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Constantine village council moving ahead with plan to build new fire station
CONSTANTINE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Thanks to a $1.545,000 federal appropriation announced last month, the Constantine village council has approved a resolution to build a new fire station. The resolution authorizes the village in St. Joseph County to submit an application for additional USDA/Rural Development funding for a 40-year...
Southwest Michigan company expanding with $5M federal grant, adding dozens of jobs
THREE RIVERS, MI -- A Southwest Michigan company is expanding and increasing production of commercial heat pumps, thanks to a large grant from a federal agency. The heat pumps are designed to heat and cool spaces more efficiently than other widely available technologies, experts say. Armstrong International, 816 Maple St.,...
Revisions made to Coolidge Place housing development site plan; Senior community’s concerns remain
THREE RIVERS — Allen Edwin Homes is giving it another go with a proposed housing development on the north side of the city. At Tuesday’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting, representatives from the housing development company presented a revised site plan for its proposed housing development at 611 Coolidge Pl. to commissioners and a packed audience at City Hall, explaining the revisions that were made to the plan.
Adjusted operating millage approvedby Sturgis City Commission
Sturgis City Commission last week approved an adjusted operating millage rate, following a public hearing and some discussion. To include the city’s millage rates on 2024 summer tax bills, the commission must set the operating property tax rate by the end of June. A public hearing is required. Due...
I&M seeks input on fate of aging St. Joe River dams in Elkhart, Mottville
Indiana Michigan Power is seeking public input as it starts to explore the fate of its aging hydroelectric dams on the St. Joseph River in Elkhart and Mottville, Mich. Relicense it and keep it running? Or decommission it and possibly remove the dam, which could significantly affect the river for boating, fishing and recreation?
Bronson boil water alert lifted
BRONSON — City Manager Brandon Mersman announced Thursday at 3:45 p.m. that there is no further need to boil Bronson city water. The city lifted the boil water advisory issued on July 1 for around 50 homes and businesses in the city's southwest section around Douglass Street. "We now...
AUDIO: Kalamazoo County housing director says Portage affordable housing development closer to moving forward
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – One of two affordable housing projects that sparked citizen opposition in Portage last year will be moving forward soon. The development between Woodbine and Stanley will be called Stanwood Crossings, if approved. It’s being partially subsidized by several public sources including the County Housing Millage.
Bronson City Council to get job description for Assistant to City Manager on Monday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – A job description for the newly created position of Assistant to the City Manager is on Monday night’s Bronson City Council agenda. The new position was approved in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The position description that will be presented to the Council outlines the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Rotary Club of Vicksburg celebrates 100 years
The Rotary Club of Vicksburg celebrated 100 years of service with a special dinner and celebration. Nearly 100 people attended the event at R & R. Attendees enjoyed the conversation and program, including a visual history presentation by Rotarian Charlie Church. Fifteen local men founded the Rotary Club of Vicksburg...
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