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Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials have announced the airport is partnering with locally based OptiMed Health Partners to provide COVID-19 testing to arriving and departing passengers, as well as members of the local community. The OptiMed COVID testing office opened on the airport’s main floor Wednesday. The space will allow for safe and private testing. It is located near the …

The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department has issued updated information related to COVID-19 cases and vaccinations. The agency said as of Friday, it had administered 3,149 immunizations in Cass County and 7,500 in all. The figures include first and second doses. Agency officials said there have been 3,543 confirmed cases and 59 COVID-related deaths in Cass County. The CDC has …

An annual program celebrating recovery from dependency on alcohol and/or drugs takes place Tuesday at Riverside Church. Voices of Hope and Recovery, which features testimonials from area residents in recovery from addiction, starts at 6 p.m. Sponsored by St. Joseph County Substance Abuse Task Force, the 90-minute program is organized to celebrate recovery efforts in the community, and hear voices …

A Three Rivers business has been cited by the state for non-compliance of COVID-19 mandates. Bullseye Marketplace was deemed out of compliance for not requiring employees or customers to wear masks. The citation was made in November, and in a December follow-up, state officials suspended the store’s food license. The state agency that oversees such matters continued to receive complaints …

The St. Joseph County United Way once again set a new record for funds raised, as it recently concluded its 2021 campaign. Director Kelly Hostetler said the 12-month’s campaign goal was exceeded, and more than $1.1 million was raised. Morgan Olson of Sturgis was the top contributor, as its employees pledged more than $170,000. TH Plastics and Burr Oak Tool …

St. Joseph County Resources wishes to remind the public about a group for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Currently meeting virtually, the group meets monthly and welcomes new members. Officials with the organization said the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging and the county’s Community Mental Health agency collaborate to offer a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren. For more information …

A 31-year-old Centreville man was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. Joseph Johnson, who is the second of two people who tried to help Travis McCann get charges dropped against him, was arrested last weekend, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. A probable cause hearing is set for next Thursday and a preliminary examination is March 3. The …

Members of the Constantine Village Council have accepted applications for an adult-use marijuana permit from two provisioning centers in the community. The Dude Abides and Constantine Wellness Center both already have licenses for medical marijuana. The recreational permit is available to businesses with a medical-marijuana permit from the village. There is a $5,000 initial/renewal fee for both the medical and …

Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Ron Moag said the district has decided to suspend in-person learning at Andrews Elementary School for the rest of the month. In a letter posted on the district’s website, Moag stated four positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed between staff and students. Through contact tracing and in conjunction with cases reported last week, the situation …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners is going to try establishing a return to in-person meetings. During their meeting Tuesday, board members agreed it may time to revisit the issue and possibly set a date when they can once again hold their twice-a-month meetings face-to-face. The subject was raised by administrator Teresa Doehring, who recommended the matter appear on the …