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Sturgis Township officials are debating whether to replace the shingle roof on the township hall. Located on U.S. 12, west of the Sturgis city limits, the township hall features a shingle roof that dates to 2007, when the building opened. Supervisor Von Metzger said the roof is in OK shape but is nearing the end of its life. One task …

Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County has announced details about its latest parenting class. A new course, “Connecting With Your Teen,” is targeted to those parenting teens. It is adapted from the concepts of Conscious Discipline to support healthy relationships. It will be presented Nov. 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Centreville. “Conscious Discipline Journey,” a 10-session course …

The final brush pickup of 2023 in Sturgis is wrapping up. Department of Public Services crews began the task Monday at the north end of town and have been working their way south. Materials must be neatly stacked on the terrace and away from objects or obstructions such as power poles, guy wires and signposts. Limbs, branches, or brush material …

Salvation Army of Kalamazoo has three upcoming events that require assistance from volunteers. First is a Thanksgiving Food and Coat Distribution. Set up is Nov. 20 and the event is Nov. 21 at the Salvation Army headquarters, 1700 S. Burdick St. Next, Christmas Toy Shop set-up and distribution. Toy sorting is Dec. 6-11, set-up is Dec. 11 and 12, and …

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced from an incident related to drug-smuggling at the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater. Brandon Haggart will serve one to five years in prison after pleading guilty to being a prisoner in possession of contraband. That sentence is in addition to the 7 to 15 years he is currently serving after pleading no contest to …

Neighborhoods Inc. of Battle Creek is taking over operations of the St. Joseph County Housing Assessment Resource Agency. Previously operating out of Keystone Place in Centreville, the St. Joseph County HARA will be located in Neighborhoods Inc.’s satellite office in the Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County office building, on West Main Street in Centreville. The takeover is a …

A first-of-its-kind event in St. Joseph County will take place later this month and proceeds will help raise funds for St. Joseph County 4-H programs. An all-terrain vehicle and off-road vehicle fall color tour ride is set for Oct. 21. The one-day event will cover nearly 100 miles in St. Joseph County and feature a number of scenic routes in …

Construction of the Sturgis splash pad facility at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis is coming to a conclusion. The only major task is completion of a new bathroom facility, set to be finished before winter. Work on the project started in April. Municipal officials said the splash pad has been a “wish list” item on the city’s agenda for several …

The St. Joseph County United Way has announced details related to its inaugural Turkey Donation Drive. Conducted in partnership with Brewhouse BBQ, the turkey drive is being staged in memory of Kevin Doney. Event organizers said Doney was instrumental in smoking turkeys and chickens during the pandemic, and giving the meat to families in need. In keeping with that tradition, …

A Kent County man last week won $4 million on a Michigan Lottery ticket he purchased as a second choice. Lottery officials said the man had a $50 winning ticket and he intended to reinvest in a $50 scratch-off. The ticket he wanted, however, was sold out so he opted for a $30 scratch-off called Millionaire’s Club. The 54-year-old man …