Camp Eberhart is gearing up for its 116th year of creating lifelong memories. Camp officials recently announced several accomplishments made during the off-season. Work includes more than $1 million invested in facility upgrades; $200,000 in ADA improvements; more than $560,000 to fully renovate Dave’s House; $75,000 to complete Coop’s Coop; $63,000 to install a generator in Klinger Hall; and more than $50,000 …
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Land Conservancy will have four events this month
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is hosting four events later this month. The first is coming up this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, agency officials are hosting a Kalamazoo River cleanup. The work will center on parks and waterways in the vicinity of Kalamazoo, Comstock and Parchment. “Songbird Stroll,” an opportunity to listen for spring songbirds with expert …
Read More »Sara Main receives teaching excellence award at Glen Oaks
An award honoring a full-time faculty member who exemplifies a superior level of teaching was bestowed recently by Glen Oaks Community College. The 2025 E.J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Sara Main. Main is a member of the college’s math faculty. She first taught part-time at Glen Oaks from 1996 to 2008 and returned as a full-time …
Read More »Motorcycle Safety Program at Glen Oaks
Glen Oaks Community College has started its 2025 Motorcycle Safety Program. Offered through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and supported by the State of Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Grant, the program continues to offer high-quality, accessible rider training leading to a Michigan “CY” motorcycle endorsement. This year’s program features two course options to meet varying experience levels: Basic Rider Course and Basic …
Read More »Out and About – Week of May 12th
I’ve never been very good with quick comebacks, when someone says something rude. There isn’t an over abundance of kindness in our world these days. Being nice to one another is something we can all improve on. Here are some comebacks you might want to try the next time someone is rude to you: — “You’re such a loser.” – …
Read More »Alleged shooter is identified
A man responsible for allegedly shooting three people during a fight last weekend in Constantine has been arraigned. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said Leonardo Duran Hernandez, a 22-year-old Constantine resident, was arraigned earlier this week in St. Joseph County District Court. Hernandez was taken into custody following an incident at 11:50 p.m. last Saturday at the Harvey House …
Read More »County educators honored during recognition program
Dozens of St. Joseph County educators were honored during an annual recognition program Thursday at St. Joseph County Intermediate School District. Parent Advisory Committee of St. Joseph County Chair Kathleen Brandon said winners and nominees were a part of PAC’s 38th annual awards saluting educators and students who advocate for special education throughout St. Joseph County’s nine public school districts. …
Read More »TR City Commission meetings will return to previous start time
A trial to start Three Rivers City Commission meetings an hour earlier lasted just one month. Mayor Tom Lowry said the commission voted this week to return its start time to 6 p.m. from what had been – for the past two meetings – a 5 o’clock call to order. Some members of the seven-person commission indicated the earlier start …
Read More »Music on Main in Three Rivers
A busy night is on tap next week in Three Rivers. Three Rivers DDA/Main Street Executive Director Angi Metty said “Music on Main” makes its 2025 debut 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday downtown. Metty said the event features live music, classic cars, motorcycles and local flavor. Additional amenities include food trucks, local eats and community vibes. The free, family-friendly event …
Read More »4-H volunteer honored for 50 years of service
A Burr Oak woman is one of 10 volunteers being honored statewide by Michigan State University Extension for 50 years of service to Michigan 4-H. Quentin Tyler, director of MSU Extension, said St. Joseph County is represented by Sharon Mitchell, who has spent five decades dedicated to local 4-H. Tyler said MSU Extension is grateful for every volunteer in every …
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