Adalberto (Jacob) Garcia, 24, of Sturgis faces up to 20 years in prison after a St. Joseph County Circuit Court jury found Garcia guilty on multiple charges related to possessing and processing child sexually abusive material, according to a press release issued by County Prosecutor David Marvin.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established abortion as a constitutional right.
State Rep. Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers) introduced a bill Wednesday to update the state’s 1931 abortion ban to “make it enforceable post-Roe v. Wade.”
David Hecker writes, “Our lawmakers have the power to relieve this burden, make strides toward closing the racial wealth gap, and preserve higher education as an opportunity for all, rather than a privilege for those who can afford it. It is imperative that they act to cancel student debt — and beyond that, to look toward long-term solutions at the federal and state levels to make higher education more affordable and accessible for all.”
The 65th Annual Three Rivers Water Festival got underway Thursday, and while food vendors, the Sue Silliman House, and the Carnival Midway were frequented by many in the hours before, the unofficial start of the annual event is often marked by the Water Festival Parade. Thursday was no different.
A decade ago, two enemies in Kalamazoo put down their guns. Following two straight years of record gun violence in the city, their intervention program remains especially vigilant in helping others decide to disarm – or not pick up a gun in the first place.
Activists, educators and nonprofit organizers on Wednesday discussed efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 elections, restrictions on voting rights and methods for promoting civic engagement.
Ownership and staff of Confluence Cannabis, located at 104 US-131 in Three Rivers, celebrated its upcoming opening with a ribbon cutting and tour of the facilities on Friday, June 10.
The White Pigeon Township Library’s annual Summertime Tunes concert series is returning for its 10th year this summer, and thanks to the generosity of several community sponsors, will feature five performances over as many weeks at no cost to the public.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bill being presented was a broad change to the tax code that did not reflect its “original purpose,” which was to extend a tax filing deadline.
The Huss Project Farmers Market debuted last Saturday and will return this weekend, only this time with art vendors and live music in addition to their usual market fare.
The Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees conducted its annual evaluation of President David H. Devier’s performance following the June 9 board meeting.
Students wanting to study cybersecurity now have the opportunity to apply for $1,500 scholarships at Glen Oaks Community College thanks to a new special partnership program between Microsoft Corporation and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
Researchers warn that the expiration of COVID-19 safety net policies could lead to increased financial hardship in 2022, particularly the expanded child tax credit.
Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative, in collaboration with The Synergy Health Center and Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, will welcome community members to a Community Conversation: Navigating COVID – What’s Your New Normal? to take place at El Concilio, 930 Lake Street, in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, June 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Republican members of the Michigan Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee voted on Tuesday to advance legislation that education officials said is dividing parents and teachers and would silence teachers attempting to discuss race and racism.
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Allied health programs are in high demand and as part of an initiative to help meet the need for allied health professionals in the community, Glen Oaks Community College has revamped a number of allied health certificate programs so that students can complete them in less than one year.