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Colon High School fell short over the weekend in its bid to win its second 8-man football title in three years. The Magi were routed Saturday by Powers North Central, 63-0. The Division 2 contest took place at the Superior Dome in Marquette. The Magi were overpowered after their starting quarterback, Simon Vinson, was knocked out of the game early …

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, so I’d like to wish everyone a special day of “thankfulness”. It’s very easy to dwell on our misfortunes, but we should try our best to be thankful for all our blessings. If you have a roof over your head, food on your table, clothes on your back and good health, you should be thankful. You …

Colon Shell Mart is observing its 20th anniversary by hosting a year-long series of give-aways. Store owner Pam Gilbert said the next promotion ends Tuesday. The give-away focuses on local women who are artisans and in business for themselves. Gilbert said the first item up for grabs is from Potter’s Perch. Artist Marry Green Rosenberry created a chips-and-dip piece. The …

Powers North Central 63,  Colon 0

Faced with spiking COVID-19 infections, Michigan health officials issued a public health advisory Friday recommending that everyone over age 2 wear a mask at indoor public settings regardless of their vaccination status. The guidance also says public-facing businesses and other establishments should implement masking policies and encourage compliance. Unvaccinated or immunocompromised people are urged to avoid large crowds and gatherings. The state …

Members of the Constantine Village Council this week reviewed a report by structural engineer Nick Barnitz, who reported on building damage at the fire station. Barnitz said the building is 84 years old, and there is significant vertical cracking on the north and south walls, a corner of an east wall, and significant deterioration of steel lintels of the four …

A suspect was arrested following two armed robberies in the village of Marcellus Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly before 6 p.m. to the Shell Gas Station. While information was being taken, a second armed robbery call came in from nearby Mega Liquor. Authorities said information taken at the time gave a basic description of the …

A Sturgis man involved in a fatal shooting last year could serve up to 50 years in prison following his sentencing Monday by St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman. Erik Davis, 36, was sentenced to between 15 and 50 years for the October 2020 shooting death of Doug Smith, 33. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Gary Gabry said Davis pleaded …

Five Star Pizza in Colon has partnered with the St. Joseph County United Way for a chance to win free pizza for a year. In support of Five Star’s Adoption Fund, the pizza raffle winner will be drawn Dec. 8 at the United Way’s Centreville office. Tickets are $5 each of five for $20. Tickets are available at any Five …

Jack is a neutered male, very sweet. 4 years old. Does okay with other cats, but would prefer to be the only one. He has lazy lap cat down to a science.  My docket number is 51299, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open Monday – Friday, …