By Frank Passic THE BEGINNINGS OF RIVERSIDE CEMETERY The land upon which Riverside Cemetery in Albion is located was once part of an original 80-acre plot located in Albion Township. The first two owners of the property were women, an unusual feat in those days. Betsey Lewis (1798-1851) of Monroe County, New York purchased Read More…
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Soccer Roundup TR wins, loses, draws on week
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team had an even week this past week, as they had a record of one win, one loss, and one tie.On Wednesday, April 16, the team played to a 2-2 tie against Niles on the road to open Wolverine Conference play. Natalie McGahan had both goals for the Read More…
Baseball RoundupTR sweeps Vicksburg, Dowagiac; split with Coldwater; lose one to Plainwell
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, going 5-2 in eight games played this past week, with the sixth game being suspended for darkness.On Wednesday, April 16, the ‘Cats swept Vicksburg, winning 5-1 in Game 1 and 6-2 in Game 2. Kaleb Williams was the winning pitcher in Game 1, going Read More…
Out and About: Rehabilitation and hard truths of life
If you frequent the Wellness Center at Beacon Health in Three Rivers, and spend time walking the track, you may have wondered what that room is just off the track. I have passed that room many times as I was doing laps. Little did I know that I would be in that room as a Read More…
TRCS Water Quality Report finds majority of water sources safe; some need replacement
Report: 6.75 percent of district water fixtures detected excessive lead in both samples By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The vast majority of water sources in Three Rivers Community Schools meet state safety standards, according to a new report, while less than 7 percent of them will need to be replaced. At Monday’s TRCS Read More…
TRCS cites ’20 percent’ enrollment decline for restructuring of elementaries
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A near 20-percent decline in enrollment over the last 10 years was one of the main factors Three Rivers Community Schools officials say led to the restructuring of some elementary school placements for next school year.That statistic was cited as part of a statement from the TRCS Board Read More…
Case ‘moving forward’ against mother accused of killing child; adjourned for 30 days
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The case against a mother accused of killing her 2-year-old child appears to be progressing, however it might not be for at least another month or two for a trial.In a status hearing Monday morning in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court, both the prosecution and defense requested Judge Read More…
Sturgis school board approves Eastwood lot project
By Dennis Volkert After extended discussion, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved the proposal for paving and restructure of the Eastwood school parking lot and drives. The school district’s facility committee recommended a bid from Parrish Excavating of Quincy. Estimated cost for the west parking lot and driveways is just over $1.35 million; southeast Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RECURRING Children’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.April 25Order deadline for spring seedling sale at St. Joseph County fairgrounds. Pick-up time frames: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m.-noon May 3.April 26Sturgis High School prom, 8-11 p.m., 1063 Holmes Road, Bronson. April 27“A+ The Story Read More…
Clare golfers second
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s golf team shot a 340 on Wednesday to finish second in a Jack Pine Conference jamboree at Gladwin.Pinconning was first at 323 followed by Clare, Ogemaw Heights (344), Shepherd (344), Bullock Creek (347), Gladwin (356), Standish Sterling (389).Bryce Wieferich led Clare with an 82 and was fifth overall. Pierson Read More…