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For years there has been a debate about the spelling of the name of this street. Seeing Theresa Cytlak of Ridgeway’s Floral Shop on W. Michigan Avenue reminded me of some history I ran across about her property which once was listed as #104 North Douglass Avenue. The addresses along present W. Michigan (old 1st North Street) changed from residential …

Glen Oaks Community College celebrated student achievement, and honored outstanding faculty, staff and alumni during two awards ceremonies Wednesday. In the afternoon, Glen Oaks President Bryan Newton issued the President’s Award to Addison Nally during the Student Achievement Awards Ceremony. During the evening session, a number of accolades were presented during the college’s annual Awards Ceremony, recognizing excellence, service and …

A new chapter in the annals of Centreville Public Schools occurred this week when its new elementary cafeteria made its debut. Less than a year after a ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the north end of the building, the new addition was put into use Wednesday. An adjacent music room, also new to Centreville Elementary, was also included in the …

A near 20-percent decline in enrollment over the last 10 years was one of the key factors Three Rivers Community Schools officials say led to the restructuring of some elementary school placements for next school year. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, that statistic was cited as part of a statement board president Erin Nowak read at last week’s board …

The top employee at St. Joseph County Transportation Authority is retiring. Allen Balog announced that after nearly five years as executive director of the Three Rivers-based agency, he will step down at the end of the business day Friday. Balog, former mayor of Three Rivers and longtime former member of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, said he made …

Michigan Department of Transportation recently provided details related to an upcoming project on U.S. 12 in Sturgis. Starting next week, there will be single-lane closures between Big Hill Road and South Maple Street. An additional lane closure will be in place between Jacob Street and Broadus Road, MDOT officials said. The lane closure will be in place over a 12-hour …

Shipshewana Flea Market will open for the 2025 season on Tuesday, May 6th. The popular destination will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Oct. 1. Boasting nearly 700 vendor spaces across 40 acres, the Midwest’s largest flea market is known for its one-of-a-kind finds, friendly atmosphere and full day of entertainment. Director Michael Christner said …

One man was arrested and a second suspect is being sought by authorities related to a felonious assault involving firearms. Sheriff Chad Spence said deputies were notified shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday of a 19-year-old victim who had been assaulted earlier in the day at a residence in the 63000 block of Shimmel Road. As part of the investigation, surveillance …

A Cass County man died in a house fire earlier this week in Wayne Township. Sheriff Clint Roach said deputies and emergency personnel responded at 8:30 a.m. Monday to the 55000 block of Twin Lake Road. Upon arrival, deputies and firefighters found the mobile home fully engulfed. During their search of the mobile home, first responders found a man inside. …

St. Joseph County Bar Association has announced recipients of its annual “Liberty Bell” award. The Centreville-based association has selected Three Rivers-based WLKM radio, as well as WBET radio of Sturgis, to receive the 2025 honor. WLKM and WBET follow last year’s Liberty Bell Award winner, Tom Miles, executive director of Twin County Community Probation Center. The Liberty Bell Award was …