A security agreement between Glen Oaks Community College and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department has been implemented. A three-year contract was established earlier this year, resulting in the Centreville-area campus receiving security service from the sheriff’s department. The arrangement started Nov. 18. Capt. T.J. Baker will serve as campus safety director, overseeing weekday security operations. Baker said a greater …

YMCA Camp Eberhart is offering its latest, annual Christmas tree decoration. The limited-edition 2024 ornament is issued as a thank you to donors who contribute a gift of $100 or more. This year’s ornament features the talent of the camp’s photography program, which uses digital photography to teach campers how to capture special memories. Campers were able to take advantage …

A 29-year-old Vicksburg man faces a trio of charges after the vehicle he was driving struck and killed a 10-year-old boy earlier this week in Sherman Township. The victim was identified as Anthony Miller of Sturgis. Logan Thomas was arraigned Tuesday before St. Joseph County District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. Thomas is charged with felony operating a motor vehicle while …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Here’s a look at December’s Fresh Food Distributions in St. Joseph County. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, east of Centreville on M-86, hosts the first distribution. It starts at 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Meanwhile, First Presbyterian Church on Lakeview Avenue in Sturgis will oversee the following distribution. It is scheduled for 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Two distributions occur Dec. 19. The first …

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 …

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 …