John Oscar Saurer, 88 of Venice, Florida, passed away into eternal life surrounded by his beloved family, on May 19, 2024 after a brief illness. He was a Christian and lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church. His faith sustained him until the end. John was born on Dec. 8, 1935, in Pleasant Lake, Indiana to Read More…
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Historical Notebook: BENJAMIN BARNES FORD
Each year at this time I like to feature one of Albion’s Civil War soldiers. Benjamin Barnes Ford (1837-1861) was one of the Albion area’s first casualties of the War. Benjamin came to Michigan in 1844 from New York state with his parents James G. and Priscilla Ford, and little brother Lindley (1840-1914). They settled Read More…
Groundbreaking held for Dispatch Radio Tower Construction
A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 16 to launch the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority’s millage-approved technology upgrade radio tower project, which includes the construction of four new towers and repurposing of two. The ceremony was held at the site of a tower that will be built in Homer, and speakers at the event included Read More…
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 hits and striking out 13 over six innings of work. At the plate, Decker went Read More…
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) Richardson.Evelyn graduated from Marcellus High School in June of 1954. A few days later, on Read More…
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. per person and will begin promptly at 5 p.m.It is advised to register early at Read More…
Veteran De La Fuente receives proclamation from city
City of Sturgis on Wednesday presented a proclamation for Joseph De La Fuente, a veteran of the Korean War, who recently attended the Talons Out Honor Flight.He was presented with a plaque Wednesday at the city commission meeting.On May 4, De La Fuente traveled with other Michigan veterans to Washington, to visit the Korean War Read More…
Welc named principal at Eastwood Elementary
By Dennis Volkert Christine Welc has been named next principal at Eastwood Elementary School.She was introduced formally Monday at a meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education.Fourteen people had applied for the position.“I’m excited to start a journey with the Sturgis community,” Welc told board members and administrators. “Thank you for putting your trust Read More…
And two more makes six
Sturgis High School’s boys’ and girls’ track and field won Wolverine Conference titles this season. It brings to six the number of league championships for SHS during the 2023-24 academic year. Also finishing at the top were boys’ bowling, soccer and tennis; and girls’ golf.Courtesy of Wolverine Conference Facebook page via Sturgis Public Schools
Gitelman named regional Orchestra Teacher of the Year
By Dennis Volkert Eliot Gitelman, orchestra director and strings teacher at Sturgis Public Schools, was selected as Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s “Orchestra Teacher of the Year” for District 11.District 11 comprises band and orchestra programs in the counties of St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun and Kalamazoo.Gitelman was selected based on several criteria, including service Read More…