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A school playground in Saint Joseph County has been recognized for its accessibility. According to Soliant, a health-care employment company, the playground at Congress Elementary in Sturgis made the top-ten list for Best Inclusive Playgrounds in America. The playground was ranked fourth out of 10 playgrounds included in the survey. According to the write-up in Soliant, the 10 showcased playgrounds …

Anyone interested in taking part in Colon’s Fourth of July parade has through the end of this week to sign up. Entry forms are available at the village office. Anyone unable to make it to the office this week should call 269-432-1121 for help.

A Sturgis woman was arrested last week after Sturgis Department of Public Safety responded to a stabbing incident. According to a department media release, officers responded at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon to a location in the 200 block of North Maple Street to a report of disorderly conduct. Officers found a man had been stabbed. He was taken to Sturgis …

Colon Township Library officials are issuing a call-out for anyone interested in participating in its Friends of the Library 2025 fundraiser. The event involves decorating or painting a chair, which will then be put up for auction. Artists wishing to participate are asked to stop by the library starting Tuesday to pick up a chair. However, potential participants may use …

I am now into my third week of Stage IV Cardio Rehab, or better known as the “Healthy Heart” program. It was suggested that I sign up for this extra session of Cardio Rehab at Beacon Health & Fitness—Three Rivers. Unlike Stage II, this program doesn’t consist of any classroom time. Heart Healthy meets every Tuesday and Thursday for one …

A recent storm blew over the large shade tree on the Andrews School grounds near the corner of South Douglas and Millard. The wood was hauled away. The swing set was bent. The empty space brought to mind the missing old wooden play area called “Paws Palace”. This community playground, “Paws Palace”, made a big difference in the lives of …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has announced details related to its annual members’ meeting. The theme for the 2025 event is “Celebrate all the good green work you’ve done this year.” The two-hour event starts at 5:30 p.m. July 9 at Edward Lowe Foundation on Decatur Road in Cassopolis. In order to prepare accordingly, agency officials ask that prospective participants RSVP …

Colon Community Schools appears poised to select a retired Lenawee County educator to serve as its next superintendent. Board members agreed this week to move forward with consideration to offering the post to Richard Hilderley. He became superintendent of Tecumseh Public Schools in October 2019 and retired in June 2024. Earlier in his career, Hilderley was superintendent of Bronson Community …

Organizers with the Centreville Summer Food Service Program have announced a change in pick up location. Meet Up to Eat Up food distribution is 4 to 6 p.m. every Thursday, but the new location is outside Centreville Jr./Sr. High School. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, reiterated the previous location, Adams Park, is no longer being used as the distribution …

Officials from the Sturgis Salvation Army in Sturgis are appealing to the public for help with donations. Desperately needed food items include canned meats, canned fruit, canned vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, boxed mixes, and spaghetti sauce. Items are accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Store, 306 W. Chicago Road. Agency officials said monetary donations …