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Vicksburg Community Schools appears poised to be in good shape when its doors open Aug. 25, as considerable construction-related progress has been made over the summer. Maintenance Director Dewey Waterman provided a construction update during the board’s July 14 meeting. Waterman said half of Sunset Lake Elementary’s flooring work was completed a year ago, while the balance was tackled this …

Huss Project has announced details related to its annual “Back to School Celebration” event. School-aged children accompanied by an adult caregiver will receive a free backpack full of school supplies. Local organizations will be on hand to share information about helpful services and offer kid-friendly activities. The event starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, during the Huss Project Farmers Market …

Two people were injured following a collision last week in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday to the area of Carberry Road and Yankee Street in response to a crash with injuries. Investigators said Karen Stanton, 57, of Osceola, Ind., was driving west on Yankee Street as 54-year-old Niles resident …

A popular eatery in Vicksburg is on its way to getting an upgrade. Vicksburg Village Council members during their July 21 meeting approved a zoning variance. The council’s blessing will allow Vickers’ Lakeside Tavern to proceed with a plan to enclose a portion of its deck. Village Manager Jim Mallery said the project calls for enclosing roughly one-third of the …

Sturgis municipal officials are debating whether to continue offering curbside recycling. During last week’s city commission meeting, city manager Andrew Kuk said the current contract with Elkhart-based Borden Waste Management Services expires at the end of the year. Kuk said the city is in a position to weigh three options: absorb an anticipated price increase and continue recycling service as …

Two members of the Burr Oak 4-H Club recently received state recognition. Taylor Johnson was named the winner of the 2025 Michigan 4-H award in Junior Companion Animal Science. Meanwhile, Taylor Trattles was chosen as the recipient of the 2025 Michigan 4-H award in Junior Swine Science. Michigan’s state awards program took place June 18 in East Lansing. The Michigan …

Organizers behind Centreville’s annual Home Town Christmas Celebration event are appealing to the public for volunteers to assist with the 2025 program. Meetings to help plan the one-day event start this week. The fourth-annual Home Town Christmas Celebration is Dec. 6 and features a number of attractions at various locations in Centreville. The celebration has grown due to its success, …

Waste Management’s next quarterly Styrofoam recycling collection is coming up in a few weeks. The third of four collections this year takes place 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Westside Landfill Recycling Center, 60050 Roberts Road, Three Rivers. The recycling station is on the east side of the landfill. There is no charge and acceptable items include dinnerware, take-out …

A Sturgis man was arrested earlier this week after barricading himself in his residence. Sturgis Department of Public Safety officials said officers were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of West Jerolene Street in response to an alleged domestic assault. Officers were joined by deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department in responding to what was …

A record number of participants were recently involved in an annual fishing event to benefit area youth. The 17th Larry Headley “Reeling in the Future” tournament took place July 12 at Sand Lake in Nottawa. Sponsored by Three Rivers Area Mentoring, “Reeling in the Future” pairs TRAM students with volunteers who offer their watercraft and fishing expertise with TRAM students. …