Albion High School graduate, Dr. Chris D. Coleman, is guest speaker, urges graduates to “focus on the task and the effort at hand, but don’t limit your possibilities” By John Hendler On a sunny, cloudless evening, 180 students were given their diplomas during the Marshall High School Commencement Ceremony on May 30 to honor the Read More…
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Looking Out: The Mick
Two days ago I met a guy from Chicago. He was trying to sell me a car and must have thought it was important to tell me that he used to be a major league baseball pitcher. I needed new windshield wiper blades, not a new car, but he wrestled me to the ground, hosed Read More…
Track and Field State Finals RoundupSturgis crowns three individual D1 state champions
EAST KEN TWOOD — Keyanna O’Tey of Sturgis has been one of, if not the fastest high school female runner in the state of Michigan all season. And once again, the junior has the hardware to go with that title.With a time of 12.08 seconds, the fastest first-place time in any division in Saturday’s state Read More…
Obituary: Paul William Coffman
Paul William Coffman, 50, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Jefferson Township.Paul was born April 4, 1974 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the son of Daniel Coffman and Cathrine Anne Baker. Paul grew up in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia at Windy Hill Farms. Around the farm he would tend to the Read More…
Obituary: Linda Marie Leensvaart
Linda Marie Leensvaart passed into the arms of Jesus peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home in Three Rivers.Linda was born in Harvey, Illinois to Wray and Rhoda Davis on November 23, 1954 and married Dale the week following her high school graduation at Thornton Fractional High School. They were Read More…
Out and About: Remembrance, Water Festival, and gold
“America is another name for opportunity. Our whole history appears like a last effort of divine providence on behalf of the human race.” -Ralph Waldo EmersonThis month is filled with days of remembrance. Eighty years ago, June 6, 1944, allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and the invasion of Europe began; On Friday, June Read More…
TR Water Festival ‘goes for the gold’ in its 67th year
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The kickoff to summer in St. Joseph County is almost here. The 67th Three Rivers Water Festival will kick off on Thursday, June 13 and goes through Saturday, June 15. It is presented by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce. A staple of the community for many Read More…
Downtown lighting concept comes into focus
By Dennis Volkert For the past few years, Sturgis Downtown Development Authority and business owners in the city have explored a concept to light downtown buildings and surrounding areas. DDA assessed several options to support the project through grant funding. It led to expansion of the scope of the project, to match the theme of Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. June 7“Movies on North,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Featured film is “The Rocketeer,” begins at 7 p.m.June 8Foam recycling, 9 a.m.-noon, Sturgis compost site, 27751 E. Fawn River Road.June 10Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education study session, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall.June Read More…
Clare baseball team advances to regional finals
By John RaffelCorrespondence CLARE – Ryan Louch collected three hits in three at bats, as Clare’s baseball team defeated Montague Wildcats 12-1 on Wednesday in a Division 3 regional semifinal game on Wednesday. Louch doubled in the first inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth inning.Clare got on the board in Read More…