A Sturgis woman was arrested on drug-related charges earlier this week. Sturgis officers were notified around 6 p.m. Monday that a woman approximately 30 years old had been loitering in the 200 block of South Street. Officers located the female in question, finding her a short distance away. Through investigation, officers found she was in possession of methamphetamine. Her name …

Centreville Public Schools has offered a contract to Chad Brady to serve as its junior/senior high principal, according to superintendent Stephanie Lemmer. The move was made during Monday’s board of education meeting. Brady replaces Matt Hawkins, who spent two years in the position but has accepted a similar job in Vicksburg. Brady taught at Kalamazoo Public Schools for 11 years …

Authorities say a body has been found that’s believed to be that of a man who was reported missing while canoeing in southwestern Michigan. The Berrien County sheriff’s office says 35-year-old Michael Scott of Kalamazoo was last seen canoeing Saturday on the St. Joseph River with friends. Crews searched the river for him with no immediate success. The sheriff’s office …

Drugmaker Pfizer Inc. plans to expand manufacturing in Michigan and add 450 jobs under an incentives deal approved Tuesday by the state’s economic development arm. The company is expected to spend $465 million building a new facility in Portage near Kalamazoo, with production starting in 2024. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved an $11.5 million package, including $10.5 million in …

Dolores A. Bertrand, age 83, of Colon, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018, at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dolores was born May 15, 1935, in Portland, Ore., a daughter of the late Archie and Ruby (Currier) Eddy. On Sept. 29, 1954, she married Delos Bertrand of Battle Creek. Dolores was an avid member of Colon American …

FireKeepers Casino Hotel in southern Michigan plans to expand its hotel by building a second tower. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi announced Monday that an aim is to attract more people from across the Midwest to the casino and hotel near Battle Creek. They also hope to bring in new and larger conventions and business meetings. FireKeepers Casino …

When the Kalamazoo Wings take the ice this fall, there will be a very familiar face missing from the lineup.  Longtime goaltender, Joel Martin, announced his retirement from hockey. Kind of, that is. Fans will now be able to see what Martin, 35, can do off the ice for the K-Wings as he was named as the new assistant coach. …

I feel that I must apologize for the actions of some individuals of my generation. We are the ones responsible for raising children who were never taught manners or responsibility. Now I’m not saying that all of us failed at parenting, because most took the responsibility seriously. What I’m saying is that many things have changed over the years, which …

Sheriff’s officials are investigating the theft of a vehicle in Constantine Township. Sheriff Brad Balk said deputies were called at 9 p.m. Saturday to the 11000 block of Quarterline Road regarding the theft of a 1997 Ford F-150. The vehicle’s color is maroon with gold trim. It features an extended cab and has a maroon hard-cover over the bed. The …

The Three Rivers Health Auxiliary team has announced five recipients who will receive medical scholarships totaling $5,000. Students each receiving a $1,000 scholarship are: Kira Ranee’ Wright of Three Rivers, who will be attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Maegan Saunders of Mattawan High School. She has enrolled at Grand Valley State University; Joshua First of Dowagiac and a soon-to-be student …