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The city of Bronson is hoping to establish a non-motorized trail by developing the former railroad line across the north side of the community. City council members recently staged a public hearing as a step toward applying for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Bronson is asking for $261,000 from the state trust. Meanwhile, city manager Brandon Mersman said …

A proposed apartment development project in Sturgis hoping to receive state financial support has hit a road block. Sturgis City Manager Andrew Kuk last week told city commission members the state did not provide the company behind the project funding for the proposed St. Joseph Street Lofts. The high-density apartment complex, at 303 St. Joseph St., is the former Paramount …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced three finalists in its search for a new president. The finalists are Bryan Newton, Vernon Smith and Katherine Zatz. Newton is currently vice president for enrollment management and student services at Wor-Wic Community College in Maryland. He earned a doctor of philosophy in education and human resources studies from Colorado State University; a juris …

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash last weekend in Cass County’s Milton Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 4 p.m. Saturday to Gumwood Road and East Bertrand Road. Investigators said Marshall Smith of Sauk Village, Ill., was driving south on Gumwood Road and his vehicle crossed the center line. It struck a northbound car …

Organizers of a special event next month in Mendon are hoping to attract additional volunteers for the benevolent project. “Mendon Rock the Block” takes place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18. Coordinators said the day is dedicated to bringing together volunteers to assist in exterior home-improvement projects for residents in need within the Mendon area. The goal is to …

State police troopers responded last month to a stabbing incident in Branch County’s Coldwater Township. According to a media release from MSP, troopers responded at 8 p.m. March 1 to the 200 block of Paradise Island Drive. The 28-year-old victim, an Ohio resident, was hospitalized for treatment for internal injuries that required surgery. Investigators said an argument broke out between …

A Coldwater man died in a two-vehicle crash last week in Calhoun County’s Emmett Township. Michigan State Police troopers responded Thursday to a two-vehicle, head-on traffic crash on Michigan Avenue near 12 Mile Road. Investigators said a Dodge Charger was traveling westbound on Michigan Avenue when it crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane. A Hyundai Elantra was being driven …

In support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said the agency is teaming with Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement program. Throughout the month, sheriff’s deputies will remind motorists about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s “Hands-Free Driving” law, which took effect last June. The most common collision …

A Cass County man won a significant windfall thanks to the Powerball lottery game. Marcellus resident Tori Simpson, 55, recently visited lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim his share of a $1 million prize. Simpson’s ticket matched all five white balls selected in the March 16 drawing. Simpson said he purchased the ticket through the Michigan Lottery’s online app. The …

Speed and alcohol were cited as potential factors in a fatal, two-car crash in White Pigeon Township over the weekend, according to investigators. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 2 a.m. Saturday to an area of Fawn River Road, near Mill Pond Road, in reference to a head-on crash. Upon arrival, deputies were made aware of a 26-year-old …