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Glen Oaks president’s contract extended

The contract of Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier was extended to 2024, following a recently conducted satisfactory review. The college’s board of trustees last week conducted its annual evaluation of Devier’s performance for the year. He was rated by the trustees on a scale of 1 to 5 on 48 specific performance expectations. Expectations are divided among six …

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Residents asked to check cameras in search for missing woman

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its appeal to residents, asking for help in locating Marilee Furlong, who has been missing since May 29. The department is asking anyone who may have driven through Cass County or the west side of St. Joseph County during the week of May 29 who have in-vehicle cameras to check those recordings …

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Fatal motorcycle crash in Burr Oak Township

A Sturgis man died in a motorcycle crash last weekend in Burr Oak Township. Michigan State Police troopers were called Saturday to private property on Maystead Road in response to a single-vehicle crash. Investigators said the 60-year-old driver of the motorcycle, identified as Don Harker, lost control and it struck a tree head-on. He was declared dead at the scene. …

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Multiple people injured in Lockport Township crash

Alcohol appears to be a factor in a two-vehicle crash last week in Lockport Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before midnight Friday to M-60, just east of Oakwood Drive, in response to a personal-injury crash. Investigators said a 46-year-old woman from Three Rivers was driving west on M-60 with the vehicle’s headlights off when her vehicle …

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Golf outings will benefit local causes

Here’s a reminder that a fundraiser for St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity takes place Friday. “Hittin’ Fore Homes,” a golf outing at St. Joe Valley Golf Club, starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $240 per foursome, and includes food at the turn and after 18 holes. Prizes will be awarded for longest drive and longest putt. Meanwhile, the Larry …

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Man arrested on drug charges

A 47-year-old man faces several drug-related charges following his arrest this week at a Three Rivers motel. Southwest Enforcement Team detectives, Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team and St. Joseph County Sheriff deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday at Spartan Motel. The man, who was a guest at the motel, was wanted on an outstanding felony arrest warrant issued by …

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Shooting in Sturgis business parking lot

The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that took place over the weekend in Sturgis Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were called shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday to the 69000 block of M-66 in response to shots fired in a business parking lot. Investigators said several subjects were in a dispute and shots were fired at …

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Sheriff’s department warns of telephone scam

Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department is reminding the public about a phone scam that has recently resurfaced. Chief Deputy Michelle Greenlee said the scam centers on callers misrepresenting themselves as a member of law enforcement. The ruse includes using the name of an actual member of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department, usually obtained through the internet. Caller ID will show the …

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Nursing grant will help GOCC alumni continue education

Glen Oaks Board of Trustees last month learned about plans that are underway as part of a $2 million state grant to help grow nursing talent in the region. Glen Oaks officials met recently with representatives from Baker College and are working on an agreement wherein Glen Oaks nursing alumni will have the opportunity achieve their bachelor of nursing degree …

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Vicksburg to kick off live-music series

“Burg Days of Summer,” a live-music series that village officials anticipate will draw a considerable number of people to downtown Vicksburg, kicks off its inaugural season Wednesday. Village Manager Jim Mallery said the nine-week series will take place Wednesdays through Aug. 16, though it will take the night off July 5. Music acts will perform approximately 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. …

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