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Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education has re-appointed a trio of members to key roles of the seven-member panel. During their Jan. 13 meeting, Emily Halling was voted to continue serving as board president. Meanwhile, Lynn Brand maintains her role as its vice-president. Finally, Gwen Donmyer retains her position as board secretary. In addition, Ben Myers was chosen for the …

St. Joseph County Fairgrounds has issued a media release to recognize Glen Oaks Community College. Fair manager Christina Yunker said the college’s welding department recently completed the task of fabricating 27 sign bases. Yunker said the skill and dedication demonstrated by the students and faculty have enhanced the fairground’s ability to provide clear and informative signage throughout its property. She …

Cass County officials recently announced that a solution to a decades-long issue related to an abandoned church is on the horizon. The matter centers on the Church of Cassopolis. Located at 520 Pearl St., it is one of seven buildings set to be demolished as part of a third round of the State Land Bank Authority’s Blight Elimination Program. A …

St. Joseph County United Way is opening a family catastrophic fund for a Sturgis man who passed away in his sleep last week. Thirty-four-year-old Martin Edmisten died peacefully of natural causes. A dairy farmer, Edmisten was the father of four sons and three daughters. Edmisten also worked at Three Rivers Fire Department and volunteered with Tri-Township Fire Department. He was …

Industrial real estate developer Clark Logic recently completed the purchase of Midwest Realty Group, based in Portage, Michigan, acquiring all aspects of Midwest Realty Group’s business services, including brokerage, property management, tools and equipment, trucks, trailers, and industrial supplies. Founded by Rick DeKam, Midwest Realty Group has served the Southwest Michigan area as a full-service commercial real estate broker with maintenance, …

Vicksburg Village Council has renewed its annual contract with Kalamazoo County for recycling options and hazardous waste disposal. During their Jan. 6 meeting, council members approved the $2,500 pact. It covers the 2025 calendar year. Village manager Jim Mallery said the agreement allows Vicksburg residents to discard hazardous waste and drop off recyclable items at the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous …

A Cass County man required medical treatment after he was stabbed over the weekend in Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 4 a.m. Sunday to High Street in the community of Jones in response to a man who had suffered multiple knife wounds. The victim was given aid by deputies to control his bleeding. He was …

The statewide unemployment rate in Michigan increased from November to December, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. It said the unemployment rate grew from 4.8 percent in November to 5 percent in December. A year ago, Michigan’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate went down by one-tenth of a …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners took a moment last week to recognize one of its own. During the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday, a proclamation acknowledging Ken Malone and the two years he served as chairman of the seven-member panel was approved and presented to the Sturgis resident. In addition, he was presented a replica gavel to symbolize his tenure …

Three former township supervisors are expected to be nominated for an annual award bestowed by St. Joseph County Road Commission. Agency director John Lindsey said during last week’s road commission board meeting he would like Mark Brown of Constantine Township, Don Gloy of White Pigeon Township and John Kroggel of Fabius Township to be considered for the commission’s recognition award. …