Softball Roundup Three Rivers swept by Coldwater
COLDWATER — Three Rivers’ softball team was swept at the hands of Coldwater on the road Friday, April 17.In Game 1, the Wildcats lost 6-1 to the Cardinals. London Hoffmaster started the scoring in the top of the first with…
Baseball Roundup White Pigeon splits with Cassopolis, defeats Mendon
CASSOPOLIS — The White Pigeon Chiefs visited Cassopolis on Monday for a pair of games, and after taking the first contest 6-2, the Rangers salvaged the split, winning game 2, 15-7.White Pigeon banged out eight hits in the win, with…
Out and About: The next decade, Bingo, and things you may not know
“You must live with people to know their problems, and live with God in order to solve them.” -P.T. ForsythIn the next ten years:
No action taken on proposed farmer’s market at Scidmore Park Organizers from DDA to approve and submit revised work plan to city
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The highly-anticipated question of if the City of Three Rivers could support a new farmer’s market at Scidmore Park will have to wait for another day.The Three Rivers City Commission took no action…
SHS AP pre-calculus curriculum gets formal approval
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on April 20 approved adoption of the high school advanced placement pre-calculus curriculum. At the board’s March 16 board meeting, principal Nick Herblet outlined details of the program. To a large extent, adoption…
Sturgis Kiwanis Club honors 2025-’26Key Club members
The Sturgis Kiwanis Club recently honored 18 Sturgis High School Key Club Members that have gone above and beyond in the number of volunteer hours spent helping at various events across the greater Sturgis Community.The students were treated to a…
Kuk announces resignation as Sturgis city manager
By Dennis Volkert After a closed session discussion April 22, Sturgis City Commission and city manager Andrew Kuk agreed to a mutual separation, following Kuk’s resignation.His resignation becomes effective July 24. In the interim, he will continue in the role.The…
Attempt to censure, remove Perez as Sturgis mayor fails City commission deadlocks on roll-call vote
By Dennis Volkert At Sturgis City Commission’s meeting on April 22, the board was presented with a resolution to censure mayor Frank Perez, along with a separate request for his removal as mayor. The proposals were submitted by vice mayor…
Three Rivers police seeking info on stolen scooters
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are investigating a garage breaking and entering that occurred earlier this month in the city. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the break-in occurred on April 1 in the 800 block of Hill…
Kuk announces resignation as Sturgis city manager
After a closed session discussion April 22, Sturgis City Commission and city manager Andrew Kuk agreed to a mutual separation, following Kuk’s resignation. His resignation becomes effective July 24. In the interim, he will continue in the role. The motion…
Mike’s Musings: Artemis II gives me hope that Mars colony is possible
Artemis II isn’t just another spaceflight, it’s a statement about who we are, what we value, and whether we still have the will to push beyond the edge of the known.When astronauts swung around the far side of the Moon—the…
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers 2-0-1 at Coldwater Quad; split with Plainwell
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
