BROOKLYN, Mich. — The state cross country finals were held last Saturday at Michigan International Speedway, with numerous area runners competing in Divisions 2 through 4.Division 2 saw the Three Rivers Wildcat boys grab 11th place with 344 points. Charlie Brauer ran a new personal best time of 16:14.10, which was good for 42nd place. Read More…
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Awe’s three TD runs lift Three Rivers to district semifinal win over Paw Paw
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PAW PAW — A few weeks ago, amid some injuries to key players on defense, Three Rivers got rinsed by Paw Paw at home 43-0, part of a stretch where the Wildcats lost three consecutive games with a goose-egg under their name.However, quarterback Mason Awe and a healthy Wildcats’ defense shut Read More…
Out and About: Stuff-a-Truck, Veteran’s Day, and customer service
It’s time to “Stuff-A-Truck” for those in need. The Three Rivers Lions Club needs everyone’s help to do just that for this upcoming Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to come on down to Harding’s Market, 808 West Michigan Avenue in Three Rivers on Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM until 2 PM. You’ll be able to Read More…
Johnston elected mayor of Three Rivers
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the first time in over a decade, Tom Lowry will not be the mayor of Three Rivers.On Tuesday, voters in the City of Three Rivers elected Angel Johnston to be the new mayor of Three Rivers, with the first-time challenger winning with a near two-to-one margin over Read More…
SNP holds tour for rebuilt home
Sturgis Neighborhood Program held an open house and tour Oct. 29 to unveil a new home at 805 N. Nottawa Street. The open house was attended by SNP board members, Sturgis city manager Andrew Kuk and city commissioner Linda Harrington. The home is a 1,100-square-foot house (3 bedroom, 2 full bath). The project required about six months Read More…
Second review of Sturgis recycling ordinance expected Nov. 12Commissioners have varied views of the approach
By Dennis Volkert At its meeting Nov. 12, Sturgis City Commission plans to hold a second reading of a proposed ordinance for curbside recycling. The board’s first review was conducted at the Oct. 22 meeting.Curbside recycling was offered citywide beginning in 2008. The current contract with Borden Waste Away ends Dec. 31. Renewal would involve a $6 Read More…
911, Constantine schools’ operating millage renewals both pass
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two major millage renewals on the November ballot around St. Joseph County were approved by voters Tuesday.Countywide, voters overwhelmingly approved the county’s 911 services operating millage renewal and reduction, while in the Constantine Public Schools district, their operating millage renewal was approved by a slimmer margin of Read More…
Do you need help? Write Us!
By Mike WilcoxOwner/Publisher Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us Read More…
Clare boy runners finish at 11-1
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — The Clare boys cross team ended their season 11-1 in Jack Pine Conference action, finishing as JPC runners-up.“They finished eighth in the fastest Regional in D2 (Benzie), posting 5 of 7 career PRs on the day,” coach Adam Burhans said. “Being the smallest in D2 has been a challenge all Read More…
May I Walk with You? Daily Praying
Most of us have a morning routine that includes bathroom duties, breakfast, medications, and all that goes with it. For most of us it has become such a habit that we don’t have to think about it. We just do it. One of the items that was missing for a long time in my morning Read More…