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Kalamazoo State Theatre officials announced Tuesday a pause in operations effective later this month. The closure is intended to be temporary, and will be used to gather interest and identify a new organization – likely a non-profit – to resume operations at the 97-year-old performance venue. Owner Roger Hinman said he remains committed to preserving the cultural and architectural importance …

A 45-year-old Bronson woman died over the weekend following a one-vehicle crash in Branch County’s Bethel Township. Deputies were called at 11 a.m. Saturday to Snow Prairie Road, just north of Lindley Road, in response to a crash with injury. Deputies found the vehicle’s occupant, Kelda Tiller, was unresponsive. A bystander had initiated CPR until first responders arrived. Despite the …

An online campaign has been established to help raise funds to help cover the cost of a funeral for a 2-year-old Sturgis Township girl. Family members have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with burial expenses for Octavia Bohne. The youngster was pronounced dead inside her mobile home Thursday; her mother was arrested. Paige Nichole Bohne, 21, was arraigned …

A 21-year-old woman was charged last week with open murder. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said Paige Bohne was charged in connection to an incident shortly before 1 p.m. Nov. 7 at Memory Lane trailer park in Sturgis Township. Deputies and first responders were dispatched to the residence for a report of an unresponsive 2-year-old. Attempts to revive the child, identified as …

Fall cleanup in Colon started last week and continues through the end of the month. DPW crews started on Long Lake Road and adjacent areas last week. Workers will move on to an area that includes St. Joseph, South Swan, West State and North Blackstone. The next area includes the area of John, Goodell, Poplar, Palmer, Abbott and Burr Oak …

Vicksburg village officials have announced a detour on a major north-south route leading into Kalamazoo. CN railroad tracks that cross Richardson Street, in the northeast quadrant of the village, will be under repair for the next week. As a result, the crossing is closed through the projected Nov. 18 completion date. Village manager Jim Mallery said municipal officials were not …

Michigan State Police has issued a media release related to a series of incidents occurring at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Investigators said a number of situations in May 2023 involved several people attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. The contraband was intercepted, however, before it reached prisoners. A joint investigation was started between Michigan Department of Corrections and …

Here’s a look at November’s Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86, hosts the first distribution. It starts at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will oversee the following distribution. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. Nov. 14. The Huss Project in Three Rivers will be …

Michigan State Police has announced the promotion and new assignment of a long-time officer. First Lt. Jeremy Carlisle has been promoted to captain. In addition, he has been appointed commander of the Fifth District. The region covers Southwest Michigan. Carlisle replaces Captain Michael Brown, who recently retired. In his capacity as commander, Carlisle will oversee services for MSP posts in …

Two Constantine residents died in a head-on crash last weekend in Florence Township. State police responded around 9:30 a.m. Sunday to Sevison Road, near the intersection of Mintdale Road. Investigators said the 22-year-old driver of a Mercedes was heading north on Sevison Road when the driver, a White Pigeon resident, lost control. The vehicle crossed the center line and crashed …