Polystyrene foam recycling returns to Sturgis next week at the city’s department of public services. Used foam, including post-consumer foam cups and to-go containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays and other foam with the No. 6 recycling symbol will be collected 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 5 at 805 N. Centerville Road. Organizers are also looking for volunteers …
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Glen Oaks offers jump-start program for incoming students
Glen Oaks Community College next week is offering a program that will give incoming students a jump-start on college English and math. “Ready, Set, Go!” is a down-to-basics program being offered 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday next week. College officials said the first three days will cover English, math, resources and support services. The fourth day will …
Read More »Investigation leads to arrest of attorney
A 69-year-old Oakland County attorney, facing charges for allegedly bringing contraband into the Lakeland Corrections Facility in Coldwater and possessing a controlled substance, has been arraigned. Eric Clark was arraigned Friday following his arrest at the prison the day before. He was released on a $20,000 recognizance bond. Clark waived the preliminary hearing within 14 days. In statements to investigators, Clark …
Read More »Woman sentenced for threatening MI Governor
A Calhoun County woman has been sentenced after admitting to threatening violence against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Tabitha Davis, 33, of Marshall, was recently sentenced to four months of probation and a suspended sentence of 20 days in jail for posting an online threat. Davis was further ordered to complete recommended mental-health treatment and undergo a substance-abuse evaluation. Authorities said Davis …
Read More »Sturgis Hospital still searching for buyer
Sturgis Hospital officials are still working to find a buyer, while city officials have approved a plan for how to move forward with their financial connection to the facility. The Sturgis City Commission last week heard an update from Sturgis Hospital Board President Jeremy Gump on the hospital’s status as it works to find an entity willing to purchase the …
Read More »Items stolen from Sherman Township home
Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking and entering of a residence that occurred last week in Sherman Township. Investigators said the incident took place between 4 and 9 a.m. Thursday in the 63000 block of Borgert Road. Items taken include a foosball table game and a ping-pong table.
Read More »River cleanup postponed
The threat of rain Saturday morning forced St. Joseph County Conservation District officials to postpone the second of four scheduled river clean-up events this summer. Volunteers were prepared to work on the Rocky River, from Null Road in Flowerfield Township to Hanks Tavern in Three Rivers. However, conservation district executive director Carolyn Grace said the event had to be postponed …
Read More »Road work to begin in Sturgis
Road crew will begin work on two street improvements this week in Sturgis. City officials said the project is to begin Wednesday. The impending work will take place on a stretch of North Lakeview Avenue from East Lafayette Street to Allendale Street, and South Nottawa Street from East South Street to Wenzel Street. Work on South Nottawa will occur first, …
Read More »Fatal crash suspect arraigned
The suspect involved in last month’s two-vehicle crash that killed two Indiana women in White Pigeon Township was arraigned Thursday. Harley Jay Bontrager, 19, appeared with his attorney, Jessica LaFond, before District Court Judge Jeff Middleton. Bontrager, who is free on $40,000 cash/surety bond, is charged with two counts of operating while intoxicated causing the deaths of 29-year-old Rosalie M. …
Read More »Election commission deems recall language clear
The first hurdle in an attempt to recall a pair of White Pigeon Township officials was cleared Thursday. During a clarity/factual hearing before the three-member St. Joseph County Election Commission, the language of recall petitions against supervisor Don Gloy and his wife, treasurer Trudy Gloy, were deemed sufficient and clear. As a result, those behind the recall attempt have until …
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