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A Constantine man was arrested last week after allegedly damaging personal property in Sturgis. According to Michigan State Police, a trooper on routine patrol noticed suspicious activity shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the lot at Jim Stykemain Chevrolet GMC. The trooper noted a state police cruiser with a damaged windshield, side mirror and license plate. Authorities said the vehicle …

The public is cordially invited to an Open House, Saturday, August 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 South Main Street, just outside the Three Rivers city limits. There will be plenty of things to do for the entire family. A Bounce House for the kids and Brats and Hot Dogs for everyone. The American Legion Honor Guard will …

Glen Oaks Community College has partnered with Creative Dining Services to manage its on-campus food service, school officials said. Ottawa County-based Creative Dining Services traditionally works with colleges and universities in the Great Lakes region, offering dining solutions that focus on quality and customer satisfaction, college officials said. Glen Oaks President Bryan Newton said the company’s team supports the mission …

Vicksburg Community Schools appears poised to be in good shape when its doors open Aug. 25, as considerable construction-related progress has been made over the summer. Maintenance Director Dewey Waterman provided a construction update during the board’s July 14 meeting. Waterman said half of Sunset Lake Elementary’s flooring work was completed a year ago, while the balance was tackled this …

Two people were injured following a collision last week in Cass County’s Howard Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday to the area of Carberry Road and Yankee Street in response to a crash with injuries. Investigators said Karen Stanton, 57, of Osceola, Ind., was driving west on Yankee Street as 54-year-old Niles resident …

A popular eatery in Vicksburg is on its way to getting an upgrade. Vicksburg Village Council members during their July 21 meeting approved a zoning variance. The council’s blessing will allow Vickers’ Lakeside Tavern to proceed with a plan to enclose a portion of its deck. Village Manager Jim Mallery said the project calls for enclosing roughly one-third of the …

Sturgis municipal officials are debating whether to continue offering curbside recycling. During last week’s city commission meeting, city manager Andrew Kuk said the current contract with Elkhart-based Borden Waste Management Services expires at the end of the year. Kuk said the city is in a position to weigh three options: absorb an anticipated price increase and continue recycling service as …

Two members of the Burr Oak 4-H Club recently received state recognition. Taylor Johnson was named the winner of the 2025 Michigan 4-H award in Junior Companion Animal Science. Meanwhile, Taylor Trattles was chosen as the recipient of the 2025 Michigan 4-H award in Junior Swine Science. Michigan’s state awards program took place June 18 in East Lansing. The Michigan …

Look at your zipper. See the initials YKK? It stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushibibaisha, the world’s largest zipper manufacturer. A few Ponderisms: — I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. — Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing. — All of …

Organizers behind Centreville’s annual Home Town Christmas Celebration event are appealing to the public for volunteers to assist with the 2025 program. Meetings to help plan the one-day event start this week. The fourth-annual Home Town Christmas Celebration is Dec. 6 and features a number of attractions at various locations in Centreville. The celebration has grown due to its success, …