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Michigan State Police troopers arrested a man in Branch County’s Coldwater Township last week on multiple, driving-related offenses. According to a department media release, law-enforcement officials were notified Wednesday of a reckless driver allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident in Sherwood Township, and an assault and road-rage incident in Athens Township. The driver’s vehicle was spotted on North Union City …

An Easter-themed fundraiser over the weekend to benefit a St. Joseph County emergency housing facility was deemed a success by its organizers. Superintendent Chad Brady said the inaugural Easter Egg Hunt 5K run/walk, organized by the Centreville High School National Honor Society, drew nearly 150 participants – 50 more than the goal of 100. The route covered areas around the …

The city of Sturgis has announced its downtown events for 2025. “Bourbon, Bacon and Blues” kicks off the season May 23. It is followed by “Movies on North,” which takes place June 6. The five-day Sturgis Fest starts June 24. Then, “MI Art Fest” is July 11, while “Dog Days of Summer” is held two weeks later, July 25. On …

A city police department in Allegan County is contemplating whether to disband and turn law-enforcement services over to the sheriff’s department. According to WGVU, Public Media, Allegan City Manager Joel Dye said eliminating its nine-member police department would save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, allowing municipal officials to reinvest into the community to tackle infrastructure projects. Dye said …

Glen Oaks Community College is now accepting applications for its 2025 STEM Camp program. The three-day event starts June 16 and will include students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades in the fall in St. Joseph County. Participants will have the opportunity to explore coding and robotics, 3-D modeling and printing, and a number of other activities. Event organizers said …

Michigan State University is sponsoring a training program centering on roles and responsibilities of a planning commission. The session is targeted specifically to St. Joseph County. The 90-minute, in-person program focuses on the basics of planning commission for local, elected officials, and appointed officials and interested residents. Specifically, attendees will learn the legal authority and limitations of a county planning …

Bronson officials have issued a statement related to the municipality’s upcoming hydrant flushing event. City manager Brandon Mersman said the annual practice is performed to keep up with routine water-main cleaning. The work is expected to start shortly after midnight in the early-morning hours of April 28 in the eastern portion of the city. After that, shortly after midnight April …

Salvation Army of Kalamazoo County has a few volunteer opportunities coming up in May. The first is May 10, as a part of the annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive.” It is the largest, one-day food drive in the nation and is critical in supporting the agency’s food pantry, according to business and volunteer …

St. Joseph County United Way is sponsoring an upcoming fundraiser to benefit two services offered through the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Roofsit 2025, a four-hour event, starts at 10 a.m. April 30 at the sheriff’s department. United Way officials said all proceeds raised during the fundraiser will be turned over to the sheriff’s department’s Canine Program and its Drone …

Centreville Public Schools has started its search for a new principal. During Monday’s board of education meeting, district officials accepted the resignation of Allen Meyer, jr./sr. high school principal. Meyer, who came to Centreville from Sturgis Public Schools, is completing his first year in the role. District officials did not indicate what prompted the resignation, other than it is effective …