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The village of Colon is sponsoring a Halloween display contest. The contest is open to residential properties and businesses. Event organizers said displays should be in place by Oct. 25. A panel of judges will visit locations where displays are in place on Oct. 25 and the winner will be announced Oct. 31. The winner will receive a traveling trophy …

Curly’s has announced the return of its annual Celebrity Waiter Night. The fundraiser benefits St. Joseph County United Way. It will be hosted by Adam and Erin Goff, and Joe and Joyce Goff. Waitstaff features Dave Clark, Terry Conklin, Robbie Hatten, Jeff Hinkley, Paige Smolarz, Kelly Spence, Mike Stiles and Eric Wynes. Meanwhile, Ivin Riddle and Tadd Davis will be …

Fire departments from Mendon and Centreville are hosting a benefit event at the end of the week. Starting at 4 o’clock Friday, meals featuring a BBQ chicken sandwich, fries, creamy green beans, fresh fruit and homemade pie will be served. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event takes place at Community Youth Center, 59321 Nottawa Road, …

A donation drive to benefit victims of hurricanes Helene and Milton is underway in St. Joseph County. Items will be collected through Nov. 3 at Five Star Real Estate, 580 W. Main St., in downtown Mendon. A list containing more than 50 suggested items includes batteries, new clothes, blankets, bungee cords, pet food, baby formula, cleaning supplies, feminine hygiene products …

The City of Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant had an estimated 50,000 gallons of untreated wastewater that was discharged into the St. Joseph River. The issue was identified at 3:30 p.m. on Monday (October 14th). The sanitary sewer overflow was due to complications during transition to the new pump station on Broadway Street. Persons are advised to avoid any body …

A Sturgis clothing store is donating a portion of its proceeds from all sales Tuesday. Glik’s, located at 749 S. Centerville Road, will turn over 10 percent of all sales tomorrow to the St. Joseph County United Way. Hours during the so-called “Give-Back Day” are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special thanks go out to members of the Sturgis Key …

Glen Oaks Community College has opened scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Scholarships Available include the Presidential Scholarship, awarded to 2025 graduating high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The scholarship provides up to $4,000 annually, which can be applied to all educational expenses. The Dean’s Scholarship, awarded to 2025 …

Here’s a reminder that the Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is preparing for six, upcoming holiday events and agency officials are issuing a call out for volunteer help. Volunteer coordinator Oliver Knuth said the programs on tap are: Share the Warmth coat drive through the month of October; coat and winter items distribution Nov. 6; bell ringing Nov. 14 through Dec. …

Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, recently opened a behavioral-health urgent care center. Called “Turning Point,” it is St. Joseph County’s first and only urgent care / walk-in clinic for children and adult behavioral-health services. Turning Point offers immediate access to wellness resources and vital community partners five days a week, without the …

A 33-year-old Kalamazoo woman recently won a $2 million top prize in a Michigan Lottery scratch-off game. The woman purchased the winning ticket at Hoffman’s Corner Store, 5905 S. Westnedge Ave., in Portage. The game, Colossal Cashword, costs $30 per ticket. The woman’s ticket featured the maximum 10 words, the quantity needed to collect the game’s top prize. Lottery officials …