McGahan’s hat trick helps Three Rivers to girls’ soccer district title
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director BERRIEN SPRINGS — When you face a team that has lost only one game all year, as Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team did in the MHSAA Division 3 district final against Buchanan Thursday, May 29, you…
Sturgis city phone lines out of service temporarily
Phone lines to city hall and other offices in Sturgis are out of service temporarily. Officials have contacted the carrier and hope to have the situation corrected as soon as possible. In the meantime, if residents have a non-emergency call…
TR boys 5th at MITCA track and field meet; Constantine, Centreville boys in top 10
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Three Rivers’ boys’ track and field team had what head coach Jason Muckel called “challenges” early on in Friday, May 23’s Division 2 Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association (MITCA) Team State meet in Berrien Springs, but rebounded…
TR, Constantine boys; Sturgis, Mendon girls shine at St. Joseph County All-Star track meet
MENDON — The top track and field athletes in St. Joseph County gathered in Mendon Tuesday to take part in the traditional UAW St. Joseph County All-Star Meet.No team scores were posted, however multiple teams shined in both the boys’…
Out and About: Communicating, walking, and Will Rogers
Listening to some of the conversations coming out of Washington, D.C., makes me want to share ten more ways of speaking like a confident communicator, rather than like someone with a second grade education. Please give these some serious thought:
Local veterans who’ve passed away, 2024-25
John Ash, Air Force/ArmyLee Austerman, Air ForceJames Awe, ArmyJames Bailey, ArmyCarl Balk, ArmyRobert Beachey, Air ForceLarry Benton, ArmyRaymond Bolender, NavyCharles Bowers, unknownJames Browne, MarinesDel Buckhold, Air ForceGordon Burkett, Air ForceJerry Burkhead, ArmyLeonard Burnham, ArmyRichard Campbell, NavyPete Cholometes, ArmyPaul Coffman, unknownGeorge…
Memorial Day ceremonies in TR remember those who gave everything
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — More than 600,000 American troops have died while fighting for their country ever since the Revolutionary War ended, according to Military.com, and local areas remembered the sacrifice those Americans made Monday while observing…
Zabonick sheds interim tag, officially director of TR Public Library
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It may have taken 16 months, but Erin Zabonick can now no longer say she is the interim director of the Three Rivers Public Library.She is the full-fledged director of the library now.On…
Day of remembrance: Parade, ceremony mark Memorial Day in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert A Memorial Day ceremony was held May 26 at Oaklawn Park in Sturgis. Featured speaker was Brad Urick, sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.Urick was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, and New River Air Station, N.C., In 1983, he was assigned…
Wickey officially rejoins city commission
By Dennis Volkert Justin Wickey on Wednesday formally joined Sturgis City Commission, filling a vacancy in the second precinct.Wickey was appointed to the seat at the board’s May 16 meeting, after an interview session.He succeeds Rodger Moyer, who resigned in…
Sturgis High School’s150th commencement was held May 22
Sturgis High School’s 150th commencement was held May 22.This year’s class had 194 graduates.Valedictorian of the class of 2025 is Lexie Romero Luna. Salutatorian is Chloe Clark.Class speaker at the ceremony was Nolan Park.Eleena Kelley was named “Senior of the…
Residents express support for county parks in wake of Yunker’s divestment comments
Yunker: ‘I will not be discussing this topic’ By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Controversial comments made by a St. Joseph County commissioner in April prompted a full house – and even standing room – at last week’s St. Joseph…
Multiple chip seal projects in St. Joseph, Cass counties begin today
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A number of chip seal projects in St. Joseph and Cass counties begin today, and could affect commutes for the summer. In St. Joseph County, Business Route U.S. 131 from the north intersection with U.S. 131…
Mike’s Musings: Biden’s health problems should have been revealed to public
So, we are now hearing what many of us have suspected for a long time. President Biden’s term in office was marred with health problems too the point that for much of his presidency his closest advisors were acting as…
County commission rejects, then later approves, county’s operating millages
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — For about an hour Tuesday, St. Joseph County was on track to collect zero property tax revenue this summer for its governmental operations. However, a last-second change of vote saved the county’s operating millage…
Track and Field Roundup: 14 Wildcats advance to state meet, crown 5 individual regional champs
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Three Rivers’ track and field team will be well-represented at the MHSAA Division 2 state finals meet in Hamilton on May 31. The Wildcats sent 12 athletes to the finals following their performances at Friday, May 16’s…
Out and About: Hospitalization, Memorial Day, and communicating
On Saturday, May 10, I missed the bottom step coming out of my sister’s house and kissed the concrete driveway. The laundry basket didn’t break my fall, because I had thrown it out of the way. This quick action saved…
Plea offer presented in Sturgis sexual assault case Arguments made on bind-over; lawyer claims lower court erred reopening proofs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A possible plea offer is on the table for a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year.In a hearing Monday, May 12, Prosecutor Deborah Davis said the offer on the…
Sturgis Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
By Dennis Volkert A Memorial Day commemoration takes place May 26 in Sturgis. A parade begins at 10:30 a.m., departing from VFW post on Fawn River Road, then proceeding north on Nottawa Street to Oaklawn Park, where the ceremony begins at…
