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St. Joseph County Intermediate School District is interested in law-enforcement services with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. The matter was discussed during Tuesday’s executive committee meeting. County commissioners were advised by undersheriff Jason Bingaman that the ISD would like to begin a contract with the agency starting in March. The potential agreement would result in daytime coverage at the …

Three potential appointments are expected to be made by St. Joseph County commissioners next week. During their executive committee meeting Tuesday, commissioners reviewed the possible appointments of Kathy Pangle to the county’s Community Mental Health Board and Roger Gentz to the Agricultural Preservation Board. During their board meeting next week, commissioners are expected to also discuss an appointment to the …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady said an advocacy committee is gearing up for an informational campaign in advance of a May 2 millage-increase request. During Monday’s board of education meeting, Brady said a brochure, website and video are all expected to go live today. Breakout videos will then be released Feb. 20, March 6, March 13 and March 20. …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency and Covered Bridge Healthcare are offering self-serve COVID-19 testing at kiosks placed at their respective locations in Centreville, Sturgis and Three Rivers. The units are the first of their kind in the state and were provided in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control. The kiosks offer 24/7 access to COVID-19 testing. After a …

State police troopers are investigating the larceny of fuel from an irrigation system last month in Flowerfield Township. Investigators said the incident occurred between 6 and 7 a.m. Jan. 18 at a farm in the 10000 block of Ayers Road. Authorities said the suspects are believed to have been driving an older-model pickup, red in color.

An SUV with an attached snowplow was stolen earlier this month from a church parking lot in Fawn River Township. State police troopers said the incident occurred between 8 a.m. Feb. 2 and 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6 in the 70000 block of Lakeview Road. The vehicle is a 1995 GMC pickup, with a red body and white roof. The attached …

A gunman who opened fire at Michigan State University killed three students and wounded five, setting off an hourslong manhunt as frightened students hid in classrooms and cars. The shooter eventually killed himself, police announced early Tuesday. Police at a news conference later Tuesday identified the gunman as 43-year-old Anthony McRae. They said he shot himself miles away from campus while being …

Ford Motor Co. plans to build a $3.5 billion factory in Michigan that would employ at least 2,500 people to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing electric vehicles. The plant, to be built on land being readied for industrial development near Marshall, would start making batteries in 2026. It would crank out 35 gigawatt hours worth …

I can’t remember a time when we’ve had an over abundance of blood in our local blood banks. That is why we have blood drives. Glen Oaks Community College will host a blood drive this Thursday, February 16, on the concourse from 10 AM until 2:30 PM, Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment phone (866)642-5663. …

Glen Oaks Community College will be included this spring in an educational segment on “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid,” an award-winning, short documentary series. The segment will feature how education is changing lives for today’s high school students. “Viewpoint” offers innovative and unique content featuring the world’s most influential organizations and individuals, according to its website. Glen Oaks President David Devier …