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A grand-opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting took place last week at Omni Community Credit Union in White Pigeon. The fanfare occurred with the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. Ted Parsons, CEO of Omni Community Credit Union, said Omni is excited about being a part of the community. Chris Overbeek, chief marketing officer for OMNI Community Credit Union, presented a check for $1,000 …

Three Rivers High School recently received accolades from the U.S. News and World Report. The 747-student school was ranked 125th out of 245 Michigan high schools included in the survey. To be eligible for a state ranking, a school has to have been awarded a national gold, silver or bronze medal. According to its website, U.S. News ranks schools based …

Many businesses in Indiana’s Elkhart County are struggling to find workers as the area is experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in 17 years. The Elkhart Truth reports that the county’s unemployment rate in April was 2.8 percent. According to statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, this is the lowest since October 2000’s rate of 2.2 percent. The low unemployment …

The St. Joseph County Commission On Aging is eyeing a long-vacant hotel for not only its new headquarters, but senior housing as well. COA executive director Tim Stoll confirmed he is reviewing options and projected expenses related to converting Three Rivers Inn to suit the agency’s needs. Stoll, however, said the process is in its infancy and he plans to …

A 60-year-old Colon-area woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash about 4 p.m. Thursday on M-66 near Marvin Road in Colon Township. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies said all three vehicles were northbound on M-66, approaching a construction zone. The first and second vehicles were slowing when the middle vehicle was struck by the third vehicle, which had not slowed, …

A John Deere riding mower and other items were stolen within the past week from a residence in Fabius Township. Sheriff’s department investigators said deputies were called to the 10000 block of Hoffman Road this week. Sometime between May 11 and 14, suspects forced entry into the garage of a vacant residence and stole a riding mower, air-conditioning unit and …

State Rep. Aaron Miller has announced his monthly in-district office hours, emphasizing the importance of representing the concerns of the community. Miller said the feedback he receives at the monthly meetings is the most important tool to have when representing the district in Lansing. Miller encourages anyone with concerns or ideas about state or local government to join him for …

A civility proclamation was adopted Tuesday by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners. Board chairman Allen Balog said the idea was brought to the board by Jeff Gatton from the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce. Balog said Gatton hopes the proclamation will eventually be adopted by municipalities and other boards countywide. The proclamation states, in part, that the …

Members of the Constantine Village Council this week reviewed a golf-cart ordinance. Drafted by village attorney Howard Bush, the ordinance will be the subject of a public hearing at the council’s June 5 meeting. At a meeting May 1, council members learned that Centreville recently had adopted a resolution to allow golf carts on streets with certain provisions. Village manager Mark …

Mendon National Honor Society donated $2,000 toward medical expenses of 2-year- old Oliver Ray and his parents, Kyle and Lindsey Ray of Sturgis. The donation was made before NHS members and the Ray family last week at Mendon High School. Oliver was born with a rare condition called hyperinsulinemia. His parents, Kyle (2002) and Lindsey Maxwell (2006), are Mendon High …