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St. Joseph County

St. Joseph County Commission approves district court request in split vote

With a 3-2 vote the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners approved a request from 3B District Court for an exception to the county's hiring freeze during its regular meeting Tuesday, April 20.

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Glen Oaks welcomes three new head coaches

Glen Oaks Community College has named three new head coaches for men's basketball, softball, and bowling.

Glen Oaks to host motorcycle safety training course

Soon the roar of motorcycles will be heard across the campus of Glen Oaks Community College, the new regional host site for the State Motorcycle Safety Training course.

District court request to be considered Tuesday following contentious discussion

At its executive meeting on Wednesday, April 14, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to add a request from 3B District Court for an exception to the hiring freeze to the agenda for its meeting Tuesday.

Constantine man apprehended after high-speed pursuit

A 56-year-old Constantine man is currently lodged in St. Joseph County Jail for an outstanding warrant and other pending charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Constantine Township Monday.

Sow Good Seeds: Of Lumbar and Labor

WSV's Deborah Haak-Frost writes, “Clearly, any gardener knows that some aches and pains come with the territory. As an otherwise-fairly-healthy-ish 32-year-old, though, I’m a bit frustrated that my body is exhibiting tendencies of one that has endured much more time and wear."

Keep Your Voice Down
Keep Your Voice Down: Barroom theology and the freedom to question

Doug and Alek are joined by Pastor Devon Miller of Florence Church of the Brethren Mennonite to discuss what it’s like leading a congregation during a global pandemic, being a religious leader in the 21st century when so many young people have walked away from the church or were never introduced to it in the first place, and restorative justice as it relates to conflict resolution and healing.

County commissioners meeting in-person Tuesday with hybrid option for public

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will meet in-person Tuesday, April 6 for the first time this year. Up to 25 people will be allowed into the room including members of the public but the meeting will also be broadcast live via Zoom.

Proposed solar farm in Fabius Township generates controversy

A proposed solar farm in Fabius Township is generating more controversy than energy at the moment. The project, which is in the “very preliminary” stages of development, has some township residents concerned about how it would affect property values, how it may look, and whether it will affect lifestyles of those who live nearby.

Glen Oaks ramps up in-seat classes for fall; registration is now under way

Registration is now under way for summer and fall classes at Glen Oaks Community College, and students can take advantage of an increase in on-campus classes.

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