The second and final week of the annual Donut Drive, staged by the St. Joseph County United Way, begins Monday in White Pigeon. The Donut Drive started this week and took place in Centreville, Sturgis, Three Rivers and this morning in Colon. Executive director Kelly Hostetler said the donut drive serves as a public thank you for the support provided …

A consultant to review possible locations for a senior center in the Sturgis area is being considered by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Though no action on the matter was taken during Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners during last week’s executive committee meeting heard from Lynn Coursey, Commission on Aging director. She said senior-center development is a niche market and …

A major fundraiser for the St. Joseph County Conservation District takes place Saturday, when a Local Food Festival will be offered in Centreville. The $15-a-person meal will feature a four-course dinner with all produce coming from local sources. The meal is expected to include soup, salad, an entrée and dessert. A limited number of tickets are available. The event takes …

The St. Joseph County United Way is reminding the public that it is still accepting donated items to be included in the 2013 Silent Auction at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Kelly Hostetler, executive director of the Centreville-based St. Joseph County United Way, said the auction is an annual fundraiser for the agency that allows it to support more …

Evidence of methamphetamine production was uncovered during a pair of raids at two residences last week in Cass County. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team on Aug. 13 searched a residence in the 69000 block of Cassopolis Road in Mason Township and another in the 67000 block of Calvin Center Road in Calvin Township. A search of the properties found …

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says two teenagers were responsible for a fire that destroyed over 100 golf carts early Wednesday morning at Hampshire golf course in Dowagiac. The Pokagon Fire Department responded to the fire and were able to save the club house but the cart building and over 100 carts were a total loss. The course was closed …

Clifford J. Hysell Jr., age 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away early Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Heartland Health Care Nursing Home in Three Rivers, MI. He was born on March 3, 1931 in Benton Twp., Michigan the son of the late Clifford Sr. and Ethel (Godacre) Hysell. Mr. Hysell served his country in the U.S. Navy for over 20 …

Robert Carl Robinson, age 64, of Sturgis, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 6, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of the late William Henry and Doris Evelyn (Graham) Robinson. Bob lived most of his life in the Sturgis area and was a longtime dedicated employee of Morgan Olson in Sturgis until …

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Lloyd Kirby has announced he is retiring as superintendent of Colon Community Schools. Kirby, who has led the 650-student district for 19 years, said he and board of education president Ernie Baker talked about the matter last week and, according to Kirby, he and Baker agreed it was time for a change. A replacement for Kirby took up the balance …