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Glen Oaks Community College recently launched a new, short-term Commercial Driver’s License Class A training program in partnership with Regen Trucking School, and with the support of UKT. The offering marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for commercial drivers in Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, Glen Oaks officials said. Glen Oaks has secured the necessary land-use …

Glen Oaks Community College and Western Michigan University have announced new articulation agreements. Glen Oaks officials said the agreements will strengthen academic pathways for students pursuing careers in health care, education and social services, and provide a smooth transition for Glen Oaks students completing associate degrees to transfer into related bachelor’s programs at Western. The areas included in the agreement …

Voters in the Constantine Public Schools boundaries approved a request to renew the district’s operating millage at its statutory maximum by a 57 to 43 percent tally. The school district will now restore its operating millage to 18 mills for a seven year period. The current rate is 16-point-7 mills, a reduction due to the Headlee Amendment.

Centreville Public Schools Board of Education recently approved a student trip to Europe. The 2027 trip to England and France will be available to Centreville students currently in ninth, tenth and eleventh grades. During their Aug. 25 meeting, board members listened to a presentation from high school social studies teacher Aaron Hartong. He said the 10-day trip will be organized …

Glen Oaks Community College has named Matthew Graham as its new director of housing operations, where he will lead all aspects of campus housing, including staff supervision, budgeting, student development programming and residence life services. Graham brings nearly two decades of experience in student housing and campus life to his new role. His appointment supports the college’s commitment to providing …

A Memorial Day tribute to fallen U.S. soldiers remains on exhibit in Centreville. More than 200 American flags – meticulously placed two yards from one another – were displayed beginning Thursday on the north lawn outside Centreville Public Schools’ junior high wing. The patriotic project was spearheaded by junior high art teacher Kristin Stamp and high school social studies instructor …

An award honoring a full-time faculty member who exemplifies a superior level of teaching was bestowed recently by Glen Oaks Community College. The 2025 E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Sara Main. Main is a member of the college’s math faculty. She first taught part-time at Glen Oaks from 1996 to 2008 and returned as a full-time …

Glen Oaks Community College has started its 2025 Motorcycle Safety Program. Offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and supported by the State of Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Grant, the program continues to offer high-quality, accessible rider training leading to a Michigan “CY” motorcycle endorsement. This year’s program features two course options to meet varying experience levels: Basic Rider Course and Basic …

A near 20-percent decline in enrollment over the last 10 years was one of the key factors Three Rivers Community Schools officials say led to the restructuring of some elementary school placements for next school year. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, that statistic was cited as part of a statement board president Erin Nowak read at last week’s board …

An athletic director from a Branch County High School will receive a state honor later this week. Coldwater Athletic Director Todd Farmer was named Region VII athletic director of the year for this school year. The honor was bestowed by Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Farmer will receive his award at the MIAAA mid-winter conference Saturday in Traverse City. Charlene …