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Branch County Sheriff’s Department has announced its receipt of a $100,000 grant to help offset the cost of body-worn cameras. The funding was provided by Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority. A portion of the money will go toward in-car camera projects, according to Sheriff Fred Blankenship. He said the grant lessens the impact on Branch County taxpayers while enhancing accountability, …

Constantine’s interim village manager is inviting residents to take part in a community-pride competition. Jim Bontrager said he is challenging Constantine residents to help create a “Village Creed,” a statement that reflects the community, its residents, values and future. The writing contest is open to all village residents and features two categories: youth (18 and under) and adult. Bontrager is …

The boil-water advisory in effect the past week in Constantine has been lifted. Village officials said the situation was the result of a water-main break Jan. 23. All required water testing has been completed within the required timeframe and results have met state of Michigan standards for drinking water. The advisory was lifted late Wednesday.

A Colon church is staging a shoe collection through the end of February. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has placed bins outside its main entrance for anyone wishing to donate shoes or boots in any condition. The fourth annual drive is in support of the Indiana-based organization Changing Footprints. St. Paul’s has accumulated more than 2,000 pairs of boots and shoes …

Glen Oaks Community College is seeking nominations for four awards presented annually: Distinguished Alumni Award, the Fellows Award, the Part-Time Teaching Award and the E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence Award. Recipients will be honored during a ceremony April 21. The Distinguished Alumni Award is offered by Glen Oaks Foundation to an alum who has demonstrated achievement in their career …

White Pigeon Township Library officials provided encouraging news related to a project currently underway. Director Perri Saunders said the “104 Project” allows the library to add a fenced-in greenspace with pavilion on property it purchased at 104 N. Kalamazoo St. A house on the property – located just north of the library – has been demolished and the land excavated. …

An innovative concept involving the use of recycled rubber from old tires recently brought some positive attention to St. Joseph County Road Commission. The measure was applied to a half-mile stretch of Old M-103 in Mottville Township. Instead of a costly rebuild, road commission officials in 2024 tested a road treatment in which a flexible layer that includes recycled tire …

Main Street Smokehouse restaurant in Mendon is hosting a monthly fundraiser to benefit a recently started program at Centreville Public Schools. District officials announced “10% First Tuesdays,” through which one-tenth of all proceeds collected at the eatery the first Tuesday of the month will be turned over to the Centreville Public Schools Food Club. Tuesday operating hours at Main Street …

St. Joseph County United Way’s 2026 annual campaign is coming to a close at the end of the week. Agency officials are issuing a last-minute appeal to any individual, civic group or business interested in making a late contribution to help reach the 2026 campaign goal of $1,277,000. The Centreville-based agency has had a string of successful annual fundraisers topping …

United Airlines and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport officials announced Tuesday the airline’s return to AZO. Airport director Craig Williams said service from Kalamazoo Chicago O’Hare International Airport will begin in late April. The service, Williams said, will connect to more than 200 cities and bring new connections to 48 new cities that were either two-stop or non-existent from Kalamazoo. United …