Constantine’s new K9 introduced to council
By Angie Birdsall CONSTANTINE — School resource officer Matt Stark introduced K-9 “Riggs” at a May 5 Constantine Village Council meeting.Riggs, a year and a half old Brittany Spaniel is new to the school system. Stark said Riggs is a…
Park Elementary opens new kickball field ‘for the students, by the students’
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PARK TWP. — A new activity area on the playground of Park Elementary near Three Rivers is giving students a place where they can say it happened mainly because of them. On Wednesday, May 7, Park…
Wickey appointed to Sturgis City Commission
By Dennis Volkert Justin Wickey was appointed Wednesday to the 2nd Precinct seat for Sturgis City Commission, effective May 28.He assumes the position left vacant after Rodger Moyer announced his resignation, due to relocation.The other 2nd Precinct seat is occupied…
SHS departmental winners honored by Kiwanis Club
The Sturgis Noon Kiwanis Club recently honored the 2025 Sturgis High School Senior Departmental Award Winners. The winners received a special certificate recognizing them for their classroom achievements during a special luncheon at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. This…
‘Cruise-In’ and ‘Art Around Town’ highlight latest downtown festival
“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” on May 9 in Sturgis drew steady attendance.About 125 classic vehicles were featured, according to Ryan Conrod, downtown events coordinator.It also included live music and unveiling of “Art Around Town” for 2025-26. The display features…
Mike’s Musings: Release the Epstein files now
For some reason, the Trump administration, i.e. Attorney General Pam Bondi is slow walking the release of the Epstein files. If I remember correctly, it was a campaign promise to release them asap, and it’s now been 130 days, and…
TR City Commission meetings return to 6 p.m.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus said previously that changing the start time for Three Rivers City Commission meetings from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. was a “trial” for the summer. That trial…
Baseball Roundup Mendon no-hits Burr Oak
BURR OAK — The Mendon boys baseball team visited Burr Oak Tuesday afternoon, and behind the no-hit pitching of a trio of Hornets, returned home with the 14-0 win. Brayden Crites, Cam Bingaman and Mike Curiel combined for 12 strikeouts in the…
Soccer RoundupThree Rivers wins over Sturgis, Dowagiac; ties with Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team notched a 2-0 win Monday against Sturgis at home.Scoring for the Wildcats were Paige McDonald and Natalie McGahan, with Bekah Beachey recording a shutout. Tori Thorbjornsen assisted on both goals.On Friday, May…
Out and About: Colors of spring, Real ID, and travel essentials
“Your success and happiness lies in you.” -Helen KellerWelcome to the month of May. The April showers definitely did bring May flowers. If you have left the house and ventured out to the countryside, you can surely see the colors…
TRHS seniors honored on Rotary Honors Night
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An annual celebration of local graduating seniors by a local service club took place last week.On Thursday, May 1, the Three Rivers Rotary held its annual Rotary Honors Night ceremony at the Three…
Three shot, injured in ‘chaotic’ Harvey House shooting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Four people were injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday.According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three…
Sturgis site added to state’s PFAS monitoring
Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances based on testing conducted in late 2024. Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results of…
‘Cruise-In’ features ‘Art Around Town’ unveiling
“Spring Car Cruise-In & Eats” takes place 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. In addition to a classic car cruise-in and live music, it features the unveiling of “Art Around Town” works for 2025-26. The annual “Art Around Town” project began in…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, May 10-Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. MAY May 9Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.Blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Doyle…
Mike’s Musings: Absent-minded journalist strikes again
Some people call me absent-minded, others call me addle-headed. Me, I just blame it on being left-handed.Last week, I left my briefcase in a rental car. Its contents were my valuable laptop, scads of paperwork and files and some cash.Let…
Three shot, injured in shooting at Harvey House
CONSTANTINE — Three people were shot and injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday. According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three victims…
Sturgis site added to state PFAS monitoring
Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, based on testing conducted in late 2024. Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results…
White Pigeon voters to decide on school operating millage renewal
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — Voters in the White Pigeon Community Schools district will once again have a say in whether the non-homestead operating millage for their district can continue. On Tuesday, May 6, the district will have…
Soccer Roundup Wildcats outplayed by Vicksburg, Plainwell
VICKSBURG — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team took two games on the chin last week, losing games against Vicksburg and Plainwell.On Wednesday, April 23, the Wildcats lost 1-0 to Vicksburg on the road. Bekah Beachey had nine saves in net…
