TR wrestling downs two conference foes; go 4-1 at Freeland invite
EDWARDSBURG — Three Rivers’ wrestling team opened the Wolverine Conference slate Wednesday, Dec. 17, defeating Niles 69-6 and Edwardsburg 77-3.Owen Moreland, Brayden Niemi, Kyle Snellenbarger, Brody Morrill, Gaven Babcock, Jak Monroe, Ethan Moreland, Carter Hensley, Braylon Faile, Louis Smith, Jaxon…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup TR drops road contest to Otsego
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team ended their 2025 slate of games with a palindromic 64-46 loss to Otsego Thursday, Dec. 18.Gabe Young led the Wildcats with 15 points on the evening, while Zander Barth had nine points and…
Out and About: Morning breath, check-ups, and Christmas
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” -Thomas JeffersonFor you ladies, believe it or not, Sam Elliott does wake up with “Morning Breath”. For you guys, so does Nora O’Donnell. As a matter of fact, I don’t…
Local firefighters deliver Christmas cheer with Firefighters for Santa
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — In the days before Thanksgiving, a house fire displaced Tessa Pitcher of Three Rivers and her children, leaving them with practically nothing for the holiday season.However, when fire trucks from the Three Rivers…
Scenes from 2025- A pictorial year in review
A look-back at the year in Sturgis, through the lens of Sturgis Sentinel. By Dennis Volkert/Sentinel
Lighting up downtown Three Rivers
Downtown Three Rivers held its first-ever lighted parade down Main Street Friday evening, Dec. 19. Originally scheduled for Christmas Around Town on the weekend following Thanksgiving, weather conditions forced it to move to Dec. 19, and went off without a…
Bohne sentenced to prison on child abuse, assault charges in death of child
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Paige Nichole Bohne of Sturgis was sentenced in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Thursday in the death of her 2-year-old child. The 22-year-old was sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman to 225…
TR girls’ basketball avoids late comeback, defeats Vicksburg on road
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Dominant first-quarter defense and tenacity down the stretch led to the Three Rivers girls’ basketball team getting their first win of the 2025-26 season against Vicksburg Friday night, defeating the host Bulldogs 43-35.The Wildcats…
Bowling Roundup Three Rivers dominates Plainwell after bus breakdown
PLAINWELL — A bus breakdown and what coaches called a “stealth rescue mission” by parents on the way to Kalamazoo did not faze the Three Rivers bowling team Tuesday, as the girls’ team won 28-2 and the boys’ team shut…
‘A project about taking care of kids’ Centreville Public Schools launches Food Club for district students and families
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — According to Centreville Public Schools, in its over-900 student population, 53 percent of those students get free or reduced-price lunch every day.With food insecurity also being a challenge among parts of its population, a…
Out and About: Dentistry, healthy hearts, and Christmas
“Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace.” -Dwight D. EisenhowerAs long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded visiting the dentist. Like my mother, I’ve always…
Design and budget approved for Sturgis Electric Center
Sturgis City Commission on Dec. 10 approved final design for Sturgis Electric Center, at a cost of just over $499,000, along with a contingency budget of $50,000. In April, a bid for the design for the electric utilities building in Sturgis…
Order approved to restrict truck traffic on some streets
Sturgis city commissioners on Nov. 24 approved control orders for large-truck traffic in some areas.The city’s engineering department received requests from a resident on Jean Avenue and a business owner on Prospect Avenue to restrict truck traffic on Jean Avenue,…
Local kids ‘Shop with a Cop’
On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Three Rivers Walmart store hosted a “Shop with a Cop” event, with local kids being able to shop for holiday gifts with officers from the Three Rivers Police Department, the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office,…
Mike’s Musings: We Need The Good News of Christmas
I was searching for words that would express an uplifting spirit this Christmas season. Too many of us, my self-included, consider the holiday season to be a distraction rather than a time to rejoice. Well my friend, Glenn Mollette happened…
Centreville schools launches Food Club for district students and families
New initiative gets groceries, toiletries into students’ hands for free By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — According to Centreville Public Schools, in its over-900 student population, 53 percent of those students get free or reduced-price lunch every day. With food…
TR girls’ basketball dominates first quarter, defeats Vicksburg on road
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Dominant first-quarter defense and tenacity down the stretch led to the Three Rivers girls’ basketball team getting their first win of the 2025-26 season against Vicksburg Friday night, defeating the host Bulldogs 43-35. The…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers downed by Niles, Gull Lake; loses close to Hopkins
NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team lost three in a row in the last week, losing to Niles 76-47 Friday, Dec. 5, losing to Gull Lake on the road 62-24 Monday, and losing a close 51-45 decision at home…
Out and About: Winter, holidays, and Christmas trees
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” ~ Will RogersHopefully this finds everyone doing what you can to stay warm and upright. With the recent snow storm, we are officially into the winter season. Flies and mosquitoes are…
Family Court to receive state grant for new Abuse and Neglect Court in county
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A new court in St. Joseph County coming next year is looking to tackle abuse and neglect cases in the county that have to do with substance use.On Tuesday, the Executive Committee of the…
