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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 …

I’m putting this column together on Sunday, the day before Veterans Day. I always try to have it completed earlier, but my schedule has prevented me from getting to it until now. I must finish this column by today so that I can get it to the radio station before Monday morning. WLKM Radio carries the column on their website …

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 …

Lincoln Avenue is named for President Abraham Lincoln. Many streets in 3rd ward are named after famous people connected with the Civil War. People, places, and things in Lincoln’s life include: 1776 – Daniel Boone brought Lincoln’s grandparents to Kentucky, 1809 – Abraham was born and the U. S. made importing slaves illegal. 1842 – Abe married Mary Todd. 1857 …

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 …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit against a paper company for alleged discharges of PFAS-contaminated wastewater in St. Joseph County. According to WWMT, the lawsuit was filed in Ingham County Circuit Court against Ox Paperboard WP LLC and White Pigeon Mills LLC, which is collectively “Ox Paperboard.” The lawsuit alleges Ox Paperboard’s unauthorized wastewater discharges resulted in the …

The biggest prize up for grabs Tuesday in St. Joseph County was claimed by Nottawa resident Kevin Kane. Kane, 46, was the top vote-getter in the contest for St. Joseph County Probate Court judge. His opponent for the six-year, non-partisan position was Three Rivers native Kelly Ward. Kane will replace 73-year-old David Tomlinson, who has aged out after a 12-year …