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Benefit dinner to support Constantine grad with severe epilepsy, traumatic brain injury after alleged assault
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — As a senior, Gregg Reed was a key cog of the Constantine wrestling team that made the state semifinals back in the 2023-24 season, winning a match in the state semifinals at 190 lbs. against a wrestler from a powerful Dundee team. Reed, who was nicknamed the “Giant Slayer,” Read More…
Three Rivers planning preventative sewer maintenance in 2nd District
THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers announced Wednesday there would be preventative maintenance being performed on sewer mains in the second district of the city.The maintenance is expected to begin Monday and be completed by Thursday, April 2 using high-pressure water jets. City officials say some residents, while work is being done, may Read More…
Woman in stable condition after overdose
FLOWERFIELD TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies say a woman is in stable condition following a reported overdose late last week.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched on Feb. 20 to the 15000 block of South Street in Flowerfield Township for a report of an overdose. Upon arrival, Narcan was Read More…
Sturgis Wind Symphony show features a personal touch
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Wind Symphony presents “Play List” at 3 p.m. March 1 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Admission is free. The theme focuses on musical numbers suggested by ensemble members, director Jim Whitehead said. “I asked the players to submit pieces they truly enjoy or have always wanted to perform or replay, and I built Read More…
SNP launches new‘Neighbor2Neighbor’ program
Sturgis Neighborhood Program has announced the launch of its new Neighbor2Neighbor home improvement program, with help of a grant from Michigan State Housing Development Authority.The initiative is intended to provide crucial home repair and rehabilitation services to up to three income-eligible homeowners within the city of Sturgis. The goal is to enhance safety, comfort and long-term Read More…
Sturgis man killed in head-on vehicle crash
NOTTAWA TWP. — A 68-year-old Sturgis man was killed in a crash in Nottawa Township Wednesday night.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the area of M-86 and Findley Road for a reported crash.Deputies claim a vehicle traveling westbound on M-86 attempted to pass a semi-truck, subsequently colliding head-on with an Read More…
Clare wrestlers advance to state finals
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Two Clare wresters placed third at the state regionals on Feb. 21 to qualified for the state finals at Detroit’s Ford Field on March 6-7.Kyle McGraw decisioned Korbin Kobenkosky of Boyce City 12-10 in the quarterfinals. At 113 pounds, he was decisioned by Roman Goulette of Ogemaw Heights 8-3 He Read More…
May I Walk with You? HEALINGS WOUNDS
I recently read the title of a book by Bishop Eric Varden called Healing Wounds, so I bought it. Who can’t use a little healing now and then? Yet, as I pondered the title, I thought, “What if it is not just about the curing of illness and injuries?” We have all heard and read Read More…
County schools ahead of statewide cell phone ban
By Genine Hopkins The new smartphone ban that was signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer this month that will officially take effect in the 2026-2027 school year attempts to address distracted students in classrooms that can diminish the effectiveness during learning times. But Clare County school districts have already taken steps to curb Read More…