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Volleyball Roundup Three Rivers 1-3 at Gull Lake Invite, Southland reaches 3k assists

GULL LAKE — Three Rivers’ volleyball team played to a 1-3 record Friday, Aug. 22 at the Gull Lake Invitational.The team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 25-15, 22-25, 10-15, lost to Niles 25-15, 22-25, 13-15, defeated host Gull Lake 25-23, 25-21, and lost to Edwardsburg to end the day 23-25, 19-25.Miley Southland had 85 assists Read More…

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Out and About: Rehab, safe exercising, and a break from the heat

“One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” ~ Hans Christian AndersonThis is the last week of my second session of “Heart Healthy” at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion. We will have the week of Labor Day off before we start the next six-week session. Taking on this Cardio-Rehab program was one of the best Read More…

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Constantine leaders get first look at wastewater treatment plant Facility expected to go online within next two weeks

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Constantine Village Council members Thursday got their first look at a newly-renovated wastewater treatment plant prior to its launch in the next couple of weeks.The $20 million facility, which took a couple of years to complete, is expected to be put online within the next two weeks to handle Read More…

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TR schools making progress with financial corrective actions

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Several months after four corrective actions were recommended in their 2023-24 financial audit, Three Rivers Community Schools has reportedly made progress in implementing corrections to its processes.TRCS Director of Business and Finance Mandi Zaborowski gave TRCS Board of Education members the rundown of how the district’s corrective action Read More…

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Groundbreaking begins process for SNP/CTE home-building project

On Aug. 20, Sturgis CTE Construction Trades students, in partnership with Sturgis Neighborhood Program, broke ground on the collaborative’s sixth construction project.It will be the sixth home built through SNP/CTE partnership.The project involves 38 juniors and seniors from four St. Joseph County schools: Sturgis, Centerville, Colon and White Pigeon.Kathryn Myers, executive director of SNP, had Read More…

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Rate plan approved for city utilities

Sturgis City Commission this month reapproved rates for electric, water and wastewater service. The electric rates are for billings that begin Oct. 1, 2025, Oct.1, 2026, and Oct. 1, 2027. Water and wastewater are for billings beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2026.Review of the utility rates is conducted as part of the city’s annual budget Read More…

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Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

RECURRINGSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  AUGUSTAug. 29No classes held at Sturgis Public Schools (Labor Day weekend). SEPTEMBERSept. 1No classes held at Sturgis Public Schools (Labor Day weekend).Sturgis Township Board of Trustees meeting, 4 p.m., township hall.Sept. 5“Friday Social Night,” karaoke, 8 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Read More…

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Constantine leaders get first look at wastewater treatment plant Facility expected to go online within next two weeks

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Constantine Village Council members Thursday got their first look at a newly-renovated wastewater treatment plant prior to its launch in the next couple of weeks.The $20 million facility, which took a couple of years to complete, is expected to be put online within the next two weeks to handle Read More…