Members of Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees received an update Thursday regarding the college’s southside campus renovation project. Jeremiah Hatfield, of Fort Wayne-based Design Collaborative, reviewed a plan that includes renovation of the gymnasium entry, locker rooms, weight room, Nora Hagen Theater and allied health. Hatfield said the goal is to transform outdated environments into functional, accessible and welcoming spaces, …

Michigan State Police troopers were called to a residential breaking-and-entering incident recently in Branch County’s Batavia Township. According to a department media release, troopers responded to the 100 block of Pond Drive, where the victim told authorities she returned to her residence and found its front door open. Investigators said the front door had shoe and tool marks. The media …

Last week I shared a few ways to eat more economically. Here are a some ways to save when it comes to getting Out and About: You can easily increase your gas mileage by braking less and coasting more. Don’t just steer your vehicle, drive it. Try accelerating gently and coasting toward red lights and stop signs. Let the idiots …

Gary Lee Hughes, age 75, of Colon, died on July 30, 2022 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born in Battle Creek on Feb. 7, 1947 the son of Marion B. and Ann Marie (Miller) Hughes and was a lifetime resident of the area.  He graduated from Colon High School where he played football and was known …

Danny Lee Sanderson, age 52, died on July 25, 2022.  He was born in Battle Creek on April 1, 1970 the son of Frederick M. and M. Jane (Davenport) Sanderson.  He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1989. He earned his Associate’s Degree from Glen Oaks community College and his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Michigan University.  Danny …

An Indiana man was injured after the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a semi tactor-trailer in Sturgis Township. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said deputies were called shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday to the intersection of M-66 and Bogen Road. The motorcycle, driven by a 50-year-old man, was traveling south on M-66 when a semi, driven by a 60-year-old man …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are looking into a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred last weekend in Leonidas Township. Investigators said they responded to the 29000 block of M-60. The victim told authorities a shed was entered either Saturday or Sunday, and several items were stolen. Items include a log splitter, small utility trailer, tools and a small …

James (Jim) Bunn, age 59, of Newaygo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. James was born to Elden and Alice Bunn on August 7, 1963 in Culver City, California. On July 15, 1989 in Grand Rapids, he married Lachelle Renee Reid who survives him in death. Jim was a perfectionist when it came …

Mary Jo Murphy, age 75, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at her home. She was born November 23, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Bruno A. and Lucille (Loszach) Satkus. Mary Jo graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights. Her working career began as a teller at Bremen Bank in Tinley Park, IL, where she …

The Detroit Tigers’ disappointing season cost Al Avila his job. Avila was fired as Detroit’s general manager on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure without a playoff appearance. “I wish the results would have been better this season,” Avila said in a statement released by the team. “But know there is a lot to look forward to in the coming years.” …