‘Downtown’ documentary explores history of business, culture in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert “Downtown: 200 Years of Doing Business in Sturgis” premieres at 3 p.m. April 26 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10 at sites throughout downtown, or $12 online at sturgesyoung.com. It is produced by Mike Mort…
Three Rivers softball notches perfecto, no-hitter in doubleheader against Sturgis
STURGIS — Three Rivers pitchers held Sturgis to just one baserunner, while the Wildcat offense went wild in a doubleheader sweep of Sturgis on the road Wednesday.In Game 1, the Wildcats mercied Sturgis 22-0 in five innings, led by a…
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers routs Sturgis
STURGIS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had their way with Sturgis in a road doubleheader Wednesday night, taking down the Trojans 22-0 in five innings in Game 1 and 14-0 in five innings in Game 2.In Game 1, Three Rivers…
Out and About: TRAM, 20 years, and remembering
“Leadership is influence.” -John MaxwellOn Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 E. Hoffman St. in…
Centreville-Constantine police arrest man with multiple warrants
CENTREVILLE — Police in Centreville arrested a man on multiple warrants following two hours of attempts Wednesday morning.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at an apartment in Centreville for a person with multiple misdemeanor and…
‘Downtown’ explores the history of business and culture in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert “Downtown: 200 Years of Doing Business in Sturgis” premieres at 3 p.m. April 26 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Tickets are $10 at sites throughout downtown, or $12 online at sturgesyoung.com. It is produced by Mike Mort of Equity…
Mike’s Musings: Rescues are an Easter weekend miracle
There are moments when a nation is reminded, in the clearest possible terms, who it is and who it chooses to be. The rescue of two American airmen from enemy territory is one of those moments. Not just because it…
Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — At the age of 14, some kids may be playing video games, eating junk food, scrolling online all day, studying, hanging out with friends, or some combination thereof. However, for one local member of…
Wastewater overflow reported in Constantine, no discharge to river
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A wastewater overflow was reported at the Constantine Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday. According to the Village of Constantine, the overflow was first reported at 4 p.m. and was stopped approximately 20 minutes later, at…
Three Rivers Applebee’s manager hailed for protecting community members during tornado
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Aubrey McKenzie has been scared of storms ever since she was a child. However, for the Mendon native, a bar and service manager at the Applebee’s restaurant in Three Rivers, those fears were…
Softball Roundup Eddies romp Trojans
STURGIS — The Lady Trojans hosted Edwardsburg last week, and the visiting Eddies came away with victories in both games, 15-0 and 19-0.No stats were reported for either game.Sturgis is still seeking its first win of the young season, and…
Track and Field Roundup Sturgis girls run past TR to open season, TR boys notch victory
STURGIS — The defending state champion Sturgis girls’ track team kicked off their season with a 94-43 win over Three Rivers Tuesday, March 24.In the 100 meter run, Olivia Wenzel (TR) placed first (13.67), followed by Sturgis’ Addison Eicher in…
Out and About: Food facts, Easter, and Spring Break
Food Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
‘Can you hear us now?’ UAW workers rally in TR with union president amid negotiations with AAM
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Hundreds of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM, also known as Dauch Corporation) in Three Rivers and their supporters rallied in solidarity Sunday amid what is…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
APRIL Through April 11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 6Sturgis Township Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., township hall.Burr Oak Township Board of Trustees meeting, 6 p.m., township hall. April 8“Kid Connection,” 4-5:30 p.m., Sturgis Methodist Church, for elementary…
Josh Blue has turned personal experience into comedy success
“Josh Blue Live” is presented at 7:30 p.m. April 11 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It is the final show of SYCA’s 2025-26 Performance Series. Josh Blue is a stand-up comedian who happens to have cerebral palsy. “Honestly, the…
Gov. Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for March 6 tornados
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday she has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump in response to the tornados that came down in southwest Michigan, including Three Rivers, on March 6.…
Mike’s Musings: Shame on Congress, sexual harassment, misconduct claims will remain secret
There are few things more corrosive to public trust than the appearance that those in power play by a different set of rules. Congress’s long-standing practice of shielding the identities of lawmakers who used taxpayer-funded settlements to resolve sexual harassment…
Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 5-year-old in Colon
COLON — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a child in the Colon area that was reported Tuesday. According to police, deputies were called in the early morning hours Tuesday to the 400 block of…
Centreville special education teacher nominated for Detroit Red Wings’ ‘Best in Class’ award
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…
