By Octavia Crawford Turner Special to The Recorder Mary Kurtz is a successful recording artist and an Internet Influencer. In November, Kurtz came from Georgia where she currently resides to Michigan to introduce and drop her new single called “OKAY.” The choice location for her single-release concert was Stirling Books & Brew,119 N. Superior St., Read More…
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Main Street Hanover: ‘Bombshell’ of a book exchange
By Ken Wyatt It isn’t every town that would close down Main Street traffic in mid-day to please local librarians. Count Hanover among that municipal fraternity. For about half an hour on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18, students of the Hanover-Horton School District formed a “book chain” across Main Street in the village of Hanover. The Read More…
Over a half-dozen Albion establishments open for New Year’s Eve celebrations
The number of choices in Albion for New Year’s Eve celebrations shows that businesses are ready to grow with the city. There were over a half dozen places open to greet the new year. Many business owners and guests shared their hopes to see people support Albion’s businesses to keep the momentum going. Kids ‘N’ Read More…
Bowling Roundup TR bowling squads finish third in weekend tournament
WYOMING, Mich. — Three Rivers’ boys’ and girls’ bowling teams both finished third at the Don Lamb Memorial Tournament at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Friday, Dec. 27.The boys’ squad, after qualifying fourth with a score of 2,594, went into Baker match play where they were downed 2-0 by Grandville, then went on to win 2-1 Read More…
Basketball Roundup Howardsville boys’ basketball downed by D1 Jackson Northwest
SPRING ARBOR — Howardsville Christian’s boys’ basketball team took part in Spring Arbor University’s Shot Clock Classic Saturday, Dec. 28, losing to Division 1 Jackson Northwest by a final of 71-53.Kaden Sparks and John Paul Rose had 20 points each for the Eagles, with Sparks adding seven rebounds, four steals and two assists, while Rose Read More…
Obituary: James Harold Meadows
James Harold Meadows, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care.He was born November 19, 1951 in Forrest City, Ark., the son of Johnie and Lottie Lou (Franklin) Meadows. In his younger years, after moving to Three Rivers, he baked doughnuts at Daugherty’s Bakery (though he was Read More…
Obituary: Daniel Howard Langdon
Daniel Howard Langdon, 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born June 3, 1941 in Owosso, the son of Earl H. and Mildred P. (Elkins) Langdon, and came to Three Rivers from Ypsilanti.Dan worked for General Motors/American Axle in tool and die.He loved Read More…
Obituary: Brenda Lee Dennis
Brenda Lee Dennis, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.She was born December 20, 1940 to George and Madge (Kline) Gilchrist in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1958. Brenda attended Western Michigan University to be a medical Read More…
“Out and About” Clever comments, children’s phrases, and romance
This column is special. It is my last column of the year and hopefully, the last column filled with funny but true comments. If everything works out the way I want it to, I should be able to get Out and About on my own, and therefore spend the proper amount of time putting this Read More…
2024 Year in Review: The most notable stories of 2024 in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — 2024, like any other year, had its highs and its lows when it came to the top news stories of the year.As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we take a look back at 10 of the most notable stories that we reported on in Read More…