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St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman last week denied a defense motion to dismiss criminal sexual conduct charges against a former Centreville teacher. An attorney for Terry Miller, who is charged with criminal sexual conduct, argued Friday that a number of legal delays over the past two years have violated Miller’s right to an expeditious trial. Stutesman told the …

Students representing six Michigan high schools, including a team from Colon High School, have been selected as winners of the inaugural Community Service Awards. Sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and Lake Trust Credit Union, the awards recognize students for their efforts to improve the lives of others in their communities. The “Yard Squad” is comprised of sophomores …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Rob Kuhlman issued a second media release regarding the cancellation of classes a second consecutive day Friday. Kuhlman said district administrators along with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department have been investigating a potential threat of violence at the high school. The investigation came after a message was submitted on the “OK 2 Say” anonymous tip …

The Michigan Department of Transportation starting today will be resurfacing 7 1/2 miles of M-66, from Lafayette Street in the city of Sturgis, to M-86 in Nottawa Township. MDOT officials said the $879,000 project includes pavement repairs, crack filling and chip sealing. Traffic will be subject to single-lane closure under flag control. The agency estimates the project will be completed …

A 35-year-old Three Rivers woman was arrested last week on a drug-related offense. According to sheriff’s officials, members of the St. Joseph County Areas Narcotics unit were alerted May 8 to a woman distributing methamphetamine in the city of Three Rivers. SCAN investigators located the suspect’s vehicle on Banker Street in Florence Township. Troopers from Michigan State Police and deputies …

Be Kind! Please rewind! I am sure those of us of a certain age remember this sticker that was plastered on VHS tapes rented from video stores back in the day. The theory behind that mantra was that if you rented a VHS movie, make sure you hit that rewind button before returning the video, so the person after you …

Centreville Public Schools Superintendent Rob Kuhlman issued a statement Thursday morning related to his decision to cancel classes Thursday and Friday. Kuhlman said the district Wednesday evening was notified by police that a message had been left on the “OK 2 Say” tip line concerning the threat of potential gun violence at the high school by two students. Police investigated the …

A trio of Three Rivers residents was arrested on drug-related charges earlier this week. St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit members executed a search warrant Monday at a residence in the 800 block of North Main Street in Three Rivers. SCAN unit members had received a number of tips regarding illicit narcotics activity at the residence, investigators said. Methamphetamine and …

A substantial marijuana-grow operation in the city of Three Rivers was dismantled last month. Members of the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics unit, along with deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, executed a search warrant April 14 in the 1100 block of North Main Street. The investigation was a cooperative effort with the Ohio State Police and Delaware …

Downtown Colon has 14 new planters. Shaped in the design of a top hat to complement the village’s “Magic Capital of the World” status, the planters were delivered Wednesday and put in place with some help from Colon High School students. Marcia Blackman, president of the Colon Garden Club, said 12 fiberglass planters that were 25 years old were replaced. …