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A Cassopolis man died last week after the tractor he was driving was rear-ended by a car in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Michigan State Police troopers said the incident occurred last Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. on Calvin Center Road near Calvin Hill Street. Investigators said a 36-year-old Marcellus man was driving a pickup south on Calvin Center Road. His vehicle …

Glen Oaks Community College President Bryan Newton has been elected to the board of directors for the Community College Alliance for Agriculture Advancement. Newton, who took over as Glen Oaks president a year ago, will represent the Midwest region, which comprises 10 rural colleges committed to agricultural excellence. Glen Oaks recently joined the alliance, a USDA-affiliated consortium of rural colleges …

A Constantine man died last week following a two-vehicle crash in Constantine Township. Michigan State Police troopers were notified at 8 p.m. Thursday of a crash with injuries at the intersection of Youngs Prairie Road and U.S. 131. Investigators said the 86-year-old victim was driving east on Youngs Prairie Road. He attempted to turn left onto U.S. 131 but failed …

A Cassopolis man was injured after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and overturned in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded at 2:25 a.m. Saturday to the area of M-60 near Lewis Lake Road. The driver, Robert Saxton III, told authorities he was eastbound on M-60 when he lost control of his vehicle. He …

A Chicago woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash last week in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were dispatched at 8:45 a.m. Friday to M-60 and Woodlake Road in response to a crash with injuries. Investigators said 44-year-old Nora Gill was driving east on M-60. Meanwhile, Plainwell resident Logan King, 19, was driving west on M-60 …

A reminder about the Open House, Saturday, August 23, at American Legion Hice-Shutes Post #170, 59990 South Main Street, just outside the Three Rivers city limits. The purpose of this Open House is to make the public aware of just what the American Legion is all about. The American Legion exists to provide the needed support for all veterans of …

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 …