Boys’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers bounced in opening round of districts
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball season cam e to an end Monday night, losing in the opening round of Division 2 District 48 play to Vicksburg at home 58-28, their third loss to Vicksburg this season.Vicksburg took a…
Girls’ basketball district pairings confirmed
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Postseason action for local girls’ basketball teams is about to get underway next week, and district tournament matchups were announced Sunday.Opening round games in district play begin Monday, March 3, with district…
Out and About: Kindergarten eye exams, documentaries, and helping out
Dr. Adam Goff, of River Country Eye Care, would like to invite those interested to the Tenth Annual Kindergarten Eye Exam Day on Saturday, March 8, from 8 AM until 3 PM. During this time, they will provide a comprehensive…
Obituary: Mary Ellen Stofer
Mary Ellen Stofer, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 22, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of the late Irwin Warkentien…
Breaking The Ice
The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual IceBreaker fundraising event Saturday, Feb. 22 at the recreation hall of Armstrong International in Three Rivers. The event featured a silent auction, live auctions, and a taco bar that was…
TR Library to retain law firm for Fabius contract negotiations One month remains until current contract expiration
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With just 31 days to go before their current library services contract with Fabius Township officially expires, the Three Rivers Public Library will be getting legal representation to help negotiate a new contract…
Sturgis schools ‘re-imagining’ process gets underway with consulting firm
At its meeting Feb. 17, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a partnership with consulting firm Wightman to “re-imagine” physical spaces throughout the district. An initial meeting with representatives from Wightman was set for Feb. 27, to begin the planning process. Wightman…
Wind Symphony prepares for winter show
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Wind Symphony presents its winter concert at 3 p.m. March 2 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Theme for the show is “Musicals Galore.” Fittingly, selections come from popular musicals, with one exception.Anticipated set list:
Mike’s Musings: How do our public servants amass their huge new worths?
I often wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Don’t get me wrong I love my work, but sometimes toiling 60 hours a week becomes kind of a drag at my age.I should have run for election and become a…
Annual frost laws to go into effect Friday on St. Joseph County roads
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As winter goes into its final weeks and spring starts to bloom with higher temperatures, annual weight restrictions on St. Joseph County roads will go into effect as well. The St. Joseph County Road…
TR wrestling season ends in state semis loss to Lowell
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — As the old saying goes, if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. In Saturday’s Division 2 team wrestling state semifinals, Three Rivers’ wrestling team got to face off…
Three Rivers wrestling beats Greenville to move on to state semis
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — What has been a remarkable season for Three Rivers’ wrestling team is now officially in uncharted territory. The Wildcats, for the first time in school history, have made it to the second day of…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis win streak improves with wins over Eddies, Niles
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team lost three games this past week as they near the end of the regular season.On Friday, Feb. 14, the Wildcats lost to Paw Paw on the road 62-40. The visitors were outscored…
Obituary: June Ann Dailey
June Ann Dailey, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10th, 2025, at Birch Meadows Senior Care.Born on June 17th, 1930, in Sherman Township, to Robert and Velda (Adams) Willemin, June grew up with strong family values and a love…
Obituary: Ray S. Yoder
Ray S. Yoder, 88, of Sturgis peacefully crossed the bar on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater at 11:00 A.M. Internment…
Obituary: James Michael Meadows
James Michael Meadows, 44, of Three Rivers, went to be with his Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Ascension Borgess Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born Oct. 29, 1980 in Three Rivers, the son of Mary Christina (Weaver)…
Out and About: Life partners, cleaning, and walking
When we lose our “Life-Partner”, we will experience an amount of grief we had probably never experienced. My father passed away fourteen years before my mother. Several years after my father died, I asked my mom how she dealt with…
Boundary Commission denies Lowry petition for land annexation
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — The State of Michigan gave a victory to Lockport Township Wednesday in a land debate that has lasted for nearly two years.In a 4-1 vote, the State Boundary Commission voted to deny a petition…
Sturgis school board approves bus purchase, assesses consultant for ‘re-imagining’ initiative
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Feb. 17 approved a purchase of a new bus, at cost of just over $142,700, from Hoekstra Transportation. Funding will come from the 2025-26 budget. Delivery of the vehicle is expected…
Specifics outlined for city’s energy-assistance program
By Dennis Volkert At its meeting Feb. 12, Sturgis City Commission chose an “opt-in” for Michigan Energy Assistance Program, a law passed in December 2024.That statewide measure is an updated version of the 2013 Public Act 95, which created an…
