Golf Roundup Sturgis’ Lewis shines in rounds in Mt. Pleasant; Trojans win county invite
MT. PLEASANT — The Sturgis boys golf team recently took part in a two-day tournament held at the Pohlcat Golf Course in Mt. Pleasant.Scores and highlights from the tourney include Gavin Lewis carding a two-day total of 161, followed by…
Baseball Roundup Three Rivers wins Hamilton tourney; lose to Constantine; defeat Paw Paw
HAMILTON — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, including wins at the Hamilton Tournament and against a conference foe.On Saturday, May 9, the ‘Cats took home the championship of the Hamilton Tournament, defeating Cedar Springs 6-5, then taking…
Nelson sentenced to 40-60 months in death of 2-year-old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The boyfriend of Paige Bohne was sentenced Friday to 40 to 60 months in prison for his role in the November 2024 death of 2-year-old Octavia Bohne in Sturgis.Fredrick Nelson, 32, was sentenced…
Out and About: Pickleball, men, and dogs
“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man, and I will show you a failure.” -Thomas EdisonIt’s still a month away, but this is something you’ll want to mark down on your kitchen calendar, especially if you are into Pickleball. The Three…
Sturgis mayor Perez in podcast interview: ‘What’s right is right’
By Dennis VolkertEarlier this week, 500 Grand Studios broadcast a YouTube podcast interview with Sturgis Mayer Frank Perez.www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wU12Lvgrsw&t=2sIn it, Perez makes comments regarding an April 22 city commission motion to censure him and another to remove him as mayor.Each deadlocked…
Second attempt to censure Sturgis mayor is rejected by city commission
By Dennis Volkert Tension surrounding mayor Frank Perez, Sturgis City Commission and uncertainty about the resignation of city manager Andrew Kuk continued on May 13, at a regular meeting of the board. Aaron Miller, commissioner at-large, brought two separate resolutions,…
Another attempt to censure Sturgis mayor Perez fails, in 4-3 vote
Tension surrounding mayor Frank Perez, Sturgis City Commission and uncertainty about the resignation of city manager Andrew Kuk continued on May 13, at a regular meeting of the board. Aaron Miller, commissioner at-large, brought two separate resolutions, each of which…
Mike’s Musings: One Vote Can Change Everything – remember the tie vote in Hopkins
If anyone still doubts whether one vote matters, they need only look to what happened last Tuesday in Hopkins, a school district in Allegan County. In what some say was a record turnout, a bond issue did not pass because…
Sturgis mayor Perez in podcast interview: ‘What’s right is right’
Sturgis Mayer Frank Perez took part in a podcast interview with 500 Grand Studios, broadcast earlier this week on YouTube. During the conversation, Perez makes comments regarding an April 22 city commission motion to censure him and another to remove…
Nelson sentenced to 40-60 months for role in death of 2-year-old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The boyfriend of Paige Bohne was sentenced Friday to 40 to 60 months in prison for his role in the November 2024 death of 2-year-old Octavia Bohne in Sturgis. Fredrick Nelson, 32, was…
Soccer Roundup Three Rivers 2-1 on week with wins over Edwardsburg, Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team went 2-1 in the last week, with wins over Edwardsburg and Paw Paw and a loss at home to Dowagiac.On Thursday, April 30, the ‘Cats beat the Eddies 4-1 on their own…
Golf Roundup Sturgis wins U.S. 12 Invite, Three Rivers third
STURGIS — The Sturgis Trojans boy’s golf team hosted the US-12 Open recently, and came away with the victory.The six competing teams competed in a two-man scramble on the front nine, and an alternate shot format on the back.Gavin Lewis…
Out and About: True words, mobile markets, and dog love
“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.” -Daniel Patrick MaynihanSOME VERY TRUE WORDS:
What resources are available for homelessness? Community forum outlines plenty
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Homelessness has been a growing concern for many in the City of Three Rivers, as nationwide there has been a reported 18 percent increase in individuals and families experiencing homelessness from 2023 to…
‘Clean’ audit report for city of Sturgis
At the April 22 meeting of Sturgis City Commission, Jordan Smith of accounting firm Maner Costerisan presented the audit report of the city’s financial performance for the period ending Sept. 30, 2025. The city eceived a “clean” opinion, which is the…
‘Art Around Town’ unveiling set for tonight
Works for the 2026 “Art Around Town” will be unveiled today, May 8, during “Cruise-In & Eats” in downtown Sturgis. Festival hours are 5:30-9 p.m.Eighteen works were chosen for the showcase, which is organized by Downtown Sturgis in collaboration with Open Door…
Election Recap Sturgis bond renewal fails; Colon, Vicksburg proposals approved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Two out of the three local school districts with proposals on the Tuesday, May 5 ballot were successful with voters.The one failed proposal was also the biggest out of the three monetarily. Sturgis Public…
Election Recap: Sturgis bond renewal fails; Colon, Vicksburg proposals approved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Two out of the three local school districts with proposals on the Tuesday, May 5 ballot were successful with voters. The one failed proposal was also the biggest out of the three monetarily. Sturgis…
Mike’s Musings: RIP Spirit, you were mocked by many, but this frequent traveler loved you
The news that Spirit Airlines has shut down operations after more than three decades in the sky feels like the end of an era—and not just for bargain travelers. For this frequent Spirit traveler, the news was devastating. I woke…
Sturgis voters reject school bond request
A bond renewal request for Sturgis Public Schools failed at the May 5 election. According to preliminary results from St. Joseph County clerk, the request was rejected by a vote of 1,501 to 1,277, or 54 to 46 percent. An…
