Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees recently approved a remote-work policy for employees in remote-eligible positions. Since the pandemic, there has been a surge in businesses and organizations allowing remote work positions across the country, college officials said. The policy, developed by the school’s human resources department, cites several criteria as a guide as to whether a position is …

This is the last edition of Out and About for 2022. I’m taking the rest of the year off. 2022 has been quite a year. We have made progress in dealing with COVID-19. For many of us, it has become another illness much like the flu. If you haven’t had it yet, the chances are you will experience it sometime. …

Jeanne E. Fellows, a Fish Lake – Sturgis resident, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Jeanne always loved being the “life of the party” and as of December 22, 2022 she will be celebrating for eternity with her Savior Jesus and all of her loves ones that left before her that she has been longing to see. The house still …

Keith D. Rubley, age 64, of Burr Oak, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Sturgis Hospital. Keith was born on May 27, 1958, in Coldwater, a son of the late Robert and Alice (Carney) Rubley. Keith graduated from Bronson High School with the class of 1976. Following high school Keith proudly served his country as a United …

St. Joseph County Administrator Teresa Doehring has agreed to a two-year contract renewal. During Tuesday’s board of commissioners meeting, county officials approved a contract for 2023 and 2024. Doehring, 48, is completing her fifth year as the highest-ranking, non-elected employee in county government. A lifelong Mendon-area resident, Doehring also serves as the county’s human resource director. Her 2023 salary will …

The Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents preparing for the weather to also prepare for potential power outages and be aware of the dangers of carbon-monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, tasteless and odorless gas formed when fuel is burned, and can build up to deadly levels within minutes in enclosed spaces. Symptoms of carbon …

Mary Jane Beers, age 60, of Sturgis, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born September 25, 1962 in Three Rivers, daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Gloria Louise (Bennett) Holderman. Mary resided her whole life in the Sturgis area. On January 12, 1991 she married Harry William Beers in Sturgis. He …

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Kevin Arlin Neal, age 65, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at home. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 27, 1957 the son of Stanley Neal-Beverly Arlene (Perkins) and devoted step-father, James L. Perkins, Sr. On May 4, 1991, in Portage, he married Janet Marie Oestrike who preceded him in death. Kevin was a retired technician, working …

Brent Thomas Whetter, age 56, of Kalamazoo, passed awayon November 10, 2022 at home. He was born August 18, 1966 in Kalamazoo, the son of George and Kay (Whitney) Whetter. Often described as a gentle soul, Brent was an avid reader and musician. Remaining to cherish his memory are his daughter, Katrina Whetter; parents, George Whetter and Kay Whetter; sister, …