Rouch Off-Road, north of Sturgis in Sherman Township, has officially opened. About 300 vehicles were driven to the 90-acre property during the park’s grand opening earlier this month to take on challenges created by co-owners Ben and Jamey Rouch. The obstacles, created with excavation equipment, include a rock wall, water holes, sharp curves, steep hills and easier hills throughout the …
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Monsanto planning future projects
Monsanto’s community advisory, featuring Monsanto site manager Barry Meyer, and production leaders Derek Peterson and Michael Ochsner, earlier this month led a brainstorming session regarding Monsanto projects. The Monsanto plant, located in Constantine Township, has 128 drying bins and processed 2.6 million bushels of corn in 2016. Furthermore, it harvested 28,000 female acres with 80 corn hybrids, Meyer said. Future …
Read More »High schools hold graduation ceremonies
High school graduations in four of the county’s eight public school districts have taken place. Seniors in Burr Oak were graduated May 21, the first school to stage its commencement. Meanwhile, Centreville, White Pigeon and Constantine high schools held their ceremonies Friday last week. Colon High School’s graduation will be Friday, followed by Sturgis and Mendon high schools on Sunday. …
Read More »Two injured in crash
A Calhoun County man suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle accident last week in Lockport Township. State police said 45-year-old Jerry Michielsen of Burlington Township was driving south on Strobel Road at 11:30 a.m. Friday, when he failed to stop at the Hoshel Road intersection. Investigators said Michielsen’s vehicle struck an eastbound car driven by 21-year-old Kalvin Ludwig of Three …
Read More »Latest local unemployment report
April’s unemployment rate in St. Joseph County was one-tenth of a percent lower than the month previous. The monthly labor-market analysis by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed the county’s 3.4 percent April unemployment rate marked a decrease from March’s 3.5 percent. St. Joseph County remained below the state unemployment average, which was 3.7 percent in April. …
Read More »Constantine firefighter receives award
Blake Piper was named the 2016 Constantine “Firefighter of the Year” during a ceremony in April at the Constantine Fire Department. Chief Mike Haydon presented Piper with a plaque. Haydon said Piper has done a great job, has a great perspective on what has to be done and he does it. Haydon added that he takes new employees under his …
Read More »Former Sturgis Elks member is honored
A fundraiser to benefit a Sturgis Elks program – and to honor the memory of a former member – drew more than 30 participants Saturday. Organized by Klinger Lake resident John Nelson, “The Braddle” canoe and kayak paddle from Thompson Lake to Klinger Lake honored Brad Baker. The 55-year-old Baker passed away from brain cancer in November 2015 and was …
Read More »COA board begins consideration of new building
Members of the St. Joseph County Commission On Aging are beginning the process of considering the former Three Rivers Inn as its potential new headquarters. COA officials at Wednesday’s Advisory Board meeting went into closed session to discuss financial components and other matters related to the proposal. No action was taken after board members reconvened 30 minutes later. Board member …
Read More »Centreville names new football coach
Centreville High School hired a new football coach this week. During Monday’s board of education meeting, the district tapped Tyler Langs to replace Aaron Hartong. Hartong oversaw the team the past five seasons, leading Centreville to an 8-and-36 record during that span. Centreville athletic director Perry Baranic said Langs comes from a family with deep roots in prep football, as …
Read More »Hoppin principal resigns
Three Rivers Community Schools is looking for a new principal for one of its elementary buildings. Board of education members accepted the resignation of Allison Taylor, who has served as principal at Hoppin Elementary since September. She has accepted a job with Portage Public Schools. Board members said the Hoppin position has been posted and they hope to fill the …
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