Glen Oaks Community College administrators are reviewing the option of securing a low-interest USDA loan versus the idea of campus financial resources. Currently, the only college debt consists of two USDA loans: the residence hall, which pays for itself in student boarding fees; and the concourse renovation. The proposed South Campus work would potentially include renovation of the locker rooms …

In December 2021, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy signed the final purchase documents for the Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan, making SWMLC the official owner of the property. Ultimately, SWMLC was able to secure grant funding for the acquisition from several different sources, all of which combined with a generous bargain sale by the Armintrout and Milbocker Families, to make the …

Colon Downtown Development Authority officials have announced the DDA’s step forward in an effort to attract visitors to the community. The goal of a new website and branding done by Circa Design is to keep the village relevant and visible, parlaying its role as Magic Capital of the World. The website launched Dec. 29 and can be found at: visitcolonmi.us. DDA …

Michigan Farm Bureau’s 2021 “Young Farmer Excellence in Agriculture” award winner, Loren King of Burr Oak, brought his insight and expertise in farm advocacy and technology to the national stage Saturday, taking home second place at AFBF’s annual convention in Atlanta. The Excellence in Agriculture Award is designed to recognize young farmers for their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability and …

As they have several times this season, the Kalamazoo Wings (17-12-0-0) used last minute heroics to stage a come-from-behind victory over the Fort Wayne Komets (17-10-4-0) at Wings Event Center on Wednesday evening. In an odd beginning to the game, both teams scored while shorthanded for their first goals of the night.  First the Komets Tyler Busch scored an unassisted …

Well !! I am looking for a home without DUCKS!  I chase ducks and I was brought back to Animal Control because I chased them.  I am one and a half to two year old, Female.  I am quiet, housetrained and I get along with other dogs.  I will need my spay surgery.  My name is Ivy, and I am …

All Michigan families eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in January in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recently announced. Eligible clients will see additional food assistance benefits on their Bridge Card from Saturday through Jan. 24. These benefits will be loaded onto Bridge Cards as a separate …

Lori Higgins, client services director for the Pregnancy Helpline Center, said the agency has secured a video-parenting curriculum that might be of interest to soon-to-be parents. Higgins said one-on-one parenting programs are available for dads and moms who are expecting, and for parents of newborn to 2 years of age. Pregnancy Helpline Center has trained men and women mentors eager …

Two annual financial allocations by St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners are expected to be made next week. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners agreed to continue their once-a-year payments to Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, and the Community Health Agency that oversees St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale counties. Finance director Angie Steinman …

Centreville Board of Education members are expected to have an interim superintendent in place within two weeks. With Stephanie Lemmer poised to leave the district for Pennfield Schools before the end of the month, the board agreed during a special meeting Monday to follow through on pursuing someone from a small group of potential candidates. Based on board feedback, it …