Glen Oaks president David Devier said the college will continue to practice enhanced safety measures put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During last week’s board meeting, Devier said Glen Oaks will continue following the safety measures at least through the end of the current semester. Devier said those on campus will be asked to continue wearing …
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County commission to seek input on removing McDonough from office
St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has agreed to ask Michigan’s governor for direction on how to remove prosecutor John McDonough from office. The issue was brought up during their meeting last week, six days after extensive discussion at their executive committee meeting. In the end, commissioners agreed to pursue the letter despite the fact McDonough’s term expires in less …
Read More »Investigation continues in Lockport armed robbery
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that took place last week in an area of Lockport Township. Deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. Friday to North Main Street, where the victim told authorities he was in his vehicle when he was approached by a black man who appeared to be in his early 30s. The suspect was further described …
Read More »County commission approves renegotiation on property sale
St. Joseph County commissioners authorized the renegotiation of a sales agreement between Covered Bridge Healthcare and an adjacent car wash to its east. CBH director Rick Shaffer said the agency is attempting to purchase the car wash property in order to expand its office and add a drive-thru option for the benefit of its pharmacy. The land-contract arrangement hit a …
Read More »Miller issues statement on kidnapping plot
State Rep. Aaron Miller issued a statement after it was revealed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was the target of a kidnapping plot. The plan was never executed and went awry after FBI agents infiltrated the group of citizens planning to carry out the act. Miller said he is horrified to think of the dangerous and despicable plot being made by the …
Read More »Constantine sees delays with new sewer plant plan
Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said the municipality’s plan to build a sewer plant has hit a snag. The council last year took a series of steps to receive funds from USDA World Development to renovate its sanitary sewer system plant. Meanwhile, Honeysett said the village has waited six months for approval of a discharge application from Michigan Department of …
Read More »Palmer Lake Flotilla theme announced
The coordinator of the Palmer Lake Fourth of July Flotilla has announced the theme for the 2021 event. Tim Taylor said the theme to the 15th annual event is “World Cities.” Next year’s flotilla will be July 3. Participants will be encouraged to decorate their pontoon, dock, fishing boat or shoreline around the theme of a world city. The 2020 …
Read More »Three Rivers heads to Edwardsburg
Three Rivers High School’s varsity football team faces its toughest opponent of the six-game regular season this evening, as the Wildcats will square off against Wolverine Conference powerhouse Edwardsburg. Three Rivers is still trying to find its footing this season. It is off to an 0-and-3 start and fell to Jackson County’s Parma Western last week, 42-to-7. Edwardsburg, meanwhile, is …
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My name is Cooper. I am trying to get ready for fall with my gourds and pumpkin. I lost my home because my owner was no longer able to care for me. I am a white terrier mix, six years old. I am a neutered male that requires regular grooming. I am housetrained and I get along with other dogs. …
Read More »Langley Covered Bridge project gets funding boost
Board members of the St. Joseph County Road Commission received good news during their meeting Wednesday. Garrett Myland, assistant manager/engineer, said the agency was awarded $760,000 from the Southwest Michigan Bridge Council. The multi-county council fielded more than $42 million in requests from its members and had about $4 million available to award to more than half a dozen counties …
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