St. Joseph County Diaper Bank has announced the dates of its upcoming distribution cycle. Stephanie Zann, Great Start Collaborative coordinator, said the 2025 Diaper Bank Grant has taken a cut for the current fiscal year and, as a result, there will be a reduction in the number of events offered. Distributions are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12, March …

Three area varsity football teams advanced toward a state championship following victories last weekend. The next step for Mendon, Constantine and Schoolcraft will be taken this weekend. In 8-man, Division 1 action, Mendon, 10-1, hosted Martin High School last weekend and claimed a 26-22 win. The Hornets are one win away from playing for a state title but first must …

St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin has released the name of the suspect of a two-car crash that killed a Constantine couple. Marvin said Rayheim Rajaai Robinson, a 22-year-old White Pigeon resident, faces two counts of reckless driving causing death and driving on a suspended license causing death, related to an incident in Florence Township. Authorities were called at 9:30 …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has been honored with the 2024 “Governors Service Award.” The agency’s “Privateers,” its “Wednesday Warriors” and its “Seed Collectors and Pluggers” have been honored with the 2024 Governors Service Award in the “Community Impact” category. Program volunteers have been instrumental in protecting and restoring habitat across southwest Michigan, according to Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy officials. In …

Burr Oak Grange and Burr Oak Township Library are partnering to assemble a mitten tree to benefit Burr Oak and Burr Oak-area children and adults. The promotion runs through Dec. 15. Potential participants are encouraged to stop by Burr Oak Township Library and decorate the tree by adding hats, mittens and scarves for kids and adults. In addition to local …

A 45-year-old Bronson woman died over the weekend following a one-vehicle crash in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Deputies were called at 11 a.m. Saturday to Snow Prairie Road, just north of Lindley Road, in response to a crash with injury. Deputies found the vehicle’s occupant, Kelda Tiller, was unresponsive. A bystander had initiated CPR until first responders arrived. Despite the …

An online campaign has been established to help raise funds to help cover the cost of a funeral for a 2-year-old Sturgis Township girl. Family members have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with burial expenses for Octavia Bohne. The youngster was pronounced dead inside her mobile home Thursday; her mother was arrested. Paige Nichole Bohne, 21, was arraigned …

A 21-year-old woman was charged last week with open murder. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said Paige Bohne was charged in connection to an incident shortly before 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Memory Lane trailer park in Sturgis Township. Deputies and first responders were dispatched to the residence for a report of an unresponsive 2-year-old. Attempts to revive the child, identified as …

Fall cleanup in Colon started last week and continues through the end of the month. DPW crews started on Long Lake Road and adjacent areas last week. Workers will move on to an area that includes St. Joseph, South Swan, West State and North Blackstone. The next area includes the area of John, Goodell, Poplar, Palmer, Abbott and Burr Oak …

Vicksburg village officials have announced a detour on a major north-south route leading into Kalamazoo. CN railroad tracks that cross Richardson Street, in the northeast quadrant of the village, will be under repair for the next week. As a result, the crossing is closed through the projected Nov. 18 completion date. Village manager Jim Mallery said municipal officials were not …