TR Water Festival ‘goes for the gold’ in its 67th year
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The kickoff to summer in St. Joseph County is almost here. The 67th Three Rivers Water Festival will kick off on Thursday, June 13 and goes through Saturday, June 15. It is presented…
Downtown lighting concept comes into focus
By Dennis Volkert For the past few years, Sturgis Downtown Development Authority and business owners in the city have explored a concept to light downtown buildings and surrounding areas. DDA assessed several options to support the project through grant funding.…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. June 7“Movies on North,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Featured film is “The Rocketeer,” begins at 7 p.m.June 8Foam recycling, 9 a.m.-noon, Sturgis compost site, 27751 E. Fawn River Road.June 10Sturgis Public…
Life as Performance Art
Five, ten, or more centuries ago, the whole purpose of etiquette was to demonstrate partiality, respect, and submission to one’s “betters.” That is something of an offensive way of saying being respectful to someone simply because he or she was of…
Mike’s Musings: No fun being trapped in an elevator
Have you ever been trapped in an elevator?Until last week, I could unequivocally say “no.” Now having been around for a while, I have ridden up and down on my share of elevators and never gave it a second thought…
Late score by McDonald nets TR girls’ soccer district championship
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DOWAGIAC — It appeared for the longest time that Friday’s MHSAA Division 3 girls’ soccer district final between Three Rivers and South Haven in Dowagiac was going to go to overtime. For approximately 78 minutes and…
Softball Roundup TR softball sweeps Paw Paw, Coldwater
PAW PAW — Three Rivers’ softball team upped its winning streak to eight games by sweeping Paw Paw and Coldwater this past week on the road.On Wednesday, May 22, the Wildcats defeated the Red Wolves 10-0 and 16-5. In Game…
Obituary: Terry W. Kline
Terry W. Kline, age 66 of Centreville, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home following a hard fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 5, 1958 in Three Rivers, a son of Wayne and Mary Lou (Gross)…
Obituary: Judy M. Wolgamood
Judy M. Wolgamood, 76 of Constantine, passed away May 23, 2024 at her home. Judy was born in Three Rivers on May 8, 2948, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Becker) Wayne. She graduated form Three Rivers High School. On…
Out and About: Memphis, Flag Day, and a fundraiser
When I think of Memphis, Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Elvis Presley and Graceland. I also think back to the early sixties when several families moved to Three Rivers from Memphis, because they were needed at…
‘We will be the ones to change the world for the better’: Three Rivers High School graduates Class of 2024
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Just over 150 students in the Class of 2024 at Three Rivers High School officially walked across the stage and graduated during the school’s annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23. Held indoors…
Memorial Day ceremony urges reflection for the fallen, expresses value of sacrifice
By Dennis VolkertCity of Sturgis held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday.It began with a procession involving veterans and Sturgis High School’s marching band, from Sturgis VFW to Oaklawn Park, where the program took place..Sturgis mayor Frank Perez gave a welcome…
Woman killed in Mendon Twp. crash
MENDON TWP. — A 45-year-old Mendon woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mendon Township Thursday morning. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 8:02 a.m. on Silver Street north of Pinhook Road. Police…
Life as Performance Art
For the past few summers, a small group of fellow journalists, all writers for the British magazine The Chap, have banded together, along with some other friends, wives and sweet-hearts for their Annual Grand Flaneur. Last year there were some sixty “Chaps”…
Mike’s Musings: Ukraine-Russia war must be stopped
Here I go again. One of my favorite rants is “Why do we send so much money and weapons to Ukraine to further a war they will never win?As a country we are nearly $34 trillion in debt and have…
Sturgis schools set cell phone policy for students
Sturgis Public Schools has established a cell phone policy for students. It encompasses additional phone-type devices, such as Apple Watch. Families and students were notified directly this week regarding the policy. Prior to setting the guidelines, the district consulted stakeholders…
Three Rivers to make second attempt at state funds for lead line replacement
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers will be trying again to receive funds from the state for lead line replacement, but a note from their previous application could be a speed bump to getting…
Softball RoundupThree Rivers wins Cadillac Tournament
CADILLAC — Three Rivers’ softball team won the Cadillac Tournament Saturday with two shutout victories on the day.In Game 1, Three Rivers defeated Kingsley 5-0 in six innings. Jennaya Decker starred in the circle for the ‘Cats, allowing just three…
Obituary: Evelyn Ann Gyllstrom
Evelyn Ann Gyllstrom, 88, a lifelong resident of Marcellus, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton.She was born November 7, 1935 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the daughter of Ernest Richardson and Lela M. (Worthington)…
Out and About: Cooking, Memorial Day, and love
Next Wednesday, May 29, Chef Brigitte Romanelli will offer a cooking class at the Immaculate Conception Church, 645 S. Douglas St., in Three Rivers. This “Cook for a Cause” will feature preparing Homemade Pasta and Meatballs. The cost is $55.…
