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- Mike’s Musings: Time to say good riddance to UN
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it has become too big and bureaucratic, and divisive to get anything of substance done.All the Read More… - [UPDATED: FOUND SAFE] Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing 19-year-old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATE 10:52 A.M.: Police say Vanwormer has been located and found safe as of 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. The original story continues below. BURR OAK — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to help find a missing woman from the Burr Oak area. According to Read More… - ‘Light Up The Night’ marks fifth anniversary of Brittany Shank disappearance
“Light Up The Night,” a vigil for Brittany Wallace Shank of Sturgis, took place Nov. 30 at Free Church Park in Sturgis. It marked the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Shank. She went missing in 2018 in the 33000 Block of Fawn River Road in Sturgis. More than 50 people attended the vigil, organizers Read More… - Basketball RoundupThree Rivers boys’ basketball drop close game in season openerSOUTH HAVEN — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team opened the 2023-24 regular season Tuesday at former Wolverine Conference foe South Haven, dropping a close game to the Rams by a final score of 47-43.South Haven led 25-13 at the half, but Three Rivers outscored the Rams Read More…
- “Out and About” Christmas shopping, showering, and a holiday concert
Now that Thanksgiving is in the history books for this year, it’s time to get started on the Christmas shopping. Most of the time our shopping adventures go smoothly, but every so often, we hit a speed-bump and need to deal with someone in Customer Service. Should that happen, you might want to check out Read More… - Obituary: Peter J. Straube
Hastings, Michigan – Peter J. Straube, age 80, peacefully departed this world on November 20, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1943, to Esther Shirley Blood and Armond Dominic Agosti. Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. Peter led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to Read More… - Obituary: Marilyn Ethel Ramp (nee Creager)
Marilyn Ethel Ramp (nee Creager), age 80, of Centreville, MI passed away November 26, 2023 at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, MI. She was born on September 1, 1943 in Oak Park, IL, daughter to Franklin and Marian (Doherty) Creager. Marilyn lived in Oak Park for the majority of her life. There she married her late Read More… - Obituary: David M. Broker
David M. Broker, 69, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home, surrounded by love. He was born May 14, 1954 in Three Rivers, the son of Jack and Margaret (Cassell) Broker, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1972. David worked as a millwright at American Read More… - Obituary: Barbara Ann Culver
Barbara Ann Culver, 79, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1944, in Detroit, the daughter of Alvin and Anna Elizabeth (Grey) Bates and graduated from Cooley High School with the Class of 1962. Barbara earned a bachelor’s degree in Read More… - Obituary: Connie Lea ButcherConnie Lea Butcher, 77, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.
- Christmas Around Town brings holiday cheer to downtown TR
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The holiday season has officially kicked off in Three Rivers.This past weekend, downtown Three Rivers hosted its annual Christmas Around Town celebration, what many people have considered over the years to herald in the start of the holiday season in the city.The event featured plenty of festivities, activities, Read More… - Teachers, students provide Thanksgiving feast in Burr Oak
By Steve Eldridge BURR OAK — For the past 25 years, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at Burr Oak Community Schools has been the site of its annual Thanksgiving Feast, and the man behind it all has been a fixture at the school, and for the event, since its inception. Mr. Rick Ultz, the Living Skills Read More… - Do you need help? Write Us!It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
- Mike’s Musings: Are we in Danger of losing Free Speech?
All I want for Christmas is the return of free speech to America and the rest of the world. Free speech, long a credo of Democracy, has been hijacked by those that can’t stand others having a differing opinion. Thus, they attempt to silence us, by calling what we say “disinformation” or labeling us nazis Read More… - Multiple TRHS student-athletes, teams receive postseason honors
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers had a relatively successful season on the field in many sports, and its teams and athletes were recently recognized with postseason honors.In football, six Wildcats were named to the Wolverine Conference All-Conference teams. Senior Luis Warmack was named Second-Team All-Conference on offense, while juniors Tre Rohrer Read More… - Obituary: Chris Howard Buckhold
Chris Howard Buckhold, age 83, of Sturgis, Michigan, passed away early Tuesday morning November 21, 2023 at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.Chris was born July 31, 1940 in Three Rivers, Michigan, son of Howard and Frances (Tessin) Buckhold.He was a graduate of Three Rivers High School with the class of 1958. Following graduation he enlisted Read More… - “Out and About” Black Friday, Polar Express and water
The Holiday Season will soon be upon us. It seems that every year merchants are getting ready for the holiday shopping season earlier and earlier. Thanksgiving is this week, and Black Friday begins the day after Thanksgiving, however I’ve seen ads on television for Black Friday sales for at least the last several weeks. It Read More… - ‘We don’t want to be the next Flint’More residents speak out about water quality, prices at city commission meeting
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — In what is a rare sight at Three Rivers City Hall, city residents packed the commission chamber for Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, many of whom spoke out about their experiences with water quality and water bills during the public comment section.The show of residents was due mainly to Read More… - Sturgis school board approves wageincrease for staff groups
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved wage increases for hourly staff, organized in multiple job categories.In October, the district’s finance committee determined about $245,000 is available in the budget to use toward an increase in wages for some staff.Four-year contracts were ratified for all employee groups in 2022 Read More… - ‘Dashing Through Downtown’ features holiday-related attractions
Collectively called “Dashing Through Downtown,” it is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority. Nov. 30: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-8 p.m., Pleasant Avenue, features vendors, cider and cocoa. Dec. 1: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-9 p.m., Pleasant Avenue; Santa visit, 4-7 p.m., Free Church Park, plus reindeer, cocoa and doughnuts, a performance by Sturgis High School choir, carriage rides and photo-op with The Read More…