There was little suspense in what members of Centreville Public Schools Board of Education would address first on their agenda at Monday’s board meeting. Acknowledgment of the high school’s state-championship football team, of course, led the hour-long meeting. Board members and Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer shared in the jubilation of the Bulldogs earning the Division 8 crown last week in a …

The first step toward bringing a new Dollar General store to Sturgis was taken last week by members of the Sturgis Planning Commission. The board accepted a site-plan review by Midwest V LLC for the proposed store, which is slated for the 1300 block of North Nottawa Street. The proposed development requires recommendation by the planning commission and subsequent approval …

Members of the Centreville Board of Education took care of several loose ends during their meeting Monday. Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer said she would like to schedule a work session to take place Feb. 8. She said she has rolled out strategic planning with instructional leadership for how to proceed with developing the district’s strategic plan. Also, Lemmer reported that the …

Mary Rose “Rosie” Binando, age 97, of Three Rivers, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 in her home, where she lived her entire life. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mable (Tosi) Binando. Rosie was born January 28, 1923 in Three Rivers, and graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1941. Rosie continued her education …

Scot Lee Allabach, age 60, of Nottawa, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Laurels of Galesburg.  Scott was born on March 22, 1960 in Sturgis, a son of Graydon and Daisy (DuVall) Allabach.  He attended Centreville and White Pigeon Schools, later receiving his GED. In 1977, he married Kathy Hahn in LaGrange; they were later divorced.  In …

A Constantine man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop over the weekend in Mottville Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies attempted to stop a vehicle shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday following a traffic violation on Burke Road near U.S. 12. Deputies said the driver was speeding and disobeying stop signs in the area. The vehicle was pursued …

State Rep. Steve Carra has been appointed by House Speaker Jason Wentworth to serve as vice chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Carra was also selected to serve on the Transportation Committee; Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee; and Financial Services Committee. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules is a statutory panel of the Legislature. The committee is …

Two area men were arrested on drug-related offenses Monday in Sturgis Township. Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on Hazel Street after observing the vehicle had an improper license plate. The driver, a 27-year-old Constantine man, and a 32-year-old Sturgis man were arrested after deputies located methamphetamine and a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. The suspects were charged with several …

State police troopers said speed is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle crash last week in Mottville Township. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 12, east of Blue School Road. The driver, a 22-year-old Sturgis man, told authorities he was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee on U.S. 12 when he lost control of the …

If Michigan could administer 50,000 coronavirus vaccine doses a day, it could hit its goal of inoculating 70% of people age 16 and older by August. At the current rate, about 29,000 per day, it would not finish until a year from now. The issue is limited supplies — something Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and health officials hope can be addressed …