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Baseball Roundup Three Rivers 2-0-1 at Coldwater Quad; split with Plainwell

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 3 min read

COLDWATER — Three Rivers went 3-2 in the past week, going 2-1 at the Coldwater Quad event Saturday, and splitting with Plainwell at home Tuesday.At the Coldwater Quad, the ‘Cats tied Brandywine 4-4, then won 12-1 over Coldwater and 12-2…

Golf Roundup Sturgis 20th at Coldwater, set career- and team-bests to open season

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 5 min read

COLDWATER — The Trojan boys took part in the Coldwater Invite, and finished 20th out of 24 teams, shooting a 347 on the day. Gavin Lewis carded a round of 83, good for 48th spot, while Owen Frost shot a…

Out and About: Character and a health scare

Out and About: Character and a health scare

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 2 min read

“Character is power.” – Booker T. WashingtonI’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April…

Faculty member honored for life-saving measure

Faculty member honored for life-saving measure

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 1 min read

On March 12, Dan Gould, educational assistant at Eastwood Elementary School, took life-saving action involving a student who was choking in the cafeteria. On April 13, Gould received recognition from both Sturgis Public Schools and Sturgis Department of Public Safety,…

Three Rivers 10-year-old recovering following hit-and-run

Three Rivers 10-year-old recovering following hit-and-run

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local boy is in the process of recovery following a hit-and-run incident that occurred while out on his scooter Friday.According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection…

Seminar to outline ballot proposal for Sturgis Public Schools bond

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 4 min read

A presentation and Q&A regarding the Sturgis Public Schools bond proposal is set for 5:30 p.m. April 23 at Sturgis District Library. The proposal is on the May 5 election ballot for city of Sturgis residents. The informational session contains four basic components, according…

$7k raised for TRAM at annual Walleye Dinner

$7k raised for TRAM at annual Walleye Dinner

Editorial Staff Apr 17, 2026 1 min read

Three Rivers Area Mentoring held its annual Walleye Dinner and silent auction fundraiser Saturday at the Three Rivers Fraternal Order of Eagles, serving 175 dinners and raising approximately $7,000 for the youth programming nonprofit.TRAM Executive Director Mary Yost said Saturday’s…

Mike’s Musings: Here’s why a printed weekly newspaper is important

Mike’s Musings: Here’s why a printed weekly newspaper is important

Editorial Staff Apr 15, 2026 3 min read

Robert Tomlinson, our news director in Three Rivers, gave a terrific speech to the local Rotary Club about the importance of your local newspaper. I thought I would share a portion with you.“With our twelve weekly newspapers the mission is…

Child injured in Three Rivers hit-and-run

Robert Tomlinson Apr 13, 2026 1 min read

THREE RIVERS — A 10-year-old child was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Three Rivers Friday. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of South Grant Avenue and Hill Street. Police say a child…

‘Downtown’ documentary explores history of business, culture in Sturgis

‘Downtown’ documentary explores history of business, culture in Sturgis

Dennis Volkert Apr 10, 2026 7 min read

By Dennis Volkert “Downtown: 200 Years of Doing Business in Sturgis” premieres at 3 p.m. April 26 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.  Tickets are $10 at sites throughout downtown, or $12 online at sturgesyoung.com.  It is produced by Mike Mort…

Three Rivers softball notches perfecto, no-hitter in doubleheader against Sturgis

Editorial Staff Apr 10, 2026 2 min read

STURGIS — Three Rivers pitchers held Sturgis to just one baserunner, while the Wildcat offense went wild in a doubleheader sweep of Sturgis on the road Wednesday.In Game 1, the Wildcats mercied Sturgis 22-0 in five innings, led by a…

Baseball Roundup Three Rivers routs Sturgis

Editorial Staff Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

STURGIS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had their way with Sturgis in a road doubleheader Wednesday night, taking down the Trojans 22-0 in five innings in Game 1 and 14-0 in five innings in Game 2.In Game 1, Three Rivers…

Out and About: TRAM, 20 years, and remembering

Out and About: TRAM, 20 years, and remembering

Editorial Staff Apr 10, 2026 2 min read

“Leadership is influence.” -John MaxwellOn Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 E. Hoffman St. in…

Centreville-Constantine police arrest man with multiple warrants

Editorial Staff Apr 10, 2026 1 min read

CENTREVILLE — Police in Centreville arrested a man on multiple warrants following two hours of attempts Wednesday morning.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment in Centreville for a person with multiple misdemeanor and…

‘Downtown’ explores the history of business and culture in Sturgis

‘Downtown’ explores the history of business and culture in Sturgis

Editorial Staff Apr 10, 2026 2 min read

By Dennis Volkert “Downtown: 200 Years of Doing Business in Sturgis” premieres at 3 p.m. April 26 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10 at sites throughout downtown, or $12 online at sturgesyoung.com. It is produced by Mike Mort of Equity…

Mike’s Musings: Rescues are an Easter weekend miracle

Mike’s Musings: Rescues are an Easter weekend miracle

Editorial Staff Apr 8, 2026 3 min read

There are moments when a nation is reminded, in the clearest possible terms, who it is and who it chooses to be. The rescue of two American airmen from enemy territory is one of those moments. Not just because it…

Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old

Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old

Robert Tomlinson Apr 6, 2026 7 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — At the age of 14, some kids may be playing video games, eating junk food, scrolling online all day, studying, hanging out with friends, or some combination thereof. However, for one local member of…

Wastewater overflow reported in Constantine, no discharge to river

Robert Tomlinson Apr 4, 2026 1 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A wastewater overflow was reported at the Constantine Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday. According to the Village of Constantine, the overflow was first reported at 4 p.m. and was stopped approximately 20 minutes later, at…

Three Rivers Applebee’s manager hailed for protecting community members during tornado

Three Rivers Applebee’s manager hailed for protecting community members during tornado

Robert Tomlinson Apr 3, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Aubrey McKenzie has been scared of storms ever since she was a child. However, for the Mendon native, a bar and service manager at the Applebee’s restaurant in Three Rivers, those fears were…

Softball Roundup Eddies romp Trojans

Editorial Staff Apr 3, 2026 2 min read

STURGIS — The Lady Trojans hosted Edwardsburg last week, and the visiting Eddies came away with victories in both games, 15-0 and 19-0.No stats were reported for either game.Sturgis is still seeking its first win of the young season, and…