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St. Joseph County United Way is conducting a raffle in which the winner will receive a new grill. The fundraiser features a top prize of a Royal Gourmet, six-burner grill. The winner will also receive an assortment of grilling tools and a $100 gift card to Vander Farms. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. They can be purchased …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has secured an Airport Improvement Program grant in excess of $14 million. Airport director Craig Williams said the grant, issued through the Federal Aviation Administration, will allow the airport to construct a 450-foot extension to one of its runways. In addition, Williams said the funding will also allow the airport to make several supporting infrastructure improvements. …

The Three Rivers Promise is once again sponsoring an all-you-can-eat fish fry and chicken tenders dinner to raise funds for the local scholarship program. It will be held 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers. Event organizers said last year’s meal raised more than $10,000. Food will be provided by Dan’s fish and …

Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday evening north of Three Rivers. 35-year-old John Paul Lewis of Three Rivers died after losing control of his motorcycle and striking the rear of another southbound vehicle on U.S. 131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. He was …

The second sewer spill within a month in Fabius Township was reported in late June. Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said the incident was reported shortly before 9 a.m. June 25 in the 15000 block of Gleason Road, near the intersection of King Road. Honeysett said the incident was in the general vicinity of a previous spill June 11. He …

One person was injured after a golf cart was struck by a pickup last week in Cass County’s Penn Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly after 9 p.m. July 4 to the area of Schultz Court and Shore Acres Road in response to a crash with injury. Deputies said a juvenile was driving a golf cart and …

A Three Rivers man is dead following a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 8:30pm on US-131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, a black motorcycle heading southbound lost control and struck the rear of another southbound vehicle. The 35-year-old motorcyclist was …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady is exploring the idea of a student-run food store within the high school. During last month’s board of education meeting, Brady introduced Michigan Farm Bureau Community Engagement Specialist Audrey Carey. She provided details about a so-called Food Club initiative, which would create a quasi grocery store for all district students and their family members. …

A busy intersection in Florence Township has been targeted by the St. Joseph County Road Commission as the site for a roundabout. According to John Lindsey, road commission manager, the agency plans to start developing the circular route at the intersection of Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road later this month. Lindsey said the matter was discussed during the road commission’s …

Sturgis municipal officials have provided feedback on an impending road project involving M-66 north of the city. City engineer Barry Cox said MDOT offered four concepts for the reconstruction of M-66 from U.S. 12 north to Lafayette Street. The project is targeted for the 2029 road construction season. Cox said the preferred plan includes a 47-foot-wide roadway, which would feature …