TR baseball players earn All-Conference, All-District, All-Region honors
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several Three Rivers baseball standouts earned a collection of honors for conference, district and regional play.Six Wildcats earned All-Conference honors from the Wolverine Conference. Earning First-Team All-Conference were infielder Mason Awe and pitcher…
Out and About: Flag Day, blood drive, and language
This Saturday, June 14, is Flag Day. Every year, American Legion Post #170 gets together with the BPOE Lodge #1248 to celebrate Flag Day. This year the event will take place at the Elks Lodge at 4 PM. The Elks…
Sewer spill reported on Gleason Road First spill on Gleason since installation of bypass; bypass not involved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township Tuesday.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the spill was…
Superintendent receives highest-level rating, after performance evaluation by board of education
By Dennis Volkert Following a closed session June 9, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education gave superintendent Art Ebert a rating of “effective” in connection with his performance during the 2024-25 academic year.“Effective” is the highest rating in the evaluation…
Alldredge, Klever formally join public safety department
A swear-in session was held June 11 for two new members of Sturgis Department of Public Safety: firefighter Julian Alldredge and police officer Alexander Klever.Ryan Banaszak, director of public safety, led the presentation, with city clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes conducting the…
Amendments to zoning ordinance approved by city commission
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to two sections of the community’s zoning ordinance. One revision pertains to updates to rules for color of roofing and siding to match between principal and accessory buildings. The other is connected to…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Recurring Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JuneJune 13“Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts; $5.Through June 14Book sale at Sturgis District Library, during regular library hours.…
The calm before the festival
Pictured is a quiet midway at the Three Rivers Water Festival Wednesday, one day before the official opening of the annual festival Thursday. A number of rides and games are set up at the midway, which will be open all…
Grievance Comm., Davis finalizing settlement in discipline proceedings
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — A settlement in the proceedings against St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis before the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board could happen soon. On June 3, the Attorney Discipline Board granted a stipulation to adjourn what…
Mike’s Musings: My Father My Hero
(I wrote this a few years ago but wanted share it again. Heck I might share this column over and over for years to come. The man meant so much to me)This week I give pause to reflect on my…
Sewer spill reported on Gleason Road
First spill on Gleason since October installation of bypass; bypass not involved By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in…
Bridge maintenance begins today in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A number of bridge maintenance projects around St. Joseph County commence today, June 9, 2025. Beginning June 9 and lasting until approximately Aug. 29, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor…
TR baseball rides massive first inning to regional title; bow out in state quarters
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STEVENSVILLE — The Cinderella run for Three Rivers’ baseball team through the Division II baseball playoffs reached its highest high and its final conclusion Saturday in Stevensville. Coming off the heels of an upset win over…
What to expect with the 2025 Water Festival in Three Rivers
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The start of summer in St. Joseph County is nearly here, and with that comes the annual festival season in areas around the county. Kicking off the festival season, in its traditional Father’s…
TR baseball upsets Niles, notches first regional game win in school history
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Prior to this year, Three Rivers’ baseball team had only been to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament once in its history.After notching their second-ever district title last week after knocking…
Sturgis girls win state track and field title
By Steve Eldridge HAMILTON — History was made Saturday at Hamilton High School, the site of the 2025 Division 2 State Track and Field Championships. Sturgis won its first-ever state championship, far exceeding the second-place Goodrich Martians total of 39.The Lady…
Out and About: Laundry, Water Festival, and facts
“Believe nothing that you hear, and only one half that you see.” -Edgar Allan PoeI have a very curious mind. Lately, I’ve been wondering about what happens in the dryer when you dry a load of laundry. After each drying…
Luna named Good Citizen at SHS
The Amos Sturgis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), was proud to award Lexie Romero Luna (right) as its Good Citizen for 2025. Lexie received the award at the annual senior awards ceremony at Sturgis High School.…
NEWS BRIEFS
Service line work underway in subdivisionCrews from the city of Sturgis have begun work on lead water service line replacements in the Electric Court subdivision. The project begins on South Electric, then proceeds to West Electric and Cornelia Street. Residents are asked to…
Housing project adjustment, sidewalk repair hearing date approved
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County is working on a housing project at 333 Jacob St. in Sturgis. In 2010, the property was part of a purchase agreement completed with the city of Sturgis. The arrangement sold two lots to Habitat…
