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The first cohort of students has officially begun Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A) training through Glen Oaks Community College, marking the launch of a new workforce development program designed to prepare students for one of Michigan’s most in-demand careers. Based in Sturgis, the accelerated three-week program combines classroom instruction with extensive behind-the-wheel training, giving students the skills needed to …

St. Joseph County Transportation Authority is rebranding its Circle Line and, in the process, honoring the memory of a beloved member of its team. The Three Rivers-based agency will roll out its “B-Line” on July 21. The route is currently known as the Three Rivers Circle Line. CTA Director Marci Goodman said the name change rebrands Three Rivers Circle Line …

Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach said three recruits recently graduated from the Lake Michigan College Police Academy. The graduates are: Marlin Orr, Anthony Parris and Cody Krueger. Roach said the department is proud to welcome the trio to the Cassopolis-based agency, as they begin their careers serving and protecting Cass County residents.

A Sturgis man was injured following a car-deer crash last week in Cass County’s Milton Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies were called at 10 p.m. Friday, east of the intersection of U.S. 12 and Anderson Road. Investigators said 40-year-old Dennis Baumann was driving west on U.S. 12 when his vehicle struck a deer that had been hit moments earlier …

More than 1,500 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan since June 22. According to WGVU Public Media, 44 people have been hospitalized as health officials work to find the source of the outbreak. The intestinal illness is caused by the Cyclospora parasite. People become infected by consuming contaminated fresh produce or water with symptoms beginning two to 14 days after …

Fastening your seat belt, before driving off has become an automatic thing to just about everyone these days. If you fail to do so and get caught, it can cost you a $65. fine. Wearing a seat belt doesn’t need to be uncomfortable, if you know how to properly adjust it. Your seat belt’s shoulder strap should land across the …

Colon Police Chief Mark Brinkert has issued a public statement, acknowledging the community for its kindness as he enters retirement. Brinkert, who joined the department in 1993, said community support has made his job a pleasurable experience. Brinkert also recognized officers he worked with through the years, noting the work of the department’s officers helped make the agency as strong …

Three Rivers Mayor Angel Johnston has addressed details of the city’s recently approved Media Access Policy. During her “Mayor’s Minute” column featured on Facebook, Johnston stated the policy allows members of the media to connect directly to the council’s audio system, consequently improving the quality of public coverage of the council’s twice-a-month meetings. Johnston said city manager Joe Bippus was …

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has provided an update related to the statewide outbreak of Cyclosporiasis. Heidi Hazel, health and disease-prevention officer, said the tri-county department is seeing an increase in cases specifically in St. Joseph and Hillsdale counties. However, the agency does not have confirmation that the cases are related to the current outbreak or merely a coincidence. …

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake shook the ground under Lake Michigan shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The quake was centered about 65 miles southwest of South Haven. WOOD-TV reports it is unlikely the quake was felt anywhere in Michigan, but it was the strongest to occur in the contiguous United States on Wednesday — the others being in Nevada and California and …