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A recent economic and investment analysis concluded that Glen Oaks Community College significantly contributes to both the local economy and the lives of its students, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the fiscal year 2021-22. The study, leveraging data from GOCC’s academic and financial reports and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, …

Kevin Kroehler, case manager for the Salvation Army in Sturgis, said clarification is in order regarding services provided and not provided by the agency. He said the office has been receiving phone calls from people under the impression Salvation Army either covers the cost of car repairs or offers a car-repair service. Kroehler wishes to set the record straight by …

Colon Community Schools is seeking resident input related to a five-year strategic plan. Superintendent Rachel Kowalski said the survey will provide valuable input in helping guide the district through the 2027-28 academic year. She said the district’s board of education in October 2022 implemented a strategic plan focusing on facilities and student learning, achievement and outcomes, human resources and team …

Officials from Indiana Michigan Power have set up an online survey for public input regarding the fate of the century-old Mottville Dam. In addition, a public open house takes place Thursday in Elkhart for more thoughts in the fate of the Mottville Dam and the Elkhart Dam. Both structures are on the St. Joseph River. Input will help guide company …

Colon Department of Public Works employees continue their efforts to correct a situation Tuesday that resulted in raw sewage leaking into Swan Creek. According to village officials, the incident was the result of a power outage early Tuesday. It caused the lift station on Catherine Street and North Swan Street to shut down. As a result, about 100 gallons of …

A 31-year-old man was arrested Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant Tuesday in Cass County’s Newberg Township. Members of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team conducted the search at a location in the 61000 block of Bair Lake Street. It was performed after receiving a tip related to suspicion of concealing stolen property. Detectives located and recovered multiple stolen items. Detectives are …

A Van Buren County woman required medical treatment after the car she was driving went off the road in order to avoid striking a deer last week in Cass County’s Volinia Township. Sheriff Richard Behnke said deputies were called shortly after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Decatur Road and Fosdick Street regarding a single-vehicle crash. Authorities said Jenequa …

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Michigan rose last week compared with the week prior, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. New jobless claims increased to 7,064 in the week ending June 28, up from 5,964 the week before, the Labor Department said. Meanwhile, U.S. unemployment claims rose to 238,000 last week, up 4,000 claims from 234,000 the week …

Sturgis Public Schools officials are in the process of hiring a replacement for an administrator who retired last month. Assistant Superintendent Nicole Gittinger, a 15-year district employee, served as principal at Wall Elementary School, principal at Eastwood Elementary School and since 2017 as assistant superintendent. She was previously a principal at White Pigeon Community Schools. Her job listing is being …

Every year, in early May, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the place to be if you’re a fan of horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is definitely a race like no other. Horses are beautiful animals and a thoroughbred racehorse is truly a thing of beauty. The horse is all muscle and loves to run. I’ve always been impressed in …