St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis recently announced the addition of assistant prosecuting attorney Angelique Camfield. The addition of Camfield marks what Davis called a step in the right direction toward fulfilling her campaign promise to rebuild the prosecutor’s office into a fully staffed, high-functioning legal team. Davis said she remains focused on the work voters elected her to do. …
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Kalamazoo airport receives grant
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has secured an Airport Improvement Program grant in excess of $14 million. Airport director Craig Williams said the grant, issued through the Federal Aviation Administration, will allow the airport to construct a 450-foot extension to one of its runways. In addition, Williams said the funding will also allow the airport to make several supporting infrastructure improvements. …
Read More »Name released – Fatal motorcycle crash
Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash last Wednesday evening north of Three Rivers. 35-year-old John Paul Lewis of Three Rivers died after losing control of his motorcycle and striking the rear of another southbound vehicle on U.S. 131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene. He was …
Read More »Second sewer spill in Fabius Township
The second sewer spill within a month in Fabius Township was reported in late June. Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said the incident was reported shortly before 9 a.m. June 25 in the 15000 block of Gleason Road, near the intersection of King Road. Honeysett said the incident was in the general vicinity of a previous spill June 11. He …
Read More »One person injured in golf cart crash
One person was injured after a golf cart was struck by a pickup last week in Cass County’s Penn Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called shortly after 9 p.m. July 4 to the area of Schultz Court and Shore Acres Road in response to a crash with injury. Deputies said a juvenile was driving a golf cart and …
Read More »Fatal crash north of Three Rivers
A Three Rivers man is dead following a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene around 8:30pm on US-131 near Flowerfield Road in Park Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, a black motorcycle heading southbound lost control and struck the rear of another southbound vehicle. The 35-year-old motorcyclist was …
Read More »Centreville schools consider student-run food store
Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady is exploring the idea of a student-run food store within the high school. During last month’s board of education meeting, Brady introduced Michigan Farm Bureau Community Engagement Specialist Audrey Carey. She provided details about a so-called Food Club initiative, which would create a quasi grocery store for all district students and their family members. …
Read More »Florence Township intersection will get roundabout
A busy intersection in Florence Township has been targeted by the St. Joseph County Road Commission as the site for a roundabout. According to John Lindsey, road commission manager, the agency plans to start developing the circular route at the intersection of Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road later this month. Lindsey said the matter was discussed during the road commission’s …
Read More »Upcoming M-66 project in Sturgis
Sturgis municipal officials have provided feedback on an impending road project involving M-66 north of the city. City engineer Barry Cox said MDOT offered four concepts for the reconstruction of M-66 from U.S. 12 north to Lafayette Street. The project is targeted for the 2029 road construction season. Cox said the preferred plan includes a 47-foot-wide roadway, which would feature …
Read More »Farrand Hall facing court over alleged zoning violations
A popular Colon Township business is being taken to court by local leaders over allegations of zoning violations. WWMT reported that the issue centers on Farrand Hall, a rural venue for communal dining events on the grounds of the historic Farrand Homestead. Colon Township officials said its owners, James Gray and Jacob Hagan, are not following approved uses and not …
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