Here’s a reminder that Covered Bridge Healthcare is offering COVID-19 testing free of charge for people with symptoms. An appointment is required and can be done by phoning 257-0463. Rapid testing and confirmation is available.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Environmental Stewardship Division recently awarded 95 grants totaling $6.5 million to 57 Michigan Conservation Districts – including two locally – for fiscal year 2021. The funding will help implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. The agency awarded $76,000 to Branch Conservation District and $71,000 to Cass Conservation District. Conservation districts are …

The Kalamazoo State Theatre has been connecting artists and fans for more than 90 years and we are excited to be opening our theatre once again to the public and welcoming our patrons back! This Saturday, November 14th, marks our first event hosting an indoor audience since March 7th, 2020. We’re committed to reopening our venue in a safe and …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have announced the majority of its classes will be taught online for the balance of the semester. President David Devier said the circumstances are identical to the same measure the college employed back in March, when an uptick in COVID-19 cases prompted the precautionary measure. Devier said the semester started positively with numerous protocols in …

Damon Knapp has been promoted to administrative lieutenant at the Sturgis Police Department. Knapp has worked for the department 18 years and has served in a variety of roles, including patrol officer, school-resource officer, field training officer and road patrol sergeant. He also has worked as an on-call firefighter. Knapp has a bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights University and a …

John E. “Jack” Goes, age 82, of Constantine, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Three Rivers Health. Jack was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 7, 1938, a son of Walter and Nancy (Baker) Goes. He graduated from Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky in 1956. Jack attended Purdue University for 2 years where he played football for …

Four juveniles were taken into custody in relation to the weekend arson of the gazebo at Railroad Park in Burr Oak. State police said the incident occurred around 1 p.m. Saturday. Troopers were able to identify the suspects after viewing a video the suspects posted on a social media site. The gazebo appears to be a total loss. The matter …

A dedicated volunteer at a popular St. Joseph County Grange Fair attraction was the recipient of special recognition last week. Selma Comstock, a lifelong Leonidas-area resident, was honored Wednesday by members of the fair board for her 15-year commitment to the “Miracle of Birth” tent at the annual fair. Comstock, 79, is retiring from the fair after representing the tent …

Here I am being looked at by a stuffed pup.  I am Gomez.  Since I am six months old, I am very curious, active and sometimes laid back and I am sooo cute!.  I am a black, neutered male.  I get along with dogs, cats and KIDS. My docket number is 49083, call and make an appointment to adopt me. …

The Michigan Sheriff’s Association is scheduled to provide Victim Advocate Training this weekend at the Fabius-Park Township Fire Department. Victim Services Units are volunteer components of local sheriff’s offices and are trained through the Michigan Sheriff’s Association to provide compassionate support in times of extreme stress, such as the loss of a loved one or being the victim of a …