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Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education this week adopted its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In addition, it extended the contract for superintendent Art Ebert. The 2024-25 budget reflects $40.8 million in total revenue and $41.2 million in expenditures, with a projected starting fund balance of $8.4 million. The fund balance is equal to nearly 20 percent of its …

Armstrong International of Three Rivers recently staged a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new manufacturing facility. The June 20 event signified the start of construction related to a 29,000-square-foot manufacturing space, which will include production of 150 heat pumps a year once at full operation. Company officials expect the eventual creation of 30 new jobs once the facility opens in 2026. …

Three Rivers Police Deputy Chief Sam Smallcombe said a 20-year-old resident missing since last weekend has been located. Smallcombe said officers were informed Tuesday that Adrian McConnell had been missing since Sunday. He had been last seen in the area of Elm and Hoffman streets and wearing blue plaid pants and a bright blue Sponge Bob t-shirt. Smallcombe issued a …

Tires, fishing gear, and a fair amount of bottles and cans were retrieved last weekend from Swan Creek and a small stretch of the St. Joseph River. The 2.5-mile route Saturday in Colon was the first of the St. Joseph County Conservation District’s four river cleanup events this summer. It marks the agency’s 14th year overseeing river cleanups Eric Pretzlav, …

Three significant pieces of Vicksburg’s budget puzzle were addressed by Village Council members during a special meeting June 24. Fiscal year 2024-25 funding related to major and local streets, Angels Crossing Golf Course and employee compensation were addressed by Village Manager Jim Mallery. Regarding employee compensation, Mallery proposed a 4 percent salary increase for village treasurer Michelle Morgan, clerk Christian …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigation a breaking-and-entering incident in Constantine Township. According to a department media release, troopers were dispatched to the 10000 block of North River Road. Troopers were advised that the incident occurred between 2 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A lock and chain-link fence were cut, but no items were stolen, authorities said.

Postseason awards were handed out by Michigan Softball Coaches Association following the conclusion of the state tournament last week. A pair of local teams were well-represented with more than one honoree on the First Team for their respective divisions. Both Bronson and Mendon were awarded three players each. Bronson’s Ashlynn Harris (pitcher), Brealyn Lasky (first base) and Lydia Wells (catcher) …

Undersheriff Jason Bingaman wishes to make residents aware of a scam that started on the east side of the state and has now reached St. Joseph County. Bingaman said deputies responded Friday to the 60000 block of M-66 in Colon Township to investigate a possibly stolen skid steer. Investigators found the scam involves individuals renting equipment from stores such as …

Organizers behind Colon’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display said donations for the 2024 show are down considerably compared to this point in the past. Co-organizer Kay Decker said it was decided to not spend money on postage and materials to solicit via direct mail funds from village residents. Instead, a public appeal is being made through social media to …

An 18-year-old man and his 33-year-old passenger face a number of charges after attempting to flee from officers over the weekend. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency was called Sunday by Sturgis Police to assist with a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. During the pursuit, the driver pulled into a yard in the 400 block of Edka Street. Authorities said …