Vicksburg girls’ undefeated season comes to end in close loss to Paw Paw
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — When the two consensus best girls’ basketball teams in the Wolverine Conference, Vicksburg and Paw Paw, square off, fans expect it to be a tight game that goes right down to the wire.Like the…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers sweeps week
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team got two key wins this past week, defeating Edwardsburg Friday at home 55-49, and winning Tuesday against Dowagiac 52-36.Against Edwardsburg, Dani Glass dropped 29 points along with six rebounds and five steals…
Obituary: Sandra K. Harding
Sandra K. Harding age 69 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.She was born July 27, 1955, in Three Rivers, Michigan, daughter of the late George and Blossom (Proctor) Williams.Sandra resided…
Obituary: Hubert Leo McDonald
Hubert Leo McDonald went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Friends and family will be received 11:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Center Park United Methodist Church where…
Out and About: Surgery recovery, and getting old
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.I was discharged from Borgess Hospital on January 15 after a successful open-heart surgery and have been recuperating at…
Vicksburg native, former TRHS choir director competes on ‘Wheel’
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director GRAND RAPIDS — America’s Game received a bit of local flair during this past holiday season. Alex Williams, a native of Vicksburg and a former choir director at Three Rivers High School who is currently living…
Sturgis Historical Society to honor local African Americans
By Rosalie Currier February is Black History Month. The Sturgis Historical Society will honor African Americans who lived in Sturgis over the decades. It will be 3 p.m. Feb. 16, at the museum. The event will have three parts:“Dark Lake”…
Water Street Dance founder’s dream brings recognition
By Dennis Volkert Water Street Dance Milwaukee performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s part of SYCA’s 2024-25 Performance Series.WSD is based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.The program coming to Sturgis offers a dynamic mix of…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 7“Ladies Night Out,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. “First Fridays Karaoke,” 8…
Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian
Praise God from whom all blessings flow – and what a blessing she was! Margaret Ann Bastian was born October 17, 1932, the third of four daughters to Lester John and Bernice Barbara (Wallis) Menk at their farm on Maplewood Road,…
Farwell falls in district wrestling action
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s wrestling team lost 42-0 in team district action on Wednesday to Coleman.Farswell competed in the Jack Pine Conference tournament last weekend.Lexi Vincent at 126 pounds was pinned by Genaro Soto of St. Louis in…
Obituary: Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill
It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of Jacob Nicholas Edward Morrill beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend born on June 7, 1994, in Madison Heights, MI. He died in his sleep of natural causes on January…
Obituary: David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr.
David “Dave the Barber” Terrill, Sr. of Clare, MI, was peacefully called home on the evening of January 28, 2025, at the age of 84, reuniting with his wife Wanda, whom he loved and adored for 64 years of marriage,…
Obituary: Betty R. Haskell
Betty R. Haskell, 92, passed away peacefully at her home, Pioneer Golden Estates, on January 29, 2025. She was born August 16, 1932, in Auburn Heights, Michigan, the daughter of Floyd Bixby and Myrtle (Gardiner) Bixby. As a teenager Betty…
May I Walk with You? DISASTERS
Like me, I’m sure you have noticed some very unusual natural events that can only be called disasters. To my recollection, over 40,000 acres have burned in southern California and thousands of homes have been destroyed. My sister reports that…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Guess What – Road Trip!
As of today, we are officially on our first “road trip” in years! As you read this we should be about one-third of the way to the sunny south, where we will stay for a bit with Sister-in-Law Marlene. I’m…
City discusses problems with traffic island
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent The temporary traffic island installed to regulate vehicle traffic during the hours that students are crossing McEwan to go to, or come from the school was a discussion item during the recent Traffic & Safety Committee…
Frostbite Winter Festival starts tonight
By Pat MaurerReview Correspondent Harrison’s 37th annual Frostbite Winter Festival begins tonight and continues Saturday at the Clare County Fairgrounds!Join in the fun February 7th and 8th! The Harrison Chamber says, “It’s the best little hotspot around!”You will need a…
Harrison man arrested for arson of his own home
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A report of a possible vehicle fire and explosions sent Harrison firefighters to a residence on Fish-ing Site Road in Hayes Township on Saturday, January 25th at approximately 2:58 pm.The 9-1-1 caller also told dispatchers he saw…
City eyes plans, priorities for ’25-‘26
BY SCOTT SULLIVAN EDITOR Saugatuck City Council and staff met Jan. 24 at the Saugatuck Yacht Club to review progress made this 2024-25 fiscal year and where to focus resources for the next. “The city ended fiscal year 2023-24 with…
