By Dennis Volkert On May 13, Sturgis City Commission held a work session, prior to its regular meeting, to explore next steps in organizational structure. The primary focus was the process of finding a successor for outgoing city manager Andrew Kuk. In April, Kuk announced his retirement, effective July 24. City clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes outlined the options Read More…
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Celebrating TRHS Seniors
Three Rivers High School held their seventh annual Senior Salute parade through downtown Three Rivers Wednesday, May 13, with many senior (and underclassmen) students being escorted by police and fire trucks as a final sendoff to the graduating Class of 2026. Pictured at top left (from left to right) are Josiah Dear and Addyson Maurer. Read More…
Proposal approved for Doyle roof project, pending bond attainment
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on May 13 approved a proposal from Newbury Square Construction of Shipshewana, Ind., to complete a roof overhaul at Doyle Community Center, at a cost of just over $729,000.The plan hinges on securing a private placement bond.Along with the measure, commissioners also OK’d a $20,000 contingency budget and adopted Read More…
May I Walk with You? WHICH DIRECTION?
It seems part of Christian faith that all men and women, sooner or later must make a choice to follow Jesus or not to follow Jesus, to do our best to conform to his teaching the best we can or simply ignore it. Some of us may even go to extremes to fight against any Read More…
Two arrested on child abuse charges
On Monday, May 18, 2026, the Clare County Sheriff received a report of a suspected child abuse incident that occurred at 8383 Fir Trail in Redding Township. The reporting party provided Deputies with disturbing video footage of the incident.Deputies reviewed the video and observed a male subject identified as 25-year-old Justin Thomas Henke, who resides Read More…
Hayes Township man arrested for allegedly selling meth
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received information regarding the possession and sales of narcotic s occurring at 4111 Valley View Road located in the Township of Hayes, in Clare County. Deputies were advised a 56 year old Harrison man, David Charles Kemerer was staying at a camper located Read More…
Yoder’s Flea Market enjoys another massive turnout
By Christopher Johnson Favorable weather, consistent vendor participation and a loyal base of returning visitors combined to make this year’s Amish flea market another successful weekend, organizers said.According to Simon Yoder, the event’s host, he estimates between 12,000 and 15, 000 people attended over the course of the weekend, with parking activity serving as the Read More…
Harrison Memorial Day honors those who gave ultimate sacrifice
By Genine Hopkins It began as Decoration Day, a time to decorate the graves off fallen soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and flags. First observed more widely on May 30, 1868, it was a day to remember all of those soldiers who gave their lives in service during the Civil War, with a proclamation by General Read More…
Sturgis commission to seek interim city manager
On May 13, Sturgis City Commission held a work session, prior to its regular meeting, to explore next steps in organizational structure. The primary focus was the process of finding a successor for outgoing city manager Andrew Kuk. In April, Kuk announced his retirement, effective July 24. City clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes outlined the options for Read More…
Days to not forget
On hand for this year’s Saturday, May 16 Armed Forces Day Luncheon at Community Church of Douglas were (clockwise from top right: keynote speaker Winnie Fritz, post-centenarian real Rosy the Riveter andand event founder/organizer Chris Yoder. (Photos by Erin K. Wilkinson)