St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit members partnered with Michigan Department of Corrections parole and probation employees to conduct a “Night Hawk” operation that resulted in the arrest of 15 people Monday. The operation was conducted to verify compliance with terms of probation. All charges relate to distribution and use of methamphetamine and marijuana. In addition, several suspects had outstanding …
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Sturgis names interim superintendent
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education has agreed to offer the position of interim superintendent to Rob Olsen. Current superintendent Tom Langdon announced more than a year ago he plans to retire at the end of March. During a Monday meeting, district officials concurred Olsen would be the best candidate for the three-month period ending June 30. Kerri Millett, Gwen …
Read More »Out and About – Week of February 12th
I think too much emphasis is placed on going to college these days. It’s important to further one’s education, but why should it be college? There are several alternatives. We are in dire need of tradespeople. There are many trade schools out there where one could learn to be an electrician, plumber, welder, or machinist, plus many more trades that …
Read More »Former fire chief remembered
The Three Rivers Fire Department is remembering a former chief whose leadership was recalled with high regard. Danny Cross served as chief from 1992 to 2008. He passed away Dec. 8 in Texas following a career that spanned four decades. The 68-year-old Cross was credited for his focus on improving the city’s ambulance service, helping bring the city’s current ladder …
Read More »Glen Oaks receives donated welding simulator
Students in the welding program at Glen Oaks Community College are learning welding techniques on a new welding simulator thanks to the generosity of a $20,000 donation from Morgan Olson LLC. Through the use of the simulator, students virtually train with different types of welding on a computer screen before applying hands-on training in the school’s welding lab. Morgan Olson …
Read More »Glen Oaks approves tuition rates for high school students
Glen Oaks Community College’s Board of Trustees voted Thursday to approve in-district tuition rates for all high school students, regardless of their residence. Glen Oaks president David Devier said the college has been approached by high schools outside its service area to offer dual-enrollment classes and the Early Middle College program. Those outlying areas include Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch and Elkhart …
Read More »Man injured when car slid off road
A Niles man was injured after his car went off the road due to icy conditions last week in Cass County. Sheriff’s officials said 56-year-old Walter Langheinrich, of Niles, was driving on Leet Road, north of U.S. 12 at 9 p.m. Thursday, when his vehicle went out of control, struck a mailbox and rolled over. He was extricated from the …
Read More »K-Wings take two over weekend
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings (26-17-2-2) started the weekend off right by defeating the Brampton Beast 4-2 on Friday night at the Powerade Centre in Ontario. Anton Cederholm scored a pair of goals while Aaron Irving and Eric Kattelus each added a goal of their own in the win. Michael Garteig was in goal for the K-Wings, stopping 20 …
Read More »SCAN makes several arrests
Five people were arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a Sturgis residence. St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said SCAN members last week went to the 500 block of Susan Avenue to apprehend Renee Garten for a narcotics-related warrant. SCAN unit members confirmed she and a number of other people were inside the residence. Garten, however, allegedly refused …
Read More »Fatal crash near Three Rivers
A Three Rivers man died as the result of a 3-car crash Thursday afternoon on M-60 near Roberts Road, just west of Three Rivers. The victim was identified as 57-year-old Randy Jansen. Four other people were injured. . . Their names have not been released. County sheriff’s deputies are continuing their investigation.
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