Colon News

The next step for Colon Community Schools - on the heels of its $23.1 million plan for a new elementary school being defeated Tuesday - might be taken early next week.

A controversial ballot proposal in Kalamazoo and requests for money by some school districts could increase voter turnout Tuesday in some parts of southwestern Michigan.

By JULIE MACK jmack@kalamazoogazette.com 388-8578 Area voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide multimillion-dollar bond issues for Colon and Decatur schools and an anti-discrimination ordinance and Metro Transit tax request in Kalamazoo.

The defending Class D state volleyball champions took their show on the road Thursday night when the St.

Panthers can clinch KVA title with win over Schoolcraft Marshall looks to continue its strong running game going against rival Harper Creek at home.

Tom Tenney, a member of the Kids First Committee and interim principal at Colon Elementary School, said the media center at the school is a converted classroom, one of many compromises in the building due to space limitations and logistics.

Football - Albion at Hillsdale, Harper Creek at Lakeview, Delton Kellogg at Schoolcraft, Colon at Bellevue, Tekosha at Waldron, BCC at Marshall, Pennfield at Galesburg-Augusta, St.

Volleyball - Albion at Hillsdale, Pittsford at Bellevue, Waldron at Colon, Tekonsha at Climax-Scotts, Camden-Frontier at St.

Soccer - Lansing Christian at Albion, Delton Kellogg at Maple Valley, K-Hackett at Pennfield, Galesburg-Augusta at Olivet Cross Country - SMAA Jamboree at Hillsdale, SMAC East Division Meet at Sturgis, SCAA Jamboree at Colon, Colon Jamboree, BCC Jamboree Volleyball - Lakeview at Sturgis, Delton Kellogg at K-Hackett, Pennfield at Olivet, ...

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Three people have been arrested and charged with five recent thefts from vehicles in Manheim Township, police said.

When stage illusionist Jason Prosek shattered a key prop less than an hour before competing in the Abbott's Magic Get-Together in Michigan last month, he gave up his dream of winning the prestigious contest.

Old traditions were kept alive and, for some, new traditions started Wednesday during opening night of the 72nd annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together . A stage show featuring a deep first-night lineup delighted the more than 1,000 people who crowded into Colon High School's auditorium.

Old traditions were kept alive and, for some, new traditions started Wednesday during opening night of the 72nd annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together . A stage show featuring a deep first-night lineup delighted the more than 1,000 people who crowded into Colon High School's auditorium.

Looking for something to do this August? If you're in Michigan, check out one of these fine festivals or events.

International Summerfest • WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. • WHERE: Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek.

Old traditions were kept alive and, for some, new traditions started Wednesday during opening night of the 72nd annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together . A stage show featuring a deep first-night lineup delighted the more than 1,000 people who crowded into Colon High School's auditorium.

Professionals who delve into the world of illusion, trickery and the supernatural -- and thousands of their admirers -- will gather here starting today through Saturday at the annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together. "The Get-Together has a unique appeal because of what it celebrates, but it's an event that is known around the world.

It's magic time in southwestern Michigan. Hundreds of magical dabblers and performers are expected this week in the heart of rural St.

TUESDAY National Night Out gatherings set Police and residents are joining to promote crime prevention in communities across the nation.