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Constantine Public Schools Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Michigan Leadership Institute to conduct a search for a new superintendent. MLI was one of two organizations to apply for the search job. John Jarpe currently serves as interim superintendent at Constantine schools following the resignation of Steve Wilson, who was hired as superintendent at Bronson Community Schools in …

A Craftsman power washer and toolbox were stolen earlier this month from a garage in Fabius Township. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 58000 block of Loop Road and were told by the victim the breaking-and-entering incident occurred sometime in the past two weeks.

Transferring to a four-year college or university from Glen Oaks Community College may become simpler, with help from transfer agreements signed with 25 Michigan colleges and universities. The initiative, directed by the Michigan Community College Association, provides clear direction and guidelines to assure students a smooth transfer, according to president David Devier. Transfer agreements allow Glen Oaks students to transfer …

The Michigan House has approved state Rep. Aaron Miller’s plan to designate Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park in Cass County as a dark-sky preserve. Miller’s legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support Tuesday, is expected to create educational and recreational opportunities. Miller said there is a high demand for dark-sky preserves. Michigan was the first state to establish dark-sky preserves, he …

A moped was stolen from a location in Constantine Township last week. State police troopers were called to the 14000 block of Riverside Drive, where the Tao Tao brand moped was stolen Feb. 18. The moped, which is black and silver in color, was taken between 7:30 and 10 a.m.

A St. Joseph County municipality was one of nine Michigan communities to receive a portion of $250,000 in grants aimed at supporting small, local businesses, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced this week. The city of Three Rivers and its Main Street program was awarded $25,000 toward $67,500 in matching funds and private investment. The finances will benefit Speaking Stone …

The Three Rivers Lions Club suffered a setback over the weekend, as a fire destroyed a storage shed owned by the local civic group. The fire was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday at the Sixth Avenue site. Lions Club officials said lost as a result of the fire were five boxes full of items for its Toys For Tots recipients; …

A White Pigeon man was one of three people involved in an airplane crash over the weekend in Branch County. Patrick Murphy was at the control of the single-engine plane Saturday when it belly crashed at Branch County Regional Airport in Coldwater. Other occupants were flight instructor Edwin Shumway of Tekonsha and rear-seat passenger Richard Crepas of Kalamazoo. Authorities said …

Teresa Belote, superintendent of St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, received a “highly effective” rating recently from ISD board members. The board also extended Belote’s contract for a year. The rating is based on evaluation at a closed session using the School Advance Administrator Evaluation, board president Liz O’Dell said. She further added that the ISD has appreciated Belote’s self-assessment, …

State police are investigating the theft of a campaign sign. The sign, promoting sheriff candidate Gordon Evilsizor, was stolen between Feb. 16 and this past Saturday. The sign was posted on the south side of U.S. 12, just west of Mann Road in Mottville Township, according to investigators.