The arrival of Santa Claus was among highlights for “Dashing Through Downtown,” which took place Dec. 4-6 in Sturgis. He arrived with escort from a Department of Safety fire truck, preceded by Sturgis High School’s marching band and flag team, starting at the depot and continuing to Free Church Park. There, revelers could meet him and Read More…
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of Heather George as multiple pathways principal.In the role, George will oversee adult education in Centreville, Sturgis and Three Rivers; educational services at Juvenile Day Treatment (JDT) in Three Rivers; shared services with St. Charles in Coldwater, St. Mary’s in Bronson and Trinity in Sturgis; the Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A new court in St. Joseph County coming next year is looking to tackle abuse and neglect cases in the county that have to do with substance use.On Tuesday, the Executive Committee of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners placed an agreement for St. Joseph County Family Court Read More…
DECEMBERDec. 12Christmas market, 4-8 p.m., Radiant Life Church, Sturgis. Dec. 13Christmas market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Radiant Life Church, Sturgis. Live nativity, 5-7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sturgis.Dec. 16 St. Joseph County Commission meeting, 5 p.m., historic courthouse, Centreville.Sturgis Planning Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., city hall. Dec. 17Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall. Dec. 18“White Christmas,” 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Read More…
Fuller found guilty in Centreville pursuit/weapons caseCENTREVILLE — A 34-year-old Three Rivers man was found guilty last week of 10 felony county arising from a March 2025 police pursuit and a subsequent discovery of drugs and illegal weapons.Caron Fuller was found guilty by jury of three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A former contracted food service employee at Mendon Junior/Senior High School pleaded no contest Monday to two criminal sexual conduct charges in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court.Under a plea agreement, 34-year-old Kaitlyn Sand of Three Rivers pleaded no contest to both third-degree criminal sexual conduct charges against her. Read More…
By John Raffel Clare’s wrestling team lost to Cadillac 42-33 in wresting action on Dec. 3.For Clare against Cadillac,Kyle McGraw (120) beat Noah Follow 18-3 for a technical fall, Kennedy Boxx (126) pinned Emily Bown; Chris Green (157) lost 3-0 to Maximus Narsovich; Isaiah Hilliard was pinned by Lyon Sampson; Marshal Strouse (190) nipped Davin Read More…
Recently, the father of one of my friends passed away on his way to a doctor’s appointment. In our conversation it occurred to us that his father had a doctor’s appointment that none of us gets to postpone and an appointment that we all get to keep. No one gets out of it. Someday, hopefully Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Lake 13 is one of Mid Michigan’s many idyllic lake communities that define the milieu of lakefront country life. Fishing and ice fishing. Boating and boat parades, fireworks over the water. Scenic ambience with a side of aquatic wildlife. Pure Michigan.Located off Surrey Rd on the outskirts of Farwell, the lake is Read More…
By Christopher Johnson Briarwood Apartments Reports of a possible structural fire were met with a swift response from the Clare Fire Department this past Friday. First responders arrived at Briarwood Manor at roughly 10 AM, equipped with several fire engines and ample manpower.Residents reported a strong odor that carried across the southside, lower units. Walls Read More…