By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Fest 2025 wrapped June 28.It was the festival’s 13th year.As a recap and look-ahead, Kari Hatt, executive director at Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, took part in a Q&A with Sturgis Sentinel, to reflect on this…

Congress School in Sturgis was named to Soliant Health’s “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America.”Congress School is one of six elementary schools in Sturgis to receive an inclusive playground, with help from a community-supported bond passed in 2019.Each playground…

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday held two public hearings in connection with sidewalk projects. The first hearing was to consider a special assessment district to repair sidewalks in conjunction with “small urban street improvement” along Vinewood Avenue and East…

CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis announced in a press release Monday the hiring of Angelique Camfield as a new assistant prosecutor with the prosecutor’s office, giving the office near-full staffing levels.Camfield has experience in both private practice…

THREE RIVERS — A suspect was arrested at a Three Rivers hotel Wednesday, with multiple illegal drugs and a firearm seized.According to Michigan State Police’s Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), police arrested an individual at the Super 8 Hotel in Three…

I was sent an article from the Lansing City Pulse written by Kyle Melinn, that claims there are four state legislators that are married to lobbyists.As Melinn says “that means in four households, one person works for the state to…

THREE RIVERS — A suspect was arrested at a Three Rivers hotel Wednesday, with multiple illegal drugs and a firearm seized. According to Michigan State Police’s Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET), police arrested an individual at the Super 8 Hotel in…

CONSTANTINE — A few Constantine baseball standouts recently received All-District honors for their performances during the season.First baseman Cooper McDonald, infielder Jack Larink, catcher Brody Godfrey and outfielder Austin Forrester were the recipients of the All-District awards for the 2025…

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers girls’ soccer team, as well as five individual players, were recently named Academic All-State in Division 3 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association.The team as a whole made the list for having…

This week we celebrate the Fourth of July. This means that there will be fireworks for most of the week. It’s a time to celebrate the United States of America. Hopefully, you have attended one of the many parades in…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Downtown Three Rivers’ East Alley was bustling with music, joy, and reminiscence June 19 in the first-ever downtown celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.The event, Juneteenth on Main, featured music, singing, storytelling, dancing, food…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis will be formally reprimanded by the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (ADB) on allegations of lying to a judge while she was an assistant prosecutor.Davis pleaded no contest to…

BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene of the crash…

Award winners from the 2025 Sturgis Fest “Electric Parade,” as determined by a panel of three judges. Most Beautiful: Gateway Real Estate Solutions.Most Creative/Unique: Sturgis District Library.Judges’ Choice: City of Sturgis,Antique Vehicle Award: Sturgis Bank. Comprising the panel were Mike…

I just read a report from the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition (MIHPC) that essentially concluded that larger hospitals have had profits increased dramatically.Now we all know, if we have spent any time in a hospital, we are charged exorbitant amounts…

Updated 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — A second sewer spill in the span of a month was reported last week on Gleason Road in Fabius Township. According to the Village of Constantine, they received a report of a broken…

CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s softball team and players received plenty of accolades in conference, regional and state honors last week.Jozee Buglione, Olivia Ransbottom and Olivia Herlein all received Honorable Mention All-Conference from the Southwestern Athletic Conference.Buglione hit .514 on the season…

I am now into my third week of Stage IV Cardio Rehab, or better known as the “Healthy Heart” program. It was suggested that I sign up for this extra session of Cardio Rehab at Health Trac. Unlike Stage II,…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local church that started as a small gathering in a rented basement space in the Old Kent Bank in 1975 celebrated its 50th anniversary of spreading Christianity in St. Joseph County this…