CONSTANTINE — Three Rivers’ boys’ soccer team fell to Constantine in non-conference action Wednesday, Aug. 28 by a final of 4-1.Yahir Lopez had the lone goal for Three Rivers, who move to 1-2 on the season.Scoring for Constantine were sophomore Cristian Lopez, senior Shawn Meade and two from senior Justin Hendrix. Cael Smith had an Read More…
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Obituary: Carolyn F. Roberts
Carolyn F. Roberts was born April 24, 1943 in Three Rivers and passed away April 14, 2024, 10 days before her 81st birthday.She was the oldest daughter of James and Francis (Brown) Shively.She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1960 with honor.Carolyn’s typing, shorthand, and grammar skills earned her the distinction as the top Read More…
Out and About: Grandparent’s Day, cereal collection, and the harvest moon
“The best road to progress is freedom’s road.” -John F. KennedyWe celebrate Labor Day this week. If your child is not already in school, he/she will be by the end of the week.Not only do we celebrate September 2 as Labor Day, but we also celebrate V-J Day. On September 2, 1945, Japan signed the Read More…
Harmony Festrocks downtown Three Rivers
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The sounds from several different bands of all different types echoed off the walls of downtown Three Rivers this past weekend during the 31st HarmonyFest music festival.Sunday’s free festival brought an estimated total of 2,000 visitors to downtown Three Rivers, filling a blocked-off Main Street steadily throughout the Read More…
Force main breaks, spills again on Gleason Rd.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A reported break in a force main caused yet another sewer spill Monday in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the break was reported at 11:36 a.m., and occurred across the street from a home in the Gleason Road area.Honeysett Read More…
SHS video scoreboard unveiled at pre-game ceremony
By Dennis Volkert A ribbon-cutting was held Aug. 29 at the Sturgis High School football field, to mark the official unveiling of the video scoreboard.The ceremony was held prior to the Trojans’ season-opener vs. Coldwater.Sponsors gathered in the south end zone, in front of the board, and received formal recognition.Members of Sturgis Area Chamber of Read More…
Civic Players member Eastman reflects on series, looks forward to this year’s role
By Dennis Volkert Colin Eastman has performed a role in each of the annual tours.Eastman has been a member of Civic Players since 2019. In 2021, he was named president and this year serves as vice president.He has portrayed Clarence Jesse, the first pilot to make a solo flight from Kirsch Municipal Airport; Lt. Aaron Read More…
Q&A: Historical museum director outlines details of the series
By Dennis Volkert In advance of the cemetery tour, Rosalie Currier, director at Sturgis Historical Museum, answered a few questions from Sturgis Sentinel. Some responses are edited for brevity or clarity. Sturgis Sentinel: The theme intertwines with the subject of the latest Mort documentary. How did the decision to do that come about?Rosalie Currier: We Read More…
Focus of cemetery walking tour is notable educators in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert The fourth Oak Lawn Cemetery walking tour takes place Sept. 7-8.Tours depart every half hour, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 8.Cost is $15 per person. Tickets are available at sturgesyoung.com. Walk-in entry is accepted, cash only. If a tour group is full, there likely is room in the next.In Read More…
Obituary: Jerry V. Bridges
Jerry V. Bridges, age 83 of Farwell, formerly of Wyoming MI, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at home with his family by his side. Jerry was born to Bernard and Audrey (Vance) Bridges on May 29, 1940, in Cheboygan, MI. Jerry graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing, MI and received his associates Read More…