
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers splits against Eddies; 1-1 at Parma Western; sweeps Buchanan
EDWARDSBURG — Three Rivers’ baseball team went 4-2 this past week in six contests on the diamond.On Tuesday, the Wildcats split a doubleheader at Edwardsburg, winning Game 1 by a final of 4-1 and losing 11-1 in Game 2. No…
Out and About: Loving pets, highway litter, and Memorial Day
Have you ever wondered why the love we feel for our pets often feels deeper, purer and stronger than the love we feel for most people? It’s simple, animals love without conditions, they don’t care about your past, your mistakes,…
Lockport snuffs possibility of 425 agreement for Clark Logic property
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Lockport Township officials rejected the possibility of a new land transfer agreement for a possible business earlier this month, while keeping some other options open.At their April 14 meeting, the Lockport Township Board…
TR considering ordinances for allowing veteran’s housing, streamlining some permit processes
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two proposed ordinance amendments in the City of Three Rivers would set requirements for veterans’ housing and streamline some special exception use permit processes.The pair of ordinance amendment drafts were discussed for the…
One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized
SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital at…
Sturgis Wind Symphony set for season’s final performance
By Dennis Volkert “Spring Adventures” is presented by Sturgis Wind Symphony, at 3 p.m. May 4 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.It is the final show of the group’s 2024-25 season.Admission is free.Expected set list:
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Sturgis Farmers Market season opens May 10Sturgis Farmers Market’s 2025 season is about to get underway. It takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday May 10-Sept. 27 at Oak Lawn Park. Featured are home-crafted goods, goats milk soap, plants, herbs, breads and…
U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis
STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city.On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland Asphalt…
Mike’s Musings: Number of college administrators alarming
Many of you have read my rants concerning higher education. I believe the cost is outrageous and it certainly far outweighs the benefit most students receive.One of the reasons costs have risen extensively over the past decade is that universities…
One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized
SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital…
U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis
STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city. On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland…
Three Rivers spring trash collection to use dump passes, dumpsters instead of curbside pickup
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will have a much different process for city-wide trash collection this spring. Three Rivers City Hall announced on their Facebook page Saturday, April 19, that there will be two options…
Soccer Roundup TR wins, loses, draws on week
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team had an even week this past week, as they had a record of one win, one loss, and one tie.On Wednesday, April 16, the team played to a 2-2 tie against Niles…
Baseball RoundupTR sweeps Vicksburg, Dowagiac; split with Coldwater; lose one to Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, going 5-2 in eight games played this past week, with the sixth game being suspended for darkness.On Wednesday, April 16, the ‘Cats swept Vicksburg, winning 5-1 in Game 1…
Out and About: Rehabilitation and hard truths of life
If you frequent the Wellness Center at Beacon Health in Three Rivers, and spend time walking the track, you may have wondered what that room is just off the track. I have passed that room many times as I was…
TRCS Water Quality Report finds majority of water sources safe; some need replacement
Report: 6.75 percent of district water fixtures detected excessive lead in both samples By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The vast majority of water sources in Three Rivers Community Schools meet state safety standards, according to a new report,…
TRCS cites ’20 percent’ enrollment decline for restructuring of elementaries
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A near 20-percent decline in enrollment over the last 10 years was one of the main factors Three Rivers Community Schools officials say led to the restructuring of some elementary school placements for…
Case ‘moving forward’ against mother accused of killing child; adjourned for 30 days
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The case against a mother accused of killing her 2-year-old child appears to be progressing, however it might not be for at least another month or two for a trial.In a status hearing Monday…
Sturgis school board approves Eastwood lot project
By Dennis Volkert After extended discussion, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved the proposal for paving and restructure of the Eastwood school parking lot and drives. The school district’s facility committee recommended a bid from Parrish Excavating of…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Children’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.April 25Order deadline for spring seedling sale at St. Joseph County fairgrounds. Pick-up time frames: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 2 and 9…





PUBLIC NOTICE
2026 ALLEGAN COUNTY PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allegan will hold a budget hearing on Thursday, October 9, 2025, for all interested citizens to comment and discuss the proposed budget.
The hearing will take place at 7:00 PM in the Board Room, County Services Building, 3283–122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan, to discuss the proposed budget. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. The public may also participate in the meeting/public hearing by calling 1-929-205-6099, Meeting ID: 891 6032 7098, and Meeting Password 471420. For other options connecting to the meeting, please visit the meeting calendar website at www.allegancounty.org or contact the County Administrator’s Office.
The proposed budget may be examined online at www.allegancounty.org under News Media Room or on weekdays at the Office of the Allegan County Administrator (address below), between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments.
County will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the public hearing upon one (1) week notice. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the following in writing or by telephone:
Robert J. Sarro,
County Administrator,
3283 – 122nd Avenue,
Allegan, Michigan, 49010
269-673-0239