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Thurston Woods CEO Tim Stoll said a member of its board of directors has received a state-wide award. Debora Capman was named “Trustee of the Year” by LeadingAge Michigan. The honor was announced at an awards event April 30. Each award winner was nominated by their peers and selected by a group of committee members from among many nominations across …

Due to increased air traffic, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is currently working on six different projects with a collective price tag of $600 million. Last year, the airport broke its passenger record of almost 3.8 million travelers. Now, a new air-traffic-control tower is being designed to help manage the surge in flyers, which so far this year, is …

A 45-year-old Mendon woman died Thursday morning in a two-car crash in Mendon Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called around 8 a.m. to Silver Street, just north of Pinhook Road, in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators determined that a 24-year-old man from Hillsdale County was driving north on Silver Street, where his vehicle struck head-on a car …

Due to Thursday’s passing of assistant prosecutor Melissa Hallack, a candidate forum that was to include the three contestants for St. Joseph County prosecutor Thursday evening was postponed. Hallack died in a two-vehicle crash in Mendon Township around 8 a.m. Thursday. The re-scheduled session starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Glen Oaks Community College. In addition to prosecutor’s office candidates, …

Centreville Public Schools invites the public to attend a ceremonial groundbreaking of an addition to its elementary school. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. June 10. The ceremonial groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction of a new lunch room and music room, which will be added to the north end of the building. A welcome speech will be made …

Magic City Grill Fest is accepting competitors for its June 22 cook-off in downtown Colon. The BBQ competition features three rounds, starting with ribs, followed by chicken and concluding with beef sliders. Tasters’ tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Meanwhile, entry is $100 per team. There will also be a cornhole tournament, tricycle races and a raffle …

A four-year member of the Vicksburg Parks and Recreation Board was sworn in earlier this month to the Vicksburg Village Council. Chad Kissinger, a 35-year-old Indiana native replaces Rick Holmes, who stepped down Jan. 29. Kissinger said his experience with the Parks and Recreation Committee – for which he has served as chairman since 2022 – was a good springboard …

St. Joseph County Animal Control has established three drop boxes for anyone wishing to donate items to the Centreville-based agency. Drop boxes are at: Fibre Converters on Industrial Drive in Constantine, Glen Oaks Community College and outside Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health, in Centreville. Donation ideas include unscented bleach, adult dry dog food, leashes, collars, wet dog food, white vinegar, …

Centreville High School has announced the hiring of James Phillips as its new varsity football coach. Phillips had been an assistant coach at Three Rivers High School for a number of years. He replaces Jerry Schultz, who has accepted the head coach job at Mattawan High School.

Nearly a year after construction began, St. Joseph County’s Three Rivers courts building hosted its ceremonial ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The site houses the county’s Family Court, which is comprised of Friend of the Court, and juvenile and probate court. Their relocation frees up much-needed space at the Centreville courts building. County commission chairman Ken Malone welcomed a crowd of more than …