A catalytic converter was stolen last weekend from Mendon Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Portage Lake public access, in the 52000 block of Silver Street. The catalytic converter was taken between 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 3:30 a.m. Sunday from a Jeep.

Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees conducted its annual evaluation of president David Devier’s performance last week. The seven-year president earned a score of 4.58 on a scale of 1 to 5. Devier was evaluated on 48 performance expectations, which were divided among six categories: fiscal management, external relations, internal relations, leadership, institutional performance, personal qualities and relationship with …

Another hurdle was cleared last week regarding improvements – including the installation of a splash pad – at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis. The city plans to build a splash pad on the east side of Thurston Woods Park in 2022, funded in part with grant money. Michigan Department of Natural Resource’s passport grant program requires that bidding of design …

Glen Oaks president David Devier announced Tuesday employees will return to in-person instruction next month. Following deliberation by the Glen Oaks COVID-19 task force, committee members determined all employees are expected to return to work on campus effective July 6, Devier said. Previously, the task force had considered a return date sometime in August, but shifted the timeline due to …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Protect Michigan Commission have launched a text-messaging program to share COVID-19 vaccine information. The program will reach 1 million people in counties across Michigan, with a focus on high-vulnerability communities and areas with low COVID-19 vaccination coverage. The text messages will ask individuals about their plans related to COVID-19 vaccination, …

The Huss Project Farmer’s Market has opened for the season. It operates 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Meanwhile, Huss officials have announced that a children’s play area is available and features a mud kitchen, swing and sandbox, as well as a forest trail and activities for children with their caregivers each market day. Beginning in July, children and caregivers …

The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program is seeking volunteers to advocate for the best interests of local foster children. CASA executive director Jamie Brooks said the agency attempts to make sure the voice of foster children is heard, their needs are met while in care, and provide a consistent, caring adult to walk with them through their journey. Volunteers must …

Constantine Village Council members reviewed a bond anticipation note timeline by Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors for construction of a new sewer plant. The action took place at Monday’s council meeting. More than a year ago, the village applied for a $13.4 million rural development/ USDA 40-year loan to recommission its treatment facility. The bond anticipation note essentially is a bridge …

A Vandalia man was injured earlier this week following a single-vehicle crash in Cass County’s Calvin Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Monday to the intersection of Dry Lake Street and Paradise Cove. Investigators said a vehicle driven by Michael Deweerd was traveling north on Day Lake Street when it left the roadway and struck …

Constantine Public Schools recently honored a number of teachers for years of service and “Teacher of the Year” winners were announced. Held Friday, the district’s last day, the honors ceremony was based on an earlier vote by teachers and staff in each building. They voted for their school’s teacher of the year. Recipients were Dan Sorensen, Eastside Elementary; Bryce Ingram, …