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The first step in a long and comprehensive process to create a vision for the village of Colon begins tonight. Colon Downtown Development Authority and the village council have partnered to engage in a collaboration with Michigan State University. Together, and with the input of business owners and the public, the focus will center on a project called Sustainable Built …

A 35-year-old Sturgis man was arrested last week following an incident in Sturgis. According to a department media release, police were called shortly after 9 p.m. Friday to the 200 block of Memorial Drive, in response to a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, officers learned that a woman with significant facial injuries was assaulted by the suspect. In addition, it was …

A Cass County man was charged with possession of stolen property after a camper was recovered by authorities. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies responded around 5 p.m. Sunday to the 55000 block of Gards Prairie Road, where investigators identified a camper stolen from a location in St. Joseph County. During the course of their investigation, deputies also discovered an undisclosed …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal structure fire in the 14000 block of Timm Rd in Constantine Township. St. Joseph County dispatch received call of the fire at 12:24 Monday morning. By the time the first trooper arrived on scene, the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Two young children perished in the fire. At this time, the …

Saturday’s collection of electronics and household hazardous waste was deemed a success by event organizers. Sponsored by the St. Joseph County Solid Waste Committee, the four-hour collection saw cars lining up an hour before the 8 a.m. start. Pat Kulikowski, secretary of the solid waste committee, said electronics and tires were the most popular stations Saturday. Kulikowski said 1,280 tires …

Centreville’s board of education interviewed four candidates for the its top position last week and in the end, two candidates – Chad Brady and Jerome Wolff – were selected as finalists. The candidate pool also featured Jeremy Wright, Plainwell High School principal, and Barry Younghans, assistant superintendent of Goshen Community Schools. Board president Jeff Troyer afterward said the district was …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident in Park Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies responded to the 16000 block of Muskrat Road, where suspects broke into a barn and stole several motorcycles, motorcycle parts and power tools. The incident was reported Wednesday and the victim believes the incident occurred within the prior two weeks. A black pickup pulling a …

The Mendon School Board took action on two items last week. The calendar for the 2022-2023 school year was approved. School will begin with a half-day Aug. 22, and the final day is scheduled for June 2, barring any make-up days as a result of weather-related cancellations. Also, the board gave superintendent Leasa Griffith a rating of highly effective for …

St. Joseph County residents are being asked to weigh in on how the county commission should allocate federal funding it received in 2021. The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has agreed to allocate $1 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to support community projects. The one-time funding is being provided by the federal government to address health …

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees last week voted to increase tuition by 3 percent. The change will go into effect beginning in the fall 2022 semester. Trustee Rod Lopez, speaking on behalf of the audit/finances committee, said the increase was being recommended to stay on target with the college’s finances. There will be no changes to course fees.