By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Prior to this year, Three Rivers’ baseball team had only been to the regional round of the MHSAA Division 2 tournament once in its history.After notching their second-ever district title last week after knocking off Paw Paw in five innings, the Wildcats had to stare down another Wolverine Conference Read More…
By Steve Eldridge HAMILTON — History was made Saturday at Hamilton High School, the site of the 2025 Division 2 State Track and Field Championships. Sturgis won its first-ever state championship, far exceeding the second-place Goodrich Martians total of 39.The Lady Trojans literally ran away with the title, finishing with 54.2 points. Saginaw Swan Valley (38 points) Read More…
“Believe nothing that you hear, and only one half that you see.” -Edgar Allan PoeI have a very curious mind. Lately, I’ve been wondering about what happens in the dryer when you dry a load of laundry. After each drying load, I have to clean the lint drawer before putting in the next load. The Read More…
The Amos Sturgis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), was proud to award Lexie Romero Luna (right) as its Good Citizen for 2025. Lexie received the award at the annual senior awards ceremony at Sturgis High School. This award is given to a deserving senior annually. It is awarded to an outstanding Read More…
Service line work underway in subdivisionCrews from the city of Sturgis have begun work on lead water service line replacements in the Electric Court subdivision. The project begins on South Electric, then proceeds to West Electric and Cornelia Street. Residents are asked to plan for street/lane closures in that area, and seek an alternate travel route if possible. Read More…
Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County is working on a housing project at 333 Jacob St. in Sturgis. In 2010, the property was part of a purchase agreement completed with the city of Sturgis. The arrangement sold two lots to Habitat For Humanity. The first was developed in 2011. The second, the Jacob Street lot, was envisioned Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Work continues on a mural at Freight House, on the grounds of Sturgis Historical Museum — At The Depot.It depicts the two main passenger train lines that passed through Sturgis into the 1950s, New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroad. One was a largely east/west route, the other north/south.The passenger lines had been Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent Clare’s boys golf team took third place with a score of 334 win in the Division 3 Regional 13 golf tournament last week at Belvedere in CharlevoixClare tied with Pinconning for third place but lost in a tie breaker which meant both teams had to count a fifth score. Traverse City St. Read More…
I don’t know anyone who has not enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schultz, but did you know what the Charlie Schultz Philosophy is? It was shared by a friend with the Exodus 90 group at dinner. It is better done than explained. Here goes. Try to answer a few questions. Name the five Read More…
The 20 Lakes Antique Engine & Tractor Club is set to host its 40th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show from June 12 to 15, 2025, at the club grounds west of Harrison on M-61. This milestone event promises a nostalgic journey through agricultural history, featuring vintage tractors, engines, and a variety of family-friendly activities.Event Read More…