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A Vicksburg man who pleaded guilty to leaving a child in a vehicle causing death will be sentenced in March. Kalamazoo County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeff Williams said 36-year-old Chad Martin pleaded guilty Jan. 21. The case stems from an incident Aug. 13, when Martin left home at 6 a.m. with his two children, intending to drop them off …

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday to honor a request for a $15,000 contribution. Representatives from Rooted of St. Joseph County appeared at last week’s executive committee and again at this week’s board meeting to seek funding toward its goal to build a safe house in the Centreville area. Rooted Executive Director Tiffany Wagler and Jim Stuck, chairman …

Branch County Intermediate School District officials have secured the services of a company to help it find its new superintendent. ISD officials last week opted to work with Michigan Association of School Boards. It was chosen over Michigan Leadership Institute. Current superintendent Kris Jenkins has already indicated her plans to retire in June following a seven-year tenure as ISD chief.

Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency officials are recommending anyone who has not yet received a flu shot to consider following through for protection against influenza. CHA Director of Personal Health and Disease Prevention Heidi Hazel said it is not too late to receive a shot. Hazel noted all counties in the state are experiencing a high rate of influenza, putting …

Kalamazoo County is taking a pass on holding its annual county fair in 2025. A study to help determine the future of the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair is underway, according to Kalamazoo County Commissioner Jeff Hepler. The feasibility study, which is being conducted at a cost of $100,000, will take into account a number of factors before a recommendation is …

A local, not-for-profit group is expected to receive a $15,000 boost from St. Joseph County next week. Rooted of St. Joseph County is in the final stages of a $500,000 fundraiser to build a safe house in Centreville. The county’s contribution would be matched by the Fibre Converters Foundation. Details of the fundraiser were provided by Rooted founder Tiffany Wagler …

The Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority recognized an outgoing member during its Feb. 6 meeting. Chairman Andrew George was honored for his eight years on the DDA board. George announced in August he would not seek a new term to the board, making last week’s meeting his final as a member. George, who spent seven of his eight years as …

Sturgis municipal officials said a snow-removal emergency remains in effect. As a result, parking is prohibited on all city streets and will remain in effect until streets have been cleared of snow between two successive street intersections. The owner of any vehicle parked in violation is subject to a citation of $50.

Bronson Community School District is planning to ask its registered voters whether to support a $32.3 million bond proposal later this year. Board of Education members last month passed a resolution to ask their voters whether to approve a request to levy 4.98 mills for 25 years on property in the school district. The request is to be fielded by …

Fabius Township-based Camp Eberhart has announced new group-fitness classes it is hosting. Classes vary during the week but include “Melt,” which takes place 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. “Melt” is a gentle, self-care technique that enhances mobility, stability and performance. “Core Fusion,” a combination of MELT, Pilates and gentle yoga, is offered 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and …