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TRHS goes ‘Under the Sea’ with school musical ‘The Little Mermaid’

TRHS goes ‘Under the Sea’ with school musical ‘The Little Mermaid’

Robert Tomlinson Mar 13, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School’s annual musical is looking to be “Part of Your World” starting this weekend. This year, TRHS will be putting on a musical production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” which…

Family, fantasy collide in TRCP’s ‘She Kills Monsters’

Family, fantasy collide in TRCP’s ‘She Kills Monsters’

Robert Tomlinson Mar 13, 2026 7 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The world of Dungeons and Dragons provides the backdrop for a journey of learning about family in a unique play on stage this weekend at the Three Rivers Community Players. “She Kills Monsters,”…

Colon wins first-ever boys’ basketball regional title

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — Fans of the Colon Magi could feel that history was happening with every shot taken in the last few minutes of Thursday night’s MHSAA Division 4 boys’ basketball regional finals game against Battle Creek…

Colon boys eliminated in close state quarterfinals match by Concord

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 4 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PORTAGE — It has been a historic year for Colon’s boys’ basketball team, reaching the state rounds for the first-time ever as a program.However, it came to an end in Portage Tuesday night, as the Magi…

Out and About: Outgrowing life, Daylight Saving, and babies

Out and About: Outgrowing life, Daylight Saving, and babies

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 2 min read

“The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles DickensSix Signs You Are Outgrowing Your Life

‘An experience that you don’t ever want to live’ Three Rivers devastated by weekend tornado

‘An experience that you don’t ever want to live’ Three Rivers devastated by weekend tornado

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A severe storm that produced a strong tornado swept through Three Rivers Friday night, causing severe damage to multiple houses and businesses.Three Rivers, Fabius Township, and areas east and northeast of Three Rivers…

‘Art Around Town’ auction underway Entry period for new selections opens April 1

‘Art Around Town’ auction underway Entry period for new selections opens April 1

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 2 min read

Sturgis DDA is auctioning works from 2025 “Art Around Town.”The auction is part of “Winter Wine Down,” which takes place 5:30-9 p.m. March 20.Online bidding is accessible at bit.ly/40QLrDM. Artwork also is displayed at Open Door Gallery.“Winter Wine Down” features…

Sturgis happenings

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 4 min read

MARCHMarch 16Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.March 17St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., historic courthouse, third floor. Some exceptions to schedule may apply. Eastwood fourth grade group A concert, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.March…

Dr. Seuss party draws more than 200

Dr. Seuss party draws more than 200

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 2 min read

More than 220 people attended “Dr. Seuss Birthday Party” on March 6 at Sturgis District Library.Children gathered to hear readings of popular Seuss books by Madison Pueschel and Julia Johnson, and participated in games and contests.Pueschel, special education teacher at…

Whitmer issues state of emergency, tours damage from tornadoes

Whitmer issues state of emergency, tours damage from tornadoes

Editorial Staff Mar 13, 2026 4 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency on Sunday morning, following the multiple tornadoes that hit southwest Michigan Friday night.The state of emergency was officially declared for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph…

I&M suspends service disconnections in Three Rivers through end of March

I&M suspends service disconnections in Three Rivers through end of March

Robert Tomlinson Mar 12, 2026 1 min read

THREE RIVERS — In response to the tornadoes that passed through March 6 in Three Rivers, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) said in a release Thursday it would suspend service disconnections in the Three Rivers area through March 31. “Our hearts…

Mike’s Musings: A tornado for the ages- so many pitch in to help

Mike’s Musings: A tornado for the ages- so many pitch in to help

Editorial Staff Mar 11, 2026 4 min read

When the tornado tore through Three Rivers, Michigan on the afternoon of March 6, it left behind a landscape that residents will remember for years. In a matter of minutes, powerful winds—later rated an EF-2 tornado with speeds near 130…

TRPD: Tornado operations moving to restoration, cleanup

Robert Tomlinson Mar 9, 2026 2 min read

Compost site in Three Rivers available for tree debris, dumpsters available for other debris By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department said in a statement Sunday first responder operations after Friday’s tornado are shifting from…

State of Emergency declared by Gov. Whitmer following Friday tornadoes

State of Emergency declared by Gov. Whitmer following Friday tornadoes

Robert Tomlinson Mar 8, 2026 3 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A state of emergency was officially declared Sunday morning by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for the counties affected by Friday’s supercell storm and tornadoes. The state of emergency was officially declared for Branch,…

Three Rivers tornado initially rated at EF-2

Three Rivers tornado initially rated at EF-2

Robert Tomlinson Mar 7, 2026 2 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The National Weather Service has initially rated the tornado that raced through Three Rivers Friday afternoon at an EF-2. The assessment came Saturday evening following a survey by NWS surveyors in the Three…

Cleanup continues in Three Rivers after Friday storms

Cleanup continues in Three Rivers after Friday storms

Robert Tomlinson Mar 7, 2026 5 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One day after severe storms and a likely tornado swept through Three Rivers, the cleanup process is fully underway around the city. Three Rivers residents, as well as volunteers from around the area,…

Severe weather, tornado sweeps through Three Rivers

Severe weather, tornado sweeps through Three Rivers

Robert Tomlinson Mar 6, 2026 5 min read

Sheriff’s Office advises no travel to northern St. Joseph County By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A severe storm that produced an unconfirmed but likely tornado swept through Three Rivers Friday night, causing severe damage to houses and businesses.…

Colon wins first-ever boys’ basketball regional title

Colon wins first-ever boys’ basketball regional title

Robert Tomlinson Mar 6, 2026 6 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — Fans of the Colon Magi could feel that history was happening with every shot taken in the last few minutes of Thursday night’s MHSAA Division 4 boys’ basketball regional finals game against Battle Creek…

State Bowling Finals Roundup: Larson state runner-up individually in D2; TR bowling falls short in team finals

Editorial Staff Mar 6, 2026 3 min read

WATERFORD, Mich. — Three Rivers’ bowling teams fell short at last weekend’s MHSAA Division 2 state finals at Century Lanes in Waterford Township, located west of Pontiac.However, it was TR junior Jayna Larson who nearly stole the show and pulled…