Members of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Board acknowledged the source of a $10,000 grant Thursday. Mike Boring, sales manager of the Anderson Foundation, met up with fair board members at the Centreville property for a photo opportunity. Boring, on behalf of the Anderson Family Foundation, was responsible for providing the money to the board. Matched by a $10,000 …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic hit a bright note Thursday, as United Airlines returned to the airport. Airport director Craig Williams said United had pulled its schedule for July, August and September to navigate the impact of COVID-19 on flight operations. United will operate one or two flights daily to and from its Chicago O’Hare gateway, …

Michigan Department of Transportation has announced crews will begin the final stage of U.S. 131 reconstruction in Three Rivers starting today. Traffic will be in the right lanes of northbound and southbound U.S. 131 while construction is completed on the median and Michigan-left turn lanes. Construction is expected to be completed by Nov. 15. Until then, left turns will be …

Nancy E. Fox, age 75, of Centreville, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Nancy’s life began in Schoolcraft on April 12, 1945. The family moved to St. Joseph County where she attended Upper Flatbush and Park Community schools. She attended Three Rivers High School where she graduated in 1964. Nancy worked for Denton Mills in …

St. Joseph County commissioners are expected to decide next week whether to submit a letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer regarding the employment of county prosecutor John McDonough. During their executive committee meeting Wednesday, commissioners debated whether to submit the letter in an effort to remove McDonough from the post he has held for nearly 12 years. Board chairman Dennis Allen …

A grocery chain with a presence in Sturgis for nearly 100 years is closing next month. Kroger’s Central Division announced Wednesday it will close the Sturgis store. Financial performance was cited as the key factor in the company’s decision. According to a company media release, the Sturgis location has not operated profitably for a number of years and the company’s …

St. Joseph County Commission On Aging will have to search for a new director, as Tim Stoll has been hired as chief executive officer at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis. Following an extensive search, Stoll was the clear choice for the position, according to members of the search committee. The 48-year-old Stoll, a Colon High School graduate and Sherwood resident, …

Colon municipal officials have canceled the boil-water order. The source of the problem centered on an issue with the water tower. The village said its tower was being filled and a valve was opened too far, resulting in low water pressure.  

Thomas C. Colpetsir, age 64, of Colon, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Tom was born Jan. 30, 1956, in Sturgis, a son of the late Clayton C. and Barbara A. (James) Colpetsir. Tom graduated from Colon High School with the class of 1973. Following high school, Tom completed plumber apprentice school to …

Robert Neil Baxter, age 83, of Colon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. Robert was born on April 25, 1937 in Hudson, Michigan, a son of the late Neil and Velma (Thompson) Baxter. Robert graduated from Hudson High School with the class of 1955. Following high school Robert attended Grand Rapids Baptist College and Theological Seminary. …