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Glen Oaks Community College was selected as one of five recipients of a competitive grant from New America to enhance support for student parents through innovative childcare solutions. The grant recognizes GOCC’s commitment to addressing the unique needs of student parents and underscores the college’s dedication to expanding its support services for student parents. As part of New America’s Community of …

Three Rivers Arby’s recently made a donation to St. Joseph County Animal Control. Sheriff’s department Capt. TJ Baker said $2,040 was turned over the Centreville-based agency. Baker said the restaurant, starting last November, began collecting money by asking customers if they would care to round up the cost of their order to the nearest dollar. Proceeds were turned over to …

Centreville Board of Education approved a multi-million-dollar bid this week, with work centering on the elementary school and football field. During their monthly board meeting Monday, district officials accepted bids totaling $3.7 million for addition of an elementary school cafeteria, and work related to stadium upgrades at the high school track and football field. Construction manager Triangle Associates presented a …

St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald is presenting a review of election-inspector duties for anyone curious about the integrity of the election process in the county. During the county commission’s executive committee meeting Tuesday, Oswald agreed to conduct the hour-long informational session 3 to 4 p.m. April 9 in the third-floor commissioners’ room at the county courthouse. The demonstration will …

Re-appointments to the county’s Agricultural Preservation Board and its Veterans Affairs Board are expected to be made next week. County commissioners on Tuesday reviewed the re-appointments of Henry Miller and Carolyn Grace to the Agricultural Preservation Board. Meanwhile, Bill Walters, Nathan Brown and Stoney Summey are expected to be re-appointed to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Board. The re-appointments will be …

Centreville village officials recently adopted a resolution pertaining to the use of golf carts within village limits. The resolution authorizes operation of a golf cart on village streets. However, a cart pass must be acquired from the village office. The pass is issued free of charge after proof of insurance and a driver’s license are provided. Copies of the resolution, …

Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that took place earlier this week at a business in Coldwater Township. Troopers were dispatched around 1 a.m. Monday to the 600 block of Marshall Road in response to a break-in and malicious destruction of property. The incident occurred at Broadhead and Bullets guns, archery and professional outdoor outfitter. The suspect …

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education recently approved installation of new flooring and painting throughout the middle school. The $800,000 project will be done by Magala Inc. In addition, the board approved the purchase of new classroom furniture from Great Lakes Furniture for $970,000. Cost includes installation and the furniture will be placed in the history, social studies, science, math, …

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is providing refresher training on concealed-pistol-carry laws. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman hosts the free training 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 4 at the department’s training center, 602 E. Main St., in Centreville. Training will focus on a review of laws pertaining to concealed carry, including new laws that went into effect a month ago. Enrollment …

Burr Oak Heritage Days organizers have announced a theme for the 2024 event. The theme is “Living in a Small Town Can be a Circus.” It will center on the book “The Long Road to the Circus,” written by Betsy Bird. The non-fiction book captures the story of Madam Marantette and her ostrich, Gaucho. Its setting is in Burr Oak. …