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Centreville-area resident was presented the E. J. Shaheen award at Glen Oaks Community College’s graduation Friday. Michelle McNamara was the 2014 recipient of the award. It is presented annually to a member of the faculty who is nominated by students, alumni, fellow faculty, staff and members of the community for innovation and quality instruction. McNamara’s association with Glen Oaks Community …

A 30-year-old Fort Wayne, Ind., woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a rollover crash. The incident occurred on Fawn River Road near Mill Pond Road in White Pigeon Township. Police said the woman was driving east toward Sturgis when she swerved to miss an animal in the road and lost control of the vehicle, which struck two trees. The driver …

The Sturgis Police Department recently presented awards to its personnel for various honors. The Professional Service Award was given to Det./Sgt. Ryan Banaszak. He was selected for the honor by Director of Public Safety Geoff Smith. Meritorious Service Award recipients were Sgt. Jeremy Marsh, and officers Brian Cooper and Frank Noel. The award was presented for their part in a …

A pellet gun, two swords, a safe and old coins were stolen earlier this week from a residence in Mendon Township. Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident, which occurred between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday in the 51000 block of Cove Road.

The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services of St. Joseph County has announced its third annual fundraiser will take place May 17. “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” begins at 10 a.m. at Three Rivers High School. Participants are asked to secure ledges for walking at least one lap around the school’s track. Though not a requirement, men are encouraged to …

A Union man was killed in a traffic crash Thursday morning shortly after 8:00 on Old M-205 near Five Points Road in Mason Township. The Cass County Sheriff’s Department identified the victim as 54-year-old Jon Stone. He and a passenger, Donald Bardo, age 48, of Union, were reportedly southbound on Five Points Road, when Stone apparently failed to stop at …

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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder visited Armstrong International Monday, addressing area business leaders and key Armstrong personnel. Snyder focused on the state of the economy in Michigan during his one-hour visit and speech. Snyder cited the importance of education, deteriorating roads, health care and creating more jobs as areas of consideration moving forward in his role as governor. He also commended …

A single-vehicle accident in Cass County this week resulted in injuries to a 19-year-old Marcellus man. Sheriff Joe Underwood Jr. said his office was called Tuesday to investigate a personal-injury crash in Penn Township. The victim, Jacob High, was southbound on Ely Road, when his vehicle ran off the roadway and struck a tree.  High was transported by ambulance to …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a case of breaking and entering to a residence in Nottawa. The incident occurred in the 200 Block of 1st Street between November last year and Monday. The suspects stole a Sanyo DVD player, Bose radio, .380-caliber handgun, .22-caliber handgun and a 20-gauge shotgun.