St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department deputies and troopers from Michigan State Police successfully found an elderly woman who was reported missing last week in Burr Oak Township. According to a sheriff’s department media release, deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Thursday to the 32000 block of Fawn River Road. Family members told authorities an 83-year-old woman had been reported missing. The …
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Registration open for Community Book Read
Great Start Collaborative of St. Joseph County has announced the start of a community book read. “Managing Emotional Mayhem” is described as “much like building a fortress of strength for your feelings,” according to coordinator Stephanie Zann. She called the novel a well-crafted blueprint that confronts limiting beliefs, equips with vital life skills and illuminates a path in guiding children …
Read More »Cassopolis school board considers millage for upgrades
Members of the Cassopolis School Board of Education recently took an in-depth look at plans related to the district’s long-term facilities plans. It appears the district is likely to put before voters a $42.2 million proposal, requiring support of the district’s registered voters, who could be asked in May next year whether to support a no-millage-increase bond. Proposed projects discussed …
Read More »United Way holding annual coat drive
Here’s a reminder that St. Joseph County United Way is in the midst of its annual coat drive. The public is invited to drop off new or gently used coats. In addition, the agency is collecting new or gently used boots and gloves. New items can be dropped off at the Centreville-based agency between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Used …
Read More »Centreville schools chooses new CTE instructor
Centreville Public Schools has prepared to fill a soon-to-be vacated Career and Technical Education position. During their board meeting Monday, members of the district’s board of education agreed to hire Jennifer Newman to replace Chad Spence as CTE Public Safety instructor. Spence created the program and has served as its instructor since its debut at Centreville High School in the …
Read More »Glen Oaks expands scholarship eligibility
Glen Oaks Community College officials made a revision related to eligibility for a pair of scholarships. During their monthly meeting last week, Glen Oaks Board of Trustees OK’d a plan to reach beyond St. Joseph County for potential recipients of the President’s Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholarship. Denise DeVries, Glen Oaks director of communications, said the revision to Policy 3.15 …
Read More »Great Start and CTE to build Little Free Libraries
Great Start Collaborative and St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Career and Technical Education program have partnered to build Little Free Library stands. Little Free Library stations are typically found in easily accessible locations and are stocked with an assortment of general-interest books. Residents willing to allow a stand in their yard are encouraged to apply. Organizers said 10 Little …
Read More »Students try distracted and impaired driving simulators
Students at Mendon and Centreville high schools last week experienced realistic scenarios that reinforce risks associated with distracted driving and driving while impaired. A pair of simulators that included virtual-reality headsets were set up at each school’s gymnasium by International Save a Life Tour, through Grand Rapids-based Education Systems Support Inc. In Mendon on Wednesday and Centreville the following day, …
Read More »Grant awarded to help reduce Amish buggy crashes
A $70,000 federal highway-safety grant has been awarded to the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency in an effort to reduce vehicle crashes with Amish buggies. The goal, according to terms of the grant, is to reduce crashes by 15 percent over the next 10 months. Grant coordinator Josh Englehart explained that since 2016, there have been 261 crashes statewide, with 78 …
Read More »Grain bin re-ignites during inspection
Personnel from Central Cass Fire Department said a fire that started in a grain bin at Community Mills in Cassopolis earlier this month re-ignited last week Following the Nov. 3 event, insurance company Chubb Agribusiness was on the scene last week to address the issue. According to South Bend’s ABC 57 News, insurance officials on Friday morning drilled into the …
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