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Some bees can fly as fast as 15 miles per hour, depending on their species and wing shape. Weather and wind can also speed them up or slow them down. Their quick flights help them gather food more efficiently. In the quiet village of Sinchon, South Korea, one grandmother’s persistence turned her into a national symbol of determination. Cha Sa-soon …

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced series tickets for the 2025-26 season are now on sale. This year’s series is comprised of Deep Blue Something Oct. 25, the Nutcracker Ballet Dec. 3, Krendl Magic Feb. 7, Jukebox Saturday Night in March, and Josh Blue Live in April. More information and ticket purchase are available on its website: sturgesyoung.com.

A trial for owners of a former party store in Three Rivers has been delayed due to concerns about the state’s budget situation. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, proceedings related to the alleged labor-trafficking charges against Ikbahl Machhal and Shil Devi have been moved to at least next month. The two were originally scheduled to stand trial Sept. 30. …

St. Joseph County Road Commission has announced the start of a pair of reconstruction projects in the Three Rivers area. Agency officials said the work centers on Millard Road, from Roberts Road to west of the Walmart entrance, and Roberts Road, from Broadway to Coon Hollow Road. The projects are scheduled to begin today. During reconstruction, access to Walmart will …

A Mendon man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested earlier this month. According to Mendon Police Department, officers and members of St. Joseph County Special Response Team met Sept. 5 to a residence in the 300 block of East Street in Mendon. The suspect was wanted on weapons-related offenses. In addition, a second person was arrested at the East …

Glen Oaks Community College has hired Devin Wilburn as its new director of athletics. Wilburn, who brings a background in both high school and collegiate coaching, joined the college in late August. Glen Oaks officials said Wilburn’s experience includes coaching roles at Taylor University and Ball State University, where he developed programs and mentored student-athletes across various sports. He holds …

St. Joseph County Grange Fair is accepting nominations for its 2026 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, groups and organizations that have made significant contributions to the growth and development of any aspect of the fair. Award criteria may include time spent volunteering, quality of work or financial contributions to the greater good of the fair. Up …

Superintendents from St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts have issued a media release regarding state lawmakers’ failure to pass a budget. St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Superintendent Teresa Belote shared the release late Friday. It is addressed to families with children in St. Joseph County’s public schools as well as school district staff members. Belote said the ISD …

Colon village leaders are advising residents of asphalt repairs set to begin this week. Areas impacted by the work are: Colon Police Department’s parking lot; village office parking lot, South Blackstone Avenue; Goodell Avenue in front of Colon Elementary; North Burr Oak Road by Dollar General; and North Blackstone Avenue, just north of State Street. The five-day project is expected …

As promised, here are some ways to save money on your home utilities: — Dynamic Pricing. There are two states that mandate that electricity prices vary based on peak vs. off-peak times, but more and more utilities are putting such programs in place on their own. If rates are discounted at night, then that would be the time to run …