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A new Michigan law eliminates a requirement that teachers take the SAT, the standardized test commonly used in college admissions. The test was required for people who wanted to become certified to teach in Michigan. But critics say it’s not a good indicator of a successful teacher. Sen. Marty Knollenberg, a Republican from Troy, says the SAT doesn’t measure enthusiasm, …

Michigan officials say they’re seeing higher numbers of bats with rabies. The Department of Health and Human Services says its labs had diagnosed 22 bats with the fatal illness as of June 28. A year ago, the total was nine. Two rabid skunks also have turned up. Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the bite or scratch of an …

With the Fourth of July just a handful of days away, several local communities will once again be hosting fireworks. Sen. John Proos is once again encouraging everyone to have a safe and fun Independence Day. “Each Independence Day, we gather with friends and family to celebrate our freedom, our country and a declaration that changed the world more than two …

On Tuesday afternoon, a 34-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested for outstanding warrants. Police were notified of the man’s appearance at the Shell gas station, it was also reported the subject had drugs in his vehicle. The first officer arrived on scene and the suspect drove his vehicle around the backside of the gas station and abandoned it, fleeing on foot …

John Shuler, president of the Constantine Public Schools Board of Education, has resigned his position. Shuler served on the board for 11 years. A clarity/factual hearing was set for today, July 2, regarding the second of two petitions seeking his recall. That hearing has been canceled. The move comes after an attempt to recall Shuler was suspended at the advice …

Leasa Griffith and Bobby Kretschman have each been tabbed for promotions at Mendon Public Schools. Both are Mendon alumni. Griffith will be the new superintendent for the district, which has 530 students. She was tabbed as the interim following the passing of Roger Rathburn in an accident last December. This year begins the 26th for Griffith at Mendon. Kretschman, the …

The St. Joseph County sheriff’s department is hosting a boater’s safety class on Saturday. The event will be held at the White Pigeon Fire Department from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students must be at least 12 years old to participate in the class. Lunch will be provided courtesy of the Klinger Lake association and the class is free of …

Three Rivers Police Department K9 Jake helped locate a discarded electronic tether that was damaged and taken off a suspect. The TRPD said Jake helped locate the device on Strobel Road, near Cenreville-Constantine Road on Tuesday afternoon. It took Jake approximately 15 minutes to find the device. Authorities said the tether was obviously cut and thrown into the tall soybean …

A 36-year-old Three Rivers man was arrested for retail fraud and possession of methamphetamine on Tuesday. Police said they were sent to Walmart for a theft in progress at approximately 2:30 p.m. K9 Jake was brought in as the subject fled the store on foot. K9 Jake established a track and stolen merchandise was located and later returned. The track continued approximately a mile …

Two people were injured in a minor accident in White Pigeon on Monday. Police said a vehicle driven by a 82-year-old White Pigeon woman turned in front of a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old man from Vandalia on U.S. 12 near Elkhart Street. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The woman was cited for failing to yield right of way while …