Mike’s Musings: Assange finally freed, but more accountability needed
One could not escape all the clutter on the airwaves and internet concerning the debate between Biden and Trump this past week. The subject was pontificated on at length, everywhere. How badly did Biden, lose, everyone asked. Will he pull…
Resurfacing on three local highways begins Tuesday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Wednesday that three highways in St. Joseph County will be getting resurfacing work done beginning next week. On Tuesday, July 9, MDOT will be resurfacing U.S.…
Gittinger retires from Sturgis Public Schools
Nicole Gittinger is retiring 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 of Arts in…
Obituary: Robert Lee “Bob” Copenhafer
Robert Lee “Bob” Copenhafer, age 76, passed away on June 19, 2024 at his home, losing his battle with ALS that began in 2020. Bob was born on January 27, 1948 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of George and…
Out and About: Water Festival, concerts, and prices
The Annual Three Rivers Water Festival seems to get better every year. We didn’t get as involved as we normally do with the many activities this year, so next year we want to try and make more time for this…
Huss Project receives $50k grant from T-Mobile for community bike shop
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local nonprofit in Three Rivers was recently the recipient of a $50,000 grant from a national wireless company for an upcoming community project.On Thursday, June 20, T-Mobile announced that The Huss Project…
Site plan approved for Clark Logicexpansion in Maple Lane Plaza
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An expansion for Clark Logic in Three Rivers has been given the go-ahead by the Three Rivers Planning Commission.On Monday, planning commissioners approved a site plan for the company at 1170 N. Main…
Illuminating conclusion to ‘Sturgis Fest’
The signature event at “Sturgis Fest” each year is “Electric Night Parade” on U.S. 12 through downtown. This year’s festival theme was “Disney Days,” and many float entries reflected the concept. The week of festivities concluded with a fireworks display…
Latest home by CTE andSturgis Neighborhood Program unveiled
By Dennis Volkert An open house was held June 19 at 1106 Galyn St. in Sturgis, to mark the latest project involving Sturgis Neighborhood Program and St. Joseph County CTE construction trades. Attendees included students who built the home, their families, city commissioners, local…
TR police searching for missing, ‘endangered’ 20-year-old
UPDATE: McConnell has been found safe, according to Three Rivers police. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are asking for the public’s help in locating someone they say is missing and endangered. According to the Three…
Mike’s Musings: Lawmakers misbehavior goes unpunished
Nobody knows who, nobody knows why, but $17 million of our money (taxpayers) has been paid out to federal lawmakers accused of sexual (as well as other types of discrimination) misdeeds from 1997 to 2017.Personally, I think this is despicable.…
Sturgis superintendent Ebert receives contract extension
The contract for Art Ebert, superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools, has been extended through June 30, 2028. The board of education approved the measure June 24. According to documents provided to the board, Ebert’s compensation for 2024-25 is $178,500. For…
Road Comm. in progress of developing Safety Action Plan for roads; public input requested
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The St. Joseph County Road Commission is looking to make streets in the county safer for the future. The agency is currently working on what is called a Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan (CTSAP),…
City shoots down Brownfield redevelopment plan for Coolidge housing development
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A proposed housing development that was controversial among those who lived near the area it would go in seemingly hit a dead-end Tuesday. In a 3-2 vote, the Three Rivers City Commission voted…
‘Another successful year’ for Water Festival in 2024
New events, high participation highlight festival; parade postponement, wrestling show cancellation explained By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Another Water Festival is in the books in Three Rivers, and another one that was deemed by organizers to be a…
TR’s Forman named First Team All-State in softball
THREE RIVERS — A key contributor to the Three Rivers softball team’s success received a glowing honor yesterday.Senior first baseman Ava Forman was named First-Team All-State in Division 2 by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association Tuesday. She was…
Obituary: Jack Ford Pearson
Jack Ford Pearson, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024, at his home with his wife at his side after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease. Remaining to cherish Jack’s memory are his loving…
Obituary: Betty Jean Garrison
Betty Jean Garrison, 97, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 13, 2024 at LakeHouse Three Rivers. She was born October 1, 1926 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Arthur C. and Irene (Fox) Acker, and…
Out and About: S.S. Badger, pickleball, and gardening
The Mighty Mac opened for traffic in 1957. This meant you could drive directly from the lower peninsula of Michigan to the upper peninsula. You no longer had to wait hours to get on the ferry that transported everyone between…
Schultz, VanMeter honored as Citizens of the YearKeynote speaker Tremblay gives overview of the life and career of Walt Disney
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Fest kick-off dinner was held Tuesday at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Mary Kay Schultz and Doug VanMeter received their plaque and statuette as 2024 Citizens of the Year. Each gave a brief thank-you speech. State Sen.…
