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After two weeks on strike, United Auto Workers Local 2093 and American Axle have reached a new agreement. Union members voted Sunday to ratify the tentative agreement reached earlier in the week. Local 2093 said the new deal will include an immediate $8 per hour increase to workers hired before June 2012. The union said this will bring the wages back …

Two people were injured over the weekend following a crash in Cass County’s Porter Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies responded around 7 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of M-40 and Teasdale Lake Street in response to a two-vehicle crash. Investigators said 20-year-old Constantine resident Dylan Burkey was driving east on Teasdale Lake Street and failed to stop his vehicle …

Mendon varsity softball has claimed its second Division 4 state title. The Lady Hornets defended their 2025 title Saturday by defeating Brown City, 6-2. Rowan Allen led Mendon by striking out 14 batters and allowing just three hits to guide the Hornets to their 32nd victory of the season. Mendon’s seniors won 140 games over their four-year career and reached …

Three Rivers municipal officials recently announced receipt of more than $700,000 through a state grant. City Manager Joe Bippus said Michigan State Housing Development Authority provided Three Rivers a community development block grant of $752,800, an offer extended in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city is allocating the funds through its housing-rehabilitation program. Potential …

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport reports Delta Air Lines last week added a fourth daily flight between Kalamazoo and Detroit. Airport director Craig Williams said the additional service reflects Delta’s continued confidence in the Kalamazoo market and support shown for local air service. The four daily departures from AZO are 5:30 a.m., 11:42 a.m., 3:04 p.m. and 6 p.m. Williams said …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady received an impressive rating during his recent annual evaluation. Centreville Board of Education members said Brady received a rating of “effective.” The rating was established through a three-point scale. His total score was 2.94, equal to a 98 percent rating. It marked Brady’s second-consecutive “effective” rating. The 48-year-old Brady has been Centreville’s superintendent for …

This next Sunday is Father’s Day. There are plenty of fathers out there, hopefully, most of them are dads too. If your “dad” is still alive, do your best to let him know that he is loved and appreciated. Here are several things you might not be aware of: — There are more possible ways to shuffle a deck of …

The search continues for a permanent Cass County prosecutor after former, long-time prosecutor, Victor Fitz, resigned last month. According to WWMT, Fitz said toxicity from local leadership and a shortage of attorneys influenced his decision to step down and take a similar position in Branch County. Sarah Scoggin has been serving as interim prosecutor since earlier this month. County officials …

Centreville DDA is hosting a patriotic event later this month. According to event organizers, “Freedom Rings in the Ville” takes place June 27, with a ceremony honoring U.S. veterans at noon downtown. A full day of events follows, with activities including mechanical bull riding, a fire department water ball competition, cornhole competition, live music and food vendors.

Michigan State Police troopers from the Niles post planted a tree last week in memory of a boy who lost his life in a tornado back in March. In partnership with the Niles Post Chapter of STOP, the tree was planted in memory of 12-year-old Silas Charles Anderson, who died March 6 in Cass County. Along with state troopers, family, …