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A Cass County man was hospitalized after crashing the moped he was driving last weekend in Mason Township. Cass County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded shortly before 12:30 p.m. Friday to an area along Tharp Lake Road near State Line Road. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a 19-year-old man lying on the road and suffering from head injuries. Details about …

St. Joseph County Road Commission officials have announced the temporary closure of a bridge in Burr Oak Township. Agency officials said the McKale Road bridge, which crosses the Prairie River, is shut down until further notice for extensive repairs. The bridge in question is on a gravel route between Hackman Road to the north and Cowles Road to the south.

Fans of grilled-cheese sandwiches have something to look forward to next month in downtown Colon. The inaugural “Grilled Cheese Festival,” a fundraiser event, comes to town Sept. 27. Event organizers are looking for participants who think they have what it takes to make the best grilled-cheese sandwich. The public, meanwhile, will have the opportunity to sample and vote on their …

Vicksburg Village Manager Jim Mallery said Vicksburg Downtown Development Authority’s Property Improvement Grant program is back for another year. During last week’s village council meeting, Mallery said downtown businesses will have the opportunity to receive funding to finance exterior improvements thanks to grant money secured by the village. Matching funds are required. Mallery said grants available are one for $15,000, …

A familiar name in the world of grocery stores is in the process of purchasing the Village Market chain of supermarkets. Harding’s Friendly Markets has reached a tentative agreement to purchase the four remaining Village Market grocery stores. Village Market has markets in Colon, Allegan, Gobles and Decatur. The Village Market chain is owned by South Haven-based Murk Management. Hardings, …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners recently approved a strategic plan. The eight-goal plan applies to St. Joseph County as a government entity. Presented to the board of commissioners at its monthly meeting last week, the strategic plan was put together over the course of several months by consultant Allyson Brunette. With input from county officials, the plan’s goals …

Constantine village officials are putting the final touches on what turns out to be the county’s final community celebration. Constantine’s 2025 Harvest Festival, a one-day event will start at 11 in the morning Saturday, Sept. 6 on East Water Street. Highlights will include a pancake breakfast at the fire station, a quilt show at the Constantine Township Library, numerous activities …

Glen Oaks Community College announced it has filled the position of director for Housing Operations. Matthew Graham, who has almost two decades of experience in student housing and campus life, was recently hired by Glen Oaks. His appointment supports the college’s commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and student-centered living environment, school officials said. Graham will be in charge of …

Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education recently welcomed a new member to the seven-person panel. Elizabeth Ogreen was sworn in last week to complete the term started by Nichole Cover, who stepped down a month ago. A Muskegon County native, Ogreen will remain on the board through the end of 2026 and has the option in late 2026 to …

Constantine Fire Chief Mike Hayden said he has trimmed more than $500,000 from the projected cost of the village’s new fire station. During last week’s Constantine Village Council meeting, Hayen said he had met with senior project manager Mike Devries to find areas where cuts could be made in order to accommodate features that Hayden said he felt were higher …