A community Christmas celebration in Centreville takes place tonight with a variety of events. Hometown Christmas in Centreville celebration runs 4 to 7 p.m. Key locations include: Village office, which is hosting Santa, offering free books and a drop-box for items to be donated to Building Hope Free Store. The Chill Bean, 140 W. Main St., is offering free coffee, …

Hi, my name is Shiloh… I am a blond and white, mixed breed. I’m 5 years old, I am spayed and up to date on my vaccinations, I am also chipped. I was surrendered because I wasn’t taking well to the new baby in our household. I am housebroken, and crate trained, and I get along well with other dogs, …

A 61-year-old Florida man died in a crash between a pickup and semi tractor-trailer earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers were called around noon Tuesday to an area of U.S. 12 between White Pigeon and Mottville. Investigators determined the driver of the pickup crossed the centerline and struck the semi head-on. The 53-year-old semi driver, an Indiana …

A collection of artwork created by a Glen Oaks Community College professor is on public display. Michael Northrop’s “A Retrospective of 22 Years at the Oaks,” can be viewed at Flora Kirsch-Beck Art Gallery on the campus of Glen Oaks Community College. School officials said the exhibit features 32 pieces, in addition to photos of other installations of art across …

Cass County was one of 11 counties in the state to receive a grant for park-related improvements. In all, 13 grants were awarded to 11 counties, which are recipients of funds administered through the Michigan Department of Natural Resource. A total of $7.4 million was allocated in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park was …

When Justin Taylor signed with the Kalamazoo Wings back in 2010, he had no idea that he would one day write several new chapters in the franchises storied history book,let alone be playing for the same team for 12 years. “In this league it doesn’t happen,” Taylor said of his longevity with the K-Wings.  “Most players usually stay for three …

Centreville Public Schools is inching closer to whether it will turn to voters regarding a potential millage-renewal request. Superintendent Chad Brady said he expects a decision on the matter to be yielded at the board of education’s Dec. 12 meeting. Brady said the district has cast a wide-reaching net in an effort to secure valid input. Besides staff and student …

Sturgis city officials have decided to delay action on whether to use a search firm to help them find city manager candidates. Last week’s shift came after the commission conducted two executive-search-firm interviews Nov. 30. Amy Cell LLC and Walsh Municipal Services were selected by the commission earlier in the month for consideration in guiding the city to replace Mike …

Constantine Village Council members have approved a Michigan Spark Grant application in hopes of developing a splash pad. Administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Spark Grants support public recreational facilities. The village’s Downtown Development Association has pledged $25,000 toward constructing the splash pad. Its estimated cost is $225,000. It would be constructed by Vortex Aquatic Structures. The proposed …

Wayfinding signs, a block-long social district, in-ground planting strips, rooftop gardens and brightly painted crosswalks were just a few of several ideas presented Tuesday to potentially enhance Colon’s image. The third of a three-part series centering on efforts to make Colon a destination community took place Tuesday at the American Legion. The 90-minute program was led by Michigan State University’s …