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A coaching decision considered a foregone conclusion was made last week by Colon High School. Robbie Hattan was named varsity football coach of the 8-man Magi team. Hattan announced in February he was returning to Colon to serve as its director of student services and facilities. Now, he adds the roles of coach and athletic director to his duties. Hattan, …

After three years as Sturgis city manager, Andrew Kuk announced this week he is resigning. The announcement came following a closed-session meeting Wednesday. Kuk’s resignation will be effective July 24. During Wednesday’s city commission meeting, Kuk said reasons for his resignation and separation are based on personal reflection and consideration of the goals of the commission. He said the separation …

Michigan Department of Transportation has started work at two separate intersections on U.S. 12 in Cass County. The first is at Beebe Road in Milton Township and the other at Adamsville Road in Ontwa Township. In both cases, MDOT crews are adding left-turn lanes at the crossroads. MDOT urges motorists to exercise caution when approaching either of these intersections.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the return of two vintage scooters. Three Rivers Police Department officials said a 1957 Cushman scooter, white in color, and a black, 1959 Cushman Eagle scooter were stolen April 1 from a garage at a location in the 800 block of Hill Street. Access to the garage was gained by …

Three Rivers Promise is hosting a pickleball tournament. Event organizers said the fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. June 27 at Armstrong Park in Three Rivers. Teams will play eight games and cost is $60 per team. The format is a doubles round robin. Skill levels are from novice to advance. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams. All …

Park Township residents will be asked whether to support a millage request dedicated to local road improvements. Township board members recently agreed to move forward with an August 4 request to seek four-tenths of a mill for improvements to Moorepark Road, and portions of Parkville and Thompson Lane, among others. Park Township had funding through a local road millage from …

A teenager was injured in a one-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 7:45 p.m. Friday to an area of Bellows Road, south of Sweet Road. Investigators said a 16-year-old Edwardsburg resident was driving south on Bellows Road and his vehicle collided with a log in the road. The driver …

Two Cass County men have been charged with drug-related offenses after they were arrested last week in Mason Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies paired up with Cass County Drug Enforcement Team to execute a search warrant Friday at a residence in the 19000 block of Stateline Road. Authorities arrested a 57-year-old man and a 36-year-old man. They face charges …

Here’s a reminder that the annual spring collection of household hazardous waste and electronics recycling at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds is less than two weeks away. According to the St. Joseph County Conservation District, this year’s spring event will be on Tuesday, May 5th. The four-hour event will start at 2 p.m. Items accepted include up to 10 free …

Construction staging and setup activity starts this week for work related to the $12.5 million St. Joseph County Courts Building renovation, marking the first comprehensive updates to the facility in more than 50 years. According to a media release, the project is designed to improve safety, modernize building systems, and enhance overall court operations for residents and staff. As a …