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Obituary: Justin Noel Norton
Justin Noel Norton June 10, 1975 ~ January 28, 2024 (age 48) Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first…
Obituary: Joyce Edna Moore
Joyce Edna Moore, 72, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born August 6, 1951, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Armond and Dolores (Arndt) Moore, and graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: Hugh Clifton Wilson
Hugh Clifton Wilson, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born April 10, 1933 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Hugh C. and Marjorie (Frost) Wilson. Hugh served his country…
Obituary: Caroline Rose (Hoeft) Modrzynski
July 27, 1930 to June 3, 2024 Caroline was the only child of Agnes Susan (Klingshirn) and Charles Henry Hoeft of Rogers City, Michigan. She attended St. Ignatius Catholic School in Rogers City and Siena Heights in Adrian (boarding school)…
Out and About: Kentucky Derby, elections, and faith
Every year, in early May, Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the place to be if you’re a fan of horse racing. The Kentucky Derby is definitely a race like no other. Horses are beautiful animals and a thoroughbred racehorse…
Constantine: Sewer spills at force mainoccurred in mid-June; 65k gallons spilled
CONSTANTINE — A sewer spill from the force main that send effluent from Constantine to Three Rivers experienced two failures in mid-June, according to the Village of Constantine.The village announced in a release Wednesday that on June 18, the pipeline…
Eishen honored with proclamation fromSturgis City Commission
Eric Eishen poses for a photo with vice mayor Aaron Miller and mayor Frank Perez after receiving a proclamation of achievement plaque from Sturgis City Commission. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday presented a proclamation to…
Resurfacing project begins at Augspurger CourtsSturgis Public Schools receives $34K USTA grant toward cost
Power-washing at Augspurger Tennis Courts in Sturgis, the first phase of a resurfacing project. The district has received a grant to use toward cost. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel Resurfacing of Augspurger Tennis Courts is underway in Sturgis.The resurfacing process started this week,…
“MI Art Fest” takes place today in downtown Sturgis.
A variety of attractions are featured at various locations. Here’s a roundup of a few of the highlights. “Color Run,” 5 p.m., begins at Free Church Park. Pokagon Band of Potawatomi performance, 7 p.m., art stage, North Street. Jeep cruise-in,…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Through July 26“Youth Community Art Show,” Open Door Gallery. Submission deadline July 9.Through July 29Adult summer reading, Sturgis District Library.Through July 31“Meet Up and Eat Up,” Sturgis District Library book give-away,…
TR police searching for missing Three Rivers woman
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department is currently asking the public’s help to find a woman it says is “missing and endangered.” Police say 41-year-old Nicole Wood of Three Rivers has been missing since Sunday, July 7, and…
Mike’s Musings: STR’s Are They good or bad?
STR’s, or in layman’s terms, Short Term Rentals are a hot topic all over the United States, and even abroad, but nowhere are they a heated topic of discussion than in resort communities.In the areas, some of my newspapers cover,…
Railroad work in Schoolcraft to take place July 15-29
MDOT advises detour routes By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — U.S. 131 will be shut down at the railroad tracks in Schoolcraft for the next two weeks for major railroad crossing work. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that…
Obituary: Donald Arthur Rollins, Jr.
Donald Arthur Rollins, Jr., passed away May 21, 2024 at 91 years old at his home in California. He was born May 20, 1933 a son to Donald and Barbara (Hunt) Rollins, Sr. He graduated from Three Rivers High School…
Obituary: Debra Lynn Mellen
Debra Lynn Mellen, age 65, of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away June 26, 2024 at her home. She was born August 29, 1958, a daughter to Earl and Ella Maude (Bean) Schultz. Debra was a lifelong Three Rivers resident and…
Obituary: Polly Ann “Frankie” Edington
Polly Ann “Frankie” Edington, age 88, passed away June 25, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers, Michigan.She was born in Kentucky and spent her teenage years in Kentucky before she move to Three Rivers. She worked at adult foster…
Revisions made to Coolidge Place housing development site plan; Senior community’s concerns remain
Brian Farkas, director of workforce housing for Allen Edwin Homes, presents a revised site plan for the proposed housing development at 611 Coolidge Pl. in Three Rivers during a presentation at Tuesday’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT…
“Out and About” Eggs, paint, and bread
“The red and white and starry blue is freedom’s shield and hope.” -John Philip SousaAccording to Consumer Reports, there’s no nutritional difference between cage-free eggs and others. Cage-free means that hens weren’t raised in a cage, but there’s no guarantee…
Gittinger retires from Sturgis Public Schools
By Dennis Volkert Nicole Gittinger has announced her retirement from Sturgis Public Schools.Gittinger has worked at the district for 15 years. She served as principal at Wall and Eastwood schools, then was named assistant superintendent for SPS.She received a Bachelor…
Adjusted operating millage approvedby Sturgis City Commission
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission last week approved an adjusted operating millage rate, following a public hearing and some discussion. To include the city’s millage rates on 2024 summer tax bills, the commission must set the operating property tax rate…