The Lockport Township Trustees approved a contract Monday evening governing the operation of streetlights in the Tamarac subdivision. The light bill is to be paid by the township under a special assessment approved over the summer.

Deputies Respond to Armed Robbery

By Dave Vago

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October 9, 2020

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department and officers from the Three Rivers Police Department responded to an armed robbery in Lockport Township early Friday morning. At approximately 2:19 a.m., according to a press release by Sheriff Mark A. Lillywhite.

Lockport Crash Results in Minor Injuries

By Dave Vago

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September 25, 2020

Two women were transported to the hospital for minor injuries when a pickup truck struck operated by a Three Rivers man their SUVs Thursday afternoon on Buckhorn Road in Lockport Township.

Lockport Trustees Learn About Assessor Position

By Dave Vago

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September 15, 2020

Lockport Township Assessor Dale Hutson explained the role of a Designated Assessor at a township Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening. His explanation came in response to recent concerns about the need for someone to fill the Designated Assessor position by several township trustees.

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