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Kalsee Credit Union and Next Level Sports Center in Schoolcraft have agreed to a naming-rights partnership. Formerly called The Dome, the facility will now be called Kalsee Dome at Next Level Sports Center. As part of the partnership, a Kalsee Interactive Teller Machine will be installed on site. Matt Lahman, CEO of Kalsee Credit Union, said the partnership reflects its …

Operating millages were renewed this week in three area school districts. Meanwhile, a request sought by Colon Community Schools was rejected by its voters. By a 46-vote margin, Colon’s request was turned down. It was asking voters to decide the fate of a $14 million bond proposal to help fund a new athletic complex and classroom upgrades that would have …

Constantine municipal officials recently reviewed an initial site plan for a new village fire station. Project manager Mike DeVries presented the plan during the council’s July 21 meeting. He said costs associated with the $3.5 million project include more than $1 million for the pole-barn structure; another $1 million for garage doors, offices and sprinklers; and about $500,000 for demolition …

Colon’s village leaders said that effective immediately, the gate to Department of Public Works compost site will be locked after hours. The measure is being taken to thwart illegal dumping. In addition, the village will no longer be assigning extra keys. In a memo posted online, village officials extended an apology to Colon’s honest residents who take advantage of the …

Seven potential projects in St. Joseph County are included in Michigan Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its five-year transportation program. Five of those seven proposed projects focus on bridges. If MDOT proceeds with its proposals, an overlay would be added to bridges on M-60 and M-66 over Nottawa Creek, M-60 and U.S. 131 Business Route over the Rocky …

Langley Covered Bridge will be closed possibly up to two weeks after a motorhome struck and damaged one of its height-limiters. St. Joseph County Road Commission Director of Operations Don Preston said the incident occurred late Monday morning at the north end of the iconic bridge. Preston said the driver of the 10-foot-tall motorhome apparently ignored numerous warning signs and …

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 …