“Out and About” Writing, Painting, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” -Zig ZiglarLast week I had the privilege to meet with a group of writers. They are not as well known as they should be,…
Final 911 call, police sketch released in Shank disappearance
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Newly-public details in the disappearance of Brittany Nichole Wallace Shank of Sturgis were released Monday by the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department.Included in the new materials were a 911 call containing what police say…
Annexation public hearing to be held at Riviera Theatre
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A public hearing location has been set for a proposed property annexation from Lockport Township into the City of Three Rivers. The public hearing for the proposed annexation of a 37-acre parcel on…
DPW completes hydrant maintenance
In late September, Sturgis Department of Public Services spent a week conducting a twice-yearly flushing of hydrants.The process typically takes place each April and September.The fall ’24 flush involved work by 10 crew members, rotating three or four each day…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Timberly pumpkin patch, open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 27. Hayrides offered throughout the day, final ride departs at 5 p.m.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter…
No. 3 Paw Paw dominates, Three Rivers ‘flat’ in homecoming shutout
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The pomp and circumstance of homecoming night at Armstrong Field was drowned out a few times Friday night by the pops of the confetti poppers from Paw Paw’s student section on the opposite…
Sturgis parking policy update reviewed by city commission
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commissioners on Wednesday gave a first review of proposed changes to the downtown parking policy. At a work session Aug. 28, staff and commissioners discussed potential revisions. Proposals include accounting for new parking spaces being…
Mike’s Musings: Donate if you can, Helene a monster
We all are too familiar with it now. I am writing about the devastation that we witnessed in western North Carolina last week. Hurricane Helene, which swept through Florida quickly and then motored up to the Carolina’s within a blink…
Final 911 call, police sketch released in Shank disappearance case
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Newly-public details in the disappearance of Brittany Nichole Wallace Shank were released Monday by the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Included in the new materials were a 911 call containing what police say is…
TRPD searching for missing woman
UPDATE 8:35 P.M. 10/6/2024: TRPD says in a statement that Gayen-Kalloo has been located alive and well, and that her family has been notified. Original story is below. THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are asking for the public’s help…
Cross Country Roundup TR boys 4th at Bulldog Invite, girls 17th; boys and girls defeat Vicksburg
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team had a successful week this past week, finishing fourth at the Otsego Bulldog Invite Saturday, Sept. 28 and defeating Vicksburg Tuesday.In the Bulldog Invite, the boys’ team scored 216 points to finish…
Obituary: The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman
The Reverend Roger L. Sassaman, 81, of Goshen, Indiana and Centreville, Michigan, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, pastor, and friend, was called to his heavenly home on the Festival of Saint Michael and All Angels, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in…
Obituary: Helen Vienna Haley
Helen Vienna Haley, 74, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born September 15, 1950 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Dixon) Fitzhugh, and graduated from…
Obituary: Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb)
Betty Joan “JO” Vancely (Webb), 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on September 26, 2024. Born on June 27, 1942, in Three Rivers, Michigan, she was known to all as Jo and touched many lives with her devotion to faith…
Oswald resigns as clerk; Everson appointed
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A shake-up in the St. Joseph County Clerk’s office was made official this week.Friday was the final day in office for St. Joseph County Clerk Lindsay Oswald, who resigned from her position as clerk…
Main Street project continues, completion expected in November
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on Main Street in Sturgis.Concrete driveways and sidewalk on West Main was set for completion by mid-week, city engineer Barry Cox told Sturgis Sentinel.Next, work commences on the road cross-section to remove bad soil and…
Local school districts reiterate student safety commitment following school threats
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following multiple incidents of threats against local school districts, local school leaders this week addressed how they handle those reports, as well as asked the community to think twice about how they spread…
Mike’s Musings: National debt crisis- here’s one lawmakers solution
Readers of this column know I have been an avid proponent of balancing the federal budget. Our leaders simply refuse to turn off the money spending spigot, i.e., one has to only listen to the two presidential candidates and their…
Seventh sewer force main break since June reported on Gleason Rd.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — The seventh reported break in the much-maligned force main between Constantine and Three Rivers on Gleason Road since June has been confirmed by the Village of Constantine. The latest break reportedly occurred at…
Josh Gracin show at Sturges-Young postponed, reschedule date pending
Josh Gracin’s performance, scheduled for Sept. 28 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, was postponed, due to illness. Jamie Eymer, executive director at Sturges-Young, said organizers were notified Sept. 27 that Gracin would be unable to perform. SYCA officials are…
