By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A local teacher is in the running for a special award from a major sports team in the state for her commitment to her students. Alyssa Henneman, a special education teacher at Centreville Elementary…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ tennis team started the 2026 season strong with a 5-2 win over Schoolcraft at home Tuesday.Jayna Larson won for the Wildcats at No. 1 singles, defeating the Eagles’ Adison Clark 3-6, 6-1, 12-10. Angeleena…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team opened up the season under new head coach Dustin Krueger with a 1-0 loss at home Tuesday to Olivet.Amaira Currier made six saves in goal for the Wildcats in the loss.Three Rivers…

“It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of Patriotism.” -J. Horace McFarlandThings to Drop From Your Life

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the charity organizations helping residents in the wake of the March 6 tornadoes in Three Rivers and Union City received a sendoff from the community on their final day in the…

Sturgis High School’s robotics team received the Rising All-Star Award at the recent FIRST district robotics competition. The team is in its first year.Coaches are Khanya Sigwela and Xandra Duelge.Present at the event:Drive team: Krys Johnson (captain), Alina Chen, Emmalyn…

By Dennis Volkert After lengthy discussion on March 25, Sturgis City Commission approved revisions to the policy for the compost site and its large-volume drop-off fee. Changes are intended to clarify rules and situations that may have changed since the policy’s…

MARCHMarch 27-31No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).March 31“Medicare 101,” education event, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis District Library. APRIL April 1-3No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).April 1-11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 2St. Joseph County mobile…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell…

This logjam that has TSA agents not being paid is absurd. We are now going on week 5 and those providing security at the nation’s airports- our TSA agents haven’t been paid. That’s because they are beholden on Congress to…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Intermediate School District has found its next superintendent. Jim Berry, the current Career and Technical Education director for the ISD, was offered the superintendent’s position Monday by the ISD’s Board…

HOLLAND — Two Sturgis swimmers who qualified for the Division 3 state swim and dive meet at the Holland Aquatic Center did not advance to the finals back on March 13 and 14.Seth Larimer, who competed in the 200 Individual…

HOWARDSVILLE — Howardsville Christian School’s boys’ basketball team had four of its players named to the BCS Conference’s All-Conference teams recently.Sophomores Caden Grant and Drew McDonald were voted as First-Team All-Conference. Grant averaged a double-double on the season, with just…

“If wrinkles must be written on our brow, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should never grow old.” -James A. GarfieldThe cities of Three Rivers and Union City made National News a week or so ago.…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — In the first city commission meeting since an EF-2 tornado ripped through the city, Three Rivers city leaders Tuesday addressed the overall response to the tornado in a lengthy presentation that was mostly…

Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved several measures at its March 16 meeting.Bus recommendation. The board approved the purchase of two 77-passenger buses from Hoekstra Transportation, at a total cost of $329,080. Two other companies had submitted bids: Holland…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Civic Players presents “Anne of Green Gables,” this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Show times are 7 p.m. March 20-21 and 2 p.m. March 22.“Anne of Green Gables” follows Anne Shirley’s journey from a mischievous…

UPDATE 3/20/2026: The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday morning that Casey Marie White was located and is safe. The Sheriff’s Office was reportedly assisted by the FBI, Bowling Green (Ohio) Police Department, Sturgis Department of Public Safety and…

Every time Americans pull up to the pump, they’re told the same story: gas prices are high because of global supply problems, geopolitical tensions, or refinery issues. Those factors certainly play a role. For instance the war with Iran has…