St. Joseph County United Way is opening a family catastrophic fund for a Sturgis man who passed away in his sleep last week. Thirty-four-year-old Martin Edmisten died peacefully of natural causes. A dairy farmer, Edmisten was the father of four sons and three daughters. Edmisten also worked at Three Rivers Fire Department and volunteered with Tri-Township Fire Department. He was …
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Clark Logic Acquires Midwest Realty Group
Industrial real estate developer Clark Logic recently completed the purchase of Midwest Realty Group, based in Portage, Michigan, acquiring all aspects of Midwest Realty Group’s business services, including brokerage, property management, tools and equipment, trucks, trailers, and industrial supplies. Founded by Rick DeKam, Midwest Realty Group has served the Southwest Michigan area as a full-service commercial real estate broker with maintenance, …
Read More »Vicksburg renews recycling contract
Vicksburg Village Council has renewed its annual contract with Kalamazoo County for recycling options and hazardous waste disposal. During their Jan. 6 meeting, council members approved the $2,500 pact. It covers the 2025 calendar year. Village manager Jim Mallery said the agreement allows Vicksburg residents to discard hazardous waste and drop off recyclable items at the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous …
Read More »Man injured in Jones altercation
A Cass County man required medical treatment after he was stabbed over the weekend in Newberg Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 4 a.m. Sunday to High Street in the community of Jones in response to a man who had suffered multiple knife wounds. The victim was given aid by deputies to control his bleeding. He was …
Read More »Dinner theater comes to Burr Oak
A Burr Oak church is hosting a dinner theater event featuring a lighthearted presentation. “Wash Your Troubles Away or Dirty Deeds Come Clean,” will be performed by St. John’s Players, from St. John’s Lutheran Church. The two-night show starts at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 and again Feb. 22. The $20 cost includes a baked steak dinner. Tickets can be ordered …
Read More »Michigan unemployment rate increases for December
The statewide unemployment rate in Michigan increased from November to December, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. It said the unemployment rate grew from 4.8 percent in November to 5 percent in December. A year ago, Michigan’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate went down by one-tenth of a …
Read More »County commission acknowledge board member
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners took a moment last week to recognize one of its own. During the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday, a proclamation acknowledging Ken Malone and the two years he served as chairman of the seven-member panel was approved and presented to the Sturgis resident. In addition, he was presented a replica gavel to symbolize his tenure …
Read More »Road commission to nominate 3 for recognition award
Three former township supervisors are expected to be nominated for an annual award bestowed by St. Joseph County Road Commission. Agency director John Lindsey said during last week’s road commission board meeting he would like Mark Brown of Constantine Township, Don Gloy of White Pigeon Township and John Kroggel of Fabius Township to be considered for the commission’s recognition award. …
Read More »New Constantine ordinance takes effect in February
Constantine Village Council members created an ordinance last week in order to comply with requirements of a resolution it approved previously. Village manager Mark Honeysett said he was advised by municipal attorney Roxanne Seeber that an ordinance was necessary in order to validate a November resolution for a Tax Increment Financing Authority for the village’s Downtown Development Authority. Honeysett said …
Read More »The History & Mystery of Three Rivers
General Ulysses S. Grant prevented Robert E. Lee from being charged with treason after the War. The 1865 surrender offered generous terms to paroled Confederate soldiers and officers allowing return to their homes and keeping their horses and mules as farm animals. Grant believed leniency was critical to a lasting peace for this great nation. President Andrew Johnson (17th President) negated …
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