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Lockport to explore possibility of considering new solar ordinance
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — One month removed from unanimously voting to get rid of its solar ordinance, there are now calls in Lockport Township for considering a revised and revamped version of it.At their meeting Monday, the Lockport Township Board agreed to let Planning Commission Chair Sherrie Nowicki convene her board for Read More…
Woman dies in Lockport Twp. fire
LOCKPORT TWP. — A Three Rivers woman died in a camper fire that occurred Saturday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, the fire occurred in the 57000 block of Mitchell Road, located next to the Three Rivers Dr. Haines Municipal Airport.Upon arrival, firefighters found a “fully involved” fire at the property, with additional crews Read More…
Strategies considered for Doyle roof replacement
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Jan. 28 considered options for replacement of the roof at Doyle Community Center, and will assess funding options for the project.At the commission’s meeting, Daniel Root, manager of facilities, outlined two proposals, and city staff presented preliminary approaches to pay for the project.Staff requested direction from commissioners to Read More…
Bids under review for renovation projects at Sturgis Public Schools
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Feb. 10 was presented with bid details for several renovation projects that are in the planning phase. Here is a roundup of targeted projects, with bid detail. Three bids were submitted for each project. Sturgis Central CommonsProject goal: Add a bathroom in the Early Head Start classroom at Read More…
Hot chili for chilly weather: Downtown TR hosts chili cookoff
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Chili lovers from around the area and beyond came to downtown Three Rivers Saturday to try a wide variety of chilis during the 2026 Three Rivers Chili Cook-off.Ten participating businesses in the downtown blocks of Main Street and Portage Avenue participated in the contest, held for a few Read More…
May I Walk with You? OVERCOMING TEMPTATION
In his book, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, Dr. Edward Sri gives some excellent advice on tested and true ways of not giving into temptation to sin. The first suggestion he makes is to simply pray. It doesn’t have to be a long prayer. Short phrases like, “Jesus, help me.” And Read More…
Birchwood Restaurant destroyed by electrical fire
By Christopher Johnson On February 5th of this month, Farwell’s Birchwood Restaurant caught fire from what investigators determined to be electrical wiring issues. According to the Surrey Fire Department, it started in the kitchen area and billowed smoke throughout the interior. Scarring everything with soot and extreme heat.Fire teams from four local ladders arrived at Read More…
Farwell Schools investigating gun threat; parent raises concerns about communication
By Christopher Johnson Farwell Area Schools officials are continuing an investigation into a reported gun threat that circulated among students earlier this winter, prompting concern from families. It has also renewed discussion about communication and safety procedures within the district.This case concerns Farwell Middle School in particular.According to testimony from a concerned mother, Cassie, whose Read More…
Clare’s wrestling season ends
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s wrestling season ended at home on Feb. 11 with a 57-18 loss to Chippewa Hills in a Division 3 district semifinal match.Shepherd beat Chippewa Hills in the finals.Marshal Strouse won for Clare at 190 pounds with a pin in 1:41 over Landen Smith.Kyle McGraw won a forfeit at 120 pounds. Read More…