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Tickets for a slider-tasting event at a winter festival in Kalamazoo County are now on sale. Vicksburg’s “Ice ‘Burg Fest,” a one-day celebration, starts at noon Feb. 28. Event organizers said a new event this year is Outhouse Races. Participants are required to build their own outhouse then register for the competition the day of the festival. Meanwhile, at least …

Three Rivers Area Mentoring officials have announced the date of the 2026 walleye dinner and silent auction fundraiser. The annual event starts at 5 p.m. April 11 at Fraternal Order of Eagles on Hoffman Street. Tickets are $20 per person and include a choice of walleye or chicken tenders, hushpuppies, coleslaw, fries and a cookie. Tickets are available at the …

The deadline for a contest with a $200 top prize is coming up next week. Constantine’s interim village manager 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 …

Municipal leaders in a lakeshore community are preparing for an infrastructure-replacement project that could exceed $40 million. According to WGVU radio, Grand Haven’s water, storm, sanitary and road systems were discussed during a recent city council work session. City officials said a major focus is replacement of all lead water service lines by 2037. More than 600 of the city’s …

Two people were arrested on drug- and weapons-related charges in the village of Constantine. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence in the 200 block of Meadow Lane following an investigation into suspected drug activity. During the investigation, deputies determined that methamphetamine was being distributed from the residence. While executing …

The son of a former state representative is the second person set to challenge incumbent Steve Carra for the 36th House District. Luke Lori, 47, son of former sheriff and State Rep. Matt Lori, announced his intentions Tuesday to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Constantine resident Max Coon announced his candidacy late last year. A Three Rivers resident, …

A Niles man was injured after suffering a medical condition, resulting in a three-vehicle crash earlier this month in Cass County’s Pokagon Township. Deputies responded at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 7 to M-51, near Pennsylvania Street, in response to a crash. Investigators said Robert Ackerman II, 64, was driving southwest on M-51 when he suffered a medical situation. His vehicle left …

Officials from the Three Rivers Promise announced a milestone has been reached. The fund recently surpassed the $1 million mark in its community-driven fundraising campaign. The achievement marks a major step toward the program’s initial goal of building a self-sustaining endowment to support the future of Three Rivers High School graduates, according to Three Rivers Promise board member Tom Lowry. …

Constantine Parks and Recreation Board members are extending a public invitation to attend their annual meeting. It starts at 7 p.m. March 5 at village hall on White Pigeon Street. Questions about the event can be directed to Kassandra Hochstetler, at 435-2085.

Kalamazoo Nature Center is now selling tickets for its Maple Sugar Festival. Highlighted by a pancake breakfast, the one-day event will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at the North Westnedge Avenue property. Activities include a forest-canopy exhibit, creature feature presentations, bird feeding, a magic show and kids activities. The Maple Sugar Festival, the 61st staged by …