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Teen dies after being ejected from car in crash

Robert TomlinsonJun 23, 20252 min read

CENTREVILLE — A teenage girl was killed near Centreville Sunday night after being ejected from a car in a crash. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on M-86 near Shimmel Road just outside of Centreville on the night…

Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball

Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20252 min read

THREE RIVERS — Two local baseball standouts were selected for All-State honors by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Tuesday.Three Rivers junior infielder Mason Awe was named Second-Team All-State in Division 2, while Marcellus sophomore pitcher Abram Coffey was…

Out and About: Shorts, eye protection, and Robin Williams

Out and About: Shorts, eye protection, and Robin Williams

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20253 min read

We are definitely in “shorts season”. With the temperature in the eighties and humidity also in the high numbers, it’s very comfortable to venture outside wearing shorts. The fashion experts are out there, so we must pay attention to make…

Water Festival deemed ‘successful’ in spite of rain, overcast weather

Water Festival deemed ‘successful’ in spite of rain, overcast weather

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Although there was a light steady rain on one of its three days, organizers of this year’s Three Rivers Water Festival say for the most part, this year’s festival was still a fairly…

‘Sturgis Fest’ opens June 24Harlan Blood, Mary Haylett are Citizens of the Year

‘Sturgis Fest’ opens June 24Harlan Blood, Mary Haylett are Citizens of the Year

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert “Sturgis Fest” 2025 takes place June 24-28.This year’s theme is “Traveling Through Time.”It opens with the kickoff dinner, a tradition that includes honoring Citizens of the Year. Recipients for 2025 are Harlan Blood and Mary Haylett. Sturgis…

News Briefs

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20251 min read

Maintenance on Fourth Street continuesCity of Sturgis tree maintenance contractor is working on Fourth Street, from Chicago Road to Congress Street, through June 27. At times, those streets will be closed as crews use a crane as part of the work…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20252 min read

RecurringSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  JUNEJune 22“Jesus March,” 3-11 p.m., beginning at Free Church Park. June 23Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall (moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to…

STATE CHAMPIONS!

STATE CHAMPIONS!

Editorial StaffJun 20, 20251 min read

The Mendon Hornets softball team lifts up and celebrates with the MHSAA Division 4 softball state championship trophy in an impromptu celebration in the middle of West Main Street in Mendon Saturday evening in front of a legion of Mendon…

Mike’s Musings: Moving woes, why do I keep doing it?

Mike’s Musings: Moving woes, why do I keep doing it?

Editorial StaffJun 18, 20253 min read

For some reason I feel the need to move from one house to another, or one office to another, every few years. This time my fiancé and I, decided to move from our condo to a house on an acre…

Mendon softball steamrolls USA to win first-ever state championship

Mendon softball steamrolls USA to win first-ever state championship

Robert TomlinsonJun 17, 20255 min read

By Steve Eldridge EAST LANSING — They came, they saw, and boy, did they ever conquer. The Mendon Hornets softball team accomplished the improbable last Saturday afternoon, knocking off five-time defending state champion Unionville-Sebewaing 11-1 at Michigan State University’s Secchia Stadium…

Brady receives perfect ‘effective’ rating as Centreville sup’t

Brady receives perfect ‘effective’ rating as Centreville sup’t

Robert TomlinsonJun 13, 20254 min read

Board exploring contract extension to 2031 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Centreville Public Schools, by enrollment numbers and new projects, has been growing steadily under the superintendency of Chad Brady, and the district’s board recognized him for his efforts…

Community Bike Shop opens at Huss Project in TR

Community Bike Shop opens at Huss Project in TR

Robert TomlinsonJun 13, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With the Three Rivers area having a few bicycle trails, as well as specific mentions of bike trails and bike infrastructure called out in the city’s Master Plan, it stands to reason that…

TR baseball players earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region honors

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20253 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several Three Rivers baseball standouts earned a collection of honors for conference, district and regional play.Six Wildcats earned All-Conference honors from the Wolverine Conference. Earning First-Team All-Conference were infielder Mason Awe and pitcher…

Out and About: Flag Day, blood drive, and language

Out and About: Flag Day, blood drive, and language

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20253 min read

This Saturday, June 14, is Flag Day. Every year, American Legion Post #170 gets together with the BPOE Lodge #1248 to celebrate Flag Day. This year the event will take place at the Elks Lodge at 4 PM. The Elks…

Sewer spill reported on Gleason Road First spill on Gleason since installation of bypass; bypass not involved

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20251 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township Tuesday.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the spill was…

Superintendent receives highest-level rating, after performance evaluation by board of education

Superintendent receives highest-level rating, after performance evaluation by board of education

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20252 min read

By Dennis Volkert Following a closed session June 9, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education gave superintendent Art Ebert a rating of “effective” in connection with his performance during the 2024-25 academic year.“Effective” is the highest rating in the evaluation…

Alldredge, Klever formally join public safety department

Alldredge, Klever formally join public safety department

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20251 min read

A swear-in session was held June 11 for two new members of Sturgis Department of Public Safety: firefighter Julian Alldredge and police officer Alexander Klever.Ryan Banaszak, director of public safety, led the presentation, with city clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes conducting the…

Amendments to zoning ordinance approved by city commission

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20252 min read

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to two sections of the community’s zoning ordinance. One  revision pertains to updates to rules for color of roofing and siding to match between principal and accessory buildings. The other is connected to…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20252 min read

Recurring Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  JuneJune 13“Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts; $5.Through June 14Book sale at Sturgis District Library, during regular library hours.…

The calm before the festival

The calm before the festival

Editorial StaffJun 13, 20251 min read

Pictured is a quiet midway at the Three Rivers Water Festival Wednesday, one day before the official opening of the annual festival Thursday. A number of rides and games are set up at the midway, which will be open all…