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Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell on their back porch, which “caved in” the area of the porch that covered their Read More…

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TR tennis bests Schoolcraft to start 2026

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ tennis team started the 2026 season strong with a 5-2 win over Schoolcraft at home Tuesday.Jayna Larson won for the Wildcats at No. 1 singles, defeating the Eagles’ Adison Clark 3-6, 6-1, 12-10. Angeleena Ham of TR won at No. 4 singles, defeating Autumn Kelly 6-0, 6-7 (6), 10-7. Read More…

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Girls’ Soccer Roundup Three Rivers shut out by Olivet

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team opened up the season under new head coach Dustin Krueger with a 1-0 loss at home Tuesday to Olivet.Amaira Currier made six saves in goal for the Wildcats in the loss.Three Rivers plays next on April 8 at home against South Haven at 6 p.m. Constantine notches Read More…

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Samaritan’s Purse receives sendoff from community

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One of the charity organizations helping residents in the wake of the March 6 tornadoes in Three Rivers and Union City received a sendoff from the community on their final day in the area.A few dozen residents, city officials and first responders gathered Wednesday night on the lawn Read More…

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SHS robotics team receives recognition at district meet

Sturgis High School’s robotics team received the Rising All-Star Award at the recent FIRST district robotics competition. The team is in its first year.Coaches are Khanya Sigwela and Xandra Duelge.Present at the event:Drive team: Krys Johnson (captain), Alina Chen, Emmalyn Farber and Reagan Davis-Hamlin (stand-by)Technician and media: Alyssa FarberDuelge said the team’s first competition of Read More…

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Updates to compost site rules approved by Sturgis City Commission

By Dennis Volkert After lengthy discussion on March 25, Sturgis City Commission approved revisions to the policy for the compost site and its large-volume drop-off fee. Changes are intended to clarify rules and situations that may have changed since the policy’s most recent update in 2013, and to address evolving use of the site, said Tom Read More…

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Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

MARCHMarch 27-31No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).March 31“Medicare 101,” education event, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis District Library. APRIL April 1-3No classes at Sturgis Public Schools (spring break).April 1-11Submission period for “Art Around Town,” Open Door Gallery.April 2St. Joseph County mobile markets, fresh produce, dairy and meal kits available, no ID required. Two locations: White Pigeon Read More…

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Resource center helps victims of TR tornado with recovery resources

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Timothy Williams and Sharon Ross were sheltering in their house on South Main Street in Three Rivers on March 6 when the EF-2 tornado hit the city.Ross said a “rather large” tree fell on their back porch, which “caved in” the area of the porch that covered their Read More…