Dr. Adam Goff, of River Country Eye Care, would like to invite those interested to the Tenth Annual Kindergarten Eye Exam Day on Saturday, March 8, from 8 AM until 3 PM. During this time, they will provide a comprehensive eye exam for those children entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. The exam will be provided Read More…
Mary Ellen Stofer, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 22, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of the late Irwin Warkentien and Annabell (Phillips) Warkentien. Mary was raised in the Decatur area where she attended schools Read More…
The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual IceBreaker fundraising event Saturday, Feb. 22 at the recreation hall of Armstrong International in Three Rivers. The event featured a silent auction, live auctions, and a taco bar that was catered. Proceeds from the fundraiser went directly to the Chamber, and is one of the Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With just 31 days to go before their current library services contract with Fabius Township officially expires, the Three Rivers Public Library will be getting legal representation to help negotiate a new contract on their behalf.Following a near 40-minute closed session at their monthly meeting Tuesday, the library’s Read More…
At its meeting Feb. 17, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a partnership with consulting firm Wightman to “re-imagine” physical spaces throughout the district. An initial meeting with representatives from Wightman was set for Feb. 27, to begin the planning process. Wightman was selected from among 11 entities that submitted a bid. The collaborative is one element of Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday held public hearings to consider approval of special assessment rolls related to an East Jerolene Street sidewalk project, and for a second resolution to vacate a portion of North Fourth Street. For the East Jerolene proposal, commissioners approved special assessment initiatives as presented. Cost is spread over five Read More…
By Rachael Humphrey The budget friendly breakfast staple continues to rise in price. According to the latest consumer price index (CPI) the national average for a dozen eggs is $4.95. Compared to the average low of $2.04 in 2023 that is a 54% increase. That is the largest spike in price since 2015.What is causing Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Wind Symphony presents its winter concert at 3 p.m. March 2 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Theme for the show is “Musicals Galore.” Fittingly, selections come from popular musicals, with one exception.Anticipated set list:
By John RaffelCorrespondent FARWELL — Farwell’s girls bowling team was sixth among 10 schools in the Division 4 regional 29 tournament on Feb. 20 at Riverwood Lanes in Mount Pleasant.Farwell’s team score was a 2,317. This is a combination of eight Baker games and two regular games.The individual regionals were on Feb. 21 at Riverwood.Macie Read More…
Today is possibly my favorite day of the whole year.Oh, it isn’t my birthday, anniversary or any special day at all. It is just the first day of the month that is hinting that winter weather might soon be over.February, the longest month of the year is finally over again (surprisingly quickly for a change) Read More…