Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the larceny of a firearm from a location in Leonidas Township. The incident occurred between noon Oct. 2 and 6 a.m. Oct. 4 in the 30000 block of King Road. No additional information was provided in a department media release.
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Great Start looks to increase number of Little Free Libraries
Great Start Collaboration of St. Joseph County is seeking anyone interested in hosting a Little Free Library. The free book exchange is typically set up outside a residence or business and features a quantity of books available to anyone. The motto of Little Free Libraries is “If you see something you would like to read, take it. When you’re finished, …
Read More »$100,000 lottery prize for Cass County man
A Cass County man recently claimed a $100,000 prize from Michigan State Lottery. Herman Baker, a Vandalia resident, won the prize through the lottery’s Powerball drawing Aug. 28. Baker matched four of the five numbers and also matched the Powerball number for a $50,000 win. Baker purchased the Power Play option, which doubled his base prize. The ticket was purchased …
Read More »Constantine Fire Department receives grant
Constantine Fire Department Chief Mike Haydon said the agency recently received a sizable grant from the state’s Treasury Department. Haydon said the department received $30,000, which will go toward the purchase of fire equipment for part-time, on-call and volunteer firefighters. The amount is part of $12 million Michigan Department of Treasury allocated to benefit qualified local units of government, he …
Read More »US 131 project update
Here’s an update on work being done on U.S. 131 in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo counties, according to Michigan Department of Transportation’s Christopher Jacobs. Storm sewer work has been completed for the season, permanent sign installation on the outside of the northbound side is finished, concrete curb and sidewalk is done for 2023 and videotaping of culverts is complete. The …
Read More »Woman’s Club donates to Food Site
The Three Rivers Woman’s Club recently donated more than 300 boxes of cereal to the Three Rivers Food Site. The donation was the result of a Sept. 30 “Stuff-the-Truck” event in the lot beside the Three Rivers Elks Lodge. The event was part of the national General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The club cited the value …
Read More »Sturgis Township considers new roof for township building
Sturgis Township officials are debating whether to replace the shingle roof on the township hall. Located on U.S. 12, west of the Sturgis city limits, the township hall features a shingle roof that dates to 2007, when the building opened. Supervisor Von Metzger said the roof is in OK shape but is nearing the end of its life. One task …
Read More »Great Start plans parenting classes
Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County has announced details about its latest parenting class. A new course, “Connecting With Your Teen,” is targeted to those parenting teens. It is adapted from the concepts of Conscious Discipline to support healthy relationships. It will be presented Nov. 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Centreville. “Conscious Discipline Journey,” a 10-session course …
Read More »Final brush pickup in Sturgis
The final brush pickup of 2023 in Sturgis is wrapping up. Department of Public Services crews began the task Monday at the north end of town and have been working their way south. Materials must be neatly stacked on the terrace and away from objects or obstructions such as power poles, guy wires and signposts. Limbs, branches, or brush material …
Read More »Salvation Army seeks volunteers
Salvation Army of Kalamazoo has three upcoming events that require assistance from volunteers. First is a Thanksgiving Food and Coat Distribution. Set up is Nov. 20 and the event is Nov. 21 at the Salvation Army headquarters, 1700 S. Burdick St. Next, Christmas Toy Shop set-up and distribution. Toy sorting is Dec. 6-11, set-up is Dec. 11 and 12, and …
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