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‘An experience that you don’t ever want to live’ Three Rivers devastated by weekend tornado
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A severe storm that produced a strong tornado swept through Three Rivers Friday night, causing severe damage to multiple houses and businesses.Three Rivers, Fabius Township, and areas east and northeast of Three Rivers were hit by the tornado, which was classified by the National Weather Service as an Read More…
‘Art Around Town’ auction underway Entry period for new selections opens April 1
Sturgis DDA is auctioning works from 2025 “Art Around Town.”The auction is part of “Winter Wine Down,” which takes place 5:30-9 p.m. March 20.Online bidding is accessible at bit.ly/40QLrDM. Artwork also is displayed at Open Door Gallery.“Winter Wine Down” features sampling opportunities and special deals within the social district, plus live music at participating businesses.Continuing Read More…
Sturgis happenings
MARCHMarch 16Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sturgis Central Commons.March 17St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., historic courthouse, third floor. Some exceptions to schedule may apply. Eastwood fourth grade group A concert, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.March 18Eastwood fourth grade group B concert, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.March 20“Art Around Town” Read More…
Dr. Seuss party draws more than 200
More than 220 people attended “Dr. Seuss Birthday Party” on March 6 at Sturgis District Library.Children gathered to hear readings of popular Seuss books by Madison Pueschel and Julia Johnson, and participated in games and contests.Pueschel, special education teacher at Eastwood Elementary, read from “The Cat in the Hat” and “I Can Read With My Read More…
Whitmer issues state of emergency, tours damage from tornadoes
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency on Sunday morning, following the multiple tornadoes that hit southwest Michigan Friday night.The state of emergency was officially declared for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties, which the governor said would help assist with response and recovery efforts at the Read More…
Clare girl wrestler second in the state
By John RaffelCorrespondent AnnMarie Green was a state runner-up for the Clare Pioneers girls wrestling team on Friday and Saturday during the girls division finals at Ford Field in Detroit.Green started the tournament at 235 pounds by pinning Elloise Norman of Waterviet in 3:19.She advanced to the quarterfinals and pinned Azaria Lane of Dundee in Read More…
It’s here! 51 Years of Green: Faces Behind Irish Fest!
By Christopher Johnson If there’s one thing that can be said for certain about Clare this time of year, it’s that there’s no shortage of Irish pride as the 51st Irish Festival approaches. Just about everywhere in town is decked out in green. Between now and Monday, it can’t be stopped. It’s self-sustaining, and the Read More…
I&M suspends service disconnections in Three Rivers through end of March
THREE RIVERS — In response to the tornadoes that passed through March 6 in Three Rivers, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) said in a release Thursday it would suspend service disconnections in the Three Rivers area through March 31. “Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the storm in the community. We were committed to restoring Read More…
Trailblazers claim district title with comeback win
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorWinning a district championship.That’s good. Really good. But it could be better.How about winning a district championship in comeback fashion?That’s getting closer … but still not quite good enough.Winning a district championship in comeback fashion in front of the home crowd.Yep, that’s it. That’s the scenario we’ve been looking for. And that’s Read More…