By Maggie LaNoue Contributing writer The Albion City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 17, to approve a contract with Dr. Sheryl L. Theriot as city manager, bringing back a familiar leader as the city faces major redevelopment projects and ongoing challenges related to reputation, stability, and public trust. The decision followed extended discussion during a meeting Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Tournament season is rapidly approaching – or is already here – for winter sports, with the basketball tournaments getting underway beginning next week.Boys’ basketball will come first, with every local team participating in district play. Here’s a look at how the district brackets will be shaking out Read More…
BRONSON — Three Rivers’ bowling teams were dominant at the Wolverine Conference Tournament in Bronson last weekend, wrapping up conference titles for both teams with their performances.The boys’ team won their first conference title since 2021 by taking home the tournament title convincingly. Ranked as the top seed in the bracket, Three Rivers defeated Paw Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Strand Theater in Sturgis ceased operation on Dec. 31, 2025, and is on the market. It brings the end of an era, and an uncertain transition for Eriz Saitz, third-generation owner. For now, one immediate project is auctioning the theater’s memorabilia, including a significant collection of movie posters, promotional items and vintage Read More…
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By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A topic that had not been broached in several months was brought to the forefront near the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners: The possibility of video livestreaming of county commission meetings.During the commissioner’s comments section of the meeting, saying it was Read More…
THREE RIVERS — A scholarship program for Three Rivers Community Schools students still in its initial fundraising phase reached a major milestone this week.On Sunday, the Three Rivers Promise announced in a press release it has reached the $1 million mark in fundraising, something the nonprofit stated “marks a major step” toward its goal of Read More…
CONSTANTINE — Two people were arrested on multiple drug and firearm charges following the execution of a search warrant Tuesday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrant was executed Tuesday at a residence in the 200 block of Meadow Lane in Constantine, following what they say was an investigation into suspected drug Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Construction is underway on a new gas station at the northeast corner of Colonville Road and South Clare Avenue. Marking the latest commercial development in Clare’s northern industrial district. Just beyond the overpass of US-10.The 3,955-square-foot facility is being built by RPF Oil / Gas Property, LLC on a five-acre parcel recently Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Both Clare boys and gils team won their conference meets on Monday.“This is the girls eighth year winning the conference. This is the boys 1st year since 2021,” Clare coach Tim Gariglio said. “The boys dominated the field today by winning the meet by 40 points.This was the biggest point Read More…