THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North Main Street, where the house showed smoke and fire coming from a first-floor apartment.After what Read More…
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Britt Gross named assistant superintendentat Sturgis Public Schools
By Dennis Volkert Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools.The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting, where she was introduced.Gross served in several capacities at Polk County Public Schools in Florida, most recently as middle school principal at Lake Alfred Polytech Academy. She also worked as Read More…
Pay increase approved for Sturgis city manager Kuk
By Dennis Volkert A salary increase for Sturgis city manager Andrew Kuk was approved Wednesday by city commissioners.The new wage $132,612, effective retroactively to April 13, 2024.The contract approved in 2023 set Kuk’s annualized salary at $125,000. That agreement allowed for adjustments the same as all non-union employees receive for non-performance-based increases or decreases, and Read More…
Burr Oak Heritage Days Festival continues this weekend
Partial roundup of remaining events. Today, July 26 10 a.m.: Antique tractor country cruise, begins at Railroad Park. Noon-1 p.m.: Bike-a-thon, Church Park; registration 11:30 a.m.-noon. 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Kids Day, Burr Oak School.4-4:30 p.m.: Kiddie Duck Derby, behind the school. 4-7 p.m.: Antique tractors and wheat-thrashing display, Railroad Park.4-8 p.m.: Chicken dinner, presented by senior class of 2025; Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Through July 29Adult summer reading, Sturgis District Library.Through July 31“Meet Up and Eat Up,” Sturgis District Library book give-away, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Congress, Wall and Wenzel.Burr Oak Heritage Days Festival.July 27Grand opening for Cottin’s Do It Best and Sturgis NAPA combo store, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Read More…
Clare senior wraps up strong career
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE – Ava Long enjoyed a strong outdoor track and field season for Clare.Long participated for Clare in the 4×100 relay at the state Division 3 track and field meet.During the season, she participated in the relay 100, 100 hurdles and 200.“We got the fastest time in our 4×100 relay at the Read More…
McBain NNC soccer conducting drop-ins
By John RaffelCorrespondent MCBAIN – McBain Northern Michigan boys soccer coach Taylor Mulder reports he’s had drop-ins three times a week for his players.Drop-ins “are when kids show up and we play, scrimmage depending on how many show up.” Mulder said. “It’s just show up and play.”The drop-ins are at the high school field.The turnouts Read More…
Obituary: Byron R. Smith
Byron R. Smith, age 75, of Hersey, formerly of Farwell, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Blodgett Hospice in Grand Rapids. He was born on March 1, 1948, near Farwell to Robert and Mary (Jarman) Smith. He had served his Country in the US Air Force during Viet Nam. Byron had served his Read More…
Obituary: Greg Fuller
Greg Fuller, a 78 year old Farwell, Michigan resident, passed away on July 15, 2024. He was born to Donald Fuller and Betty Fuller on February 19, 1946 in Streator, Illinois. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan where he attended Clarenceville High School. After graduation he attended Michigan Tech University before enlisting in the Army. Read More…
Obituary: Ruby (Foss) Alexander
Ruby (Foss) Alexander was born September 25, 1933 to Ernest and Hazel Foss of Clare, Michigan. She was the youngest and only girl of five. She adored and looked up to her older brothers Ed, Doughy (Clair), Jack, and Cal. Ruby loved to live life to the fullest and enjoyed going on adventures with family Read More…