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County commission will hold strategic-planning session

St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting today in addition to its regularly scheduled executive committee meeting. The seven-member panel is conducting a strategic-planning session starting at 1:30 at the Dresser Business Development Center on the campus of Glen Oaks Community College. At 4 o’clock, commissioners will return to the county courthouse for their monthly executive …

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Centreville plans summer-feeding program

Centreville Public Schools is hosting a countywide, summer-feeding program starting next month. Marilyn Rosewarne, director of dining services, said the program is open to children 18 years of age and younger, as well as anyone 26 or younger enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Recipients must be St. Joseph County residents and do not need …

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Project Connect date announced

Organizers behind the annual St. Joseph County Project Connect have announced the date of the 2025 event. Laura Brott, collaborative coordinator for St. Joseph County Human Services Commission, said Project Connect and the Veteran Stand Down take place 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at the St. Joseph County Fairground. Brott said anyone who represents a service relevant to …

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Camp Eberhart ready for another season

Camp Eberhart is gearing up for its 116th year of creating lifelong memories. Camp officials recently announced several accomplishments made during the off-season. Work includes more than $1 million invested in facility upgrades; $200,000 in ADA improvements; more than $560,000 to fully renovate Dave’s House; $75,000 to complete Coop’s Coop; $63,000 to install a generator in Klinger Hall; and more than $50,000 …

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Land Conservancy will have four events this month

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is hosting four events later this month. The first is coming up this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, agency officials are hosting a Kalamazoo River cleanup. The work will center on parks and waterways in the vicinity of Kalamazoo, Comstock and Parchment. “Songbird Stroll,” an opportunity to listen for spring songbirds with expert …

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Sara Main receives teaching excellence award at Glen Oaks

An award honoring a full-time faculty member who exemplifies a superior level of teaching was bestowed recently by Glen Oaks Community College. The 2025 E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Sara Main. Main is a member of the college’s math faculty. She first taught part-time at Glen Oaks from 1996 to 2008 and returned as a full-time …

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Motorcycle Safety Program at Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks Community College has started its 2025 Motorcycle Safety Program. Offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and supported by the State of Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Grant, the program continues to offer high-quality, accessible rider training leading to a Michigan “CY” motorcycle endorsement. This year’s program features two course options to meet varying experience levels: Basic Rider Course and Basic …

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Out and About – Week of May 12th

I’ve never been very good with quick comebacks, when someone says something rude. There isn’t an over abundance of kindness in our world these days. Being nice to one another is something we can all improve on. Here are some comebacks you might want to try the next time someone is rude to you: — “You’re such a loser.” – …

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Alleged shooter is identified

A man responsible for allegedly shooting three people during a fight last weekend in Constantine has been arraigned. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said Leonardo Duran Hernandez, a 22-year-old Constantine resident, was arraigned earlier this week in St. Joseph County District Court. Hernandez was taken into custody following an incident at 11:50 p.m. last Saturday at the Harvey House …

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County educators honored during recognition program

Dozens of St. Joseph County educators were honored during an annual recognition program Thursday at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. Parent Advisory Committee of St. Joseph County Chair Kathleen Brandon said winners and nominees were a part of PAC’s 38th annual awards saluting educators and students who advocate for special education throughout St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts. …

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