Sturgis Public Schools reached a funding threshold to proceed with its video scoreboard project, superintendent Art Ebert said Thursday.  The district will pay initial cost for the system, but revenue from sponsorships covers expense for at least 10 years.  Payback…

Former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn (center) is put in handcuffs by a Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a guilty verdict in his trial in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Thursday. Linn was convicted by jury of four counts…

The Mendon girls’ basketball team celebrated a regional championship Wednesday, March 13, defeating Concord 47-43. (Photo courtesy Brandon Watson) By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Last Wednesday, the Mendon girls took a step closer to a Division 4 state basketball championship,…

At left, a view of the former Tasty Nut Shop building Friday, showing partial collapse of its southwest corner. At right, a pile of bricks that have fallen off the building lay in a pile on the southwest corner of…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team notched a postseason win in the first round of Division 2 district play Monday in Three Rivers, taking down Parchment 59-43.Three Rivers led by just one point after the first quarter, 15-14,…

JACKSON — Three Rivers’ girls’ bowling team finished their impressive season in the Division 3 team state semifinals with a 3-1 (177-195, 128-196, 150-144, 147-153) loss to Milan at JAX 60 in Jackson Friday, March 1.Three Rivers began the day…

DeLano F Kreger, 90, of Inverness, Florida, formally of Albion and Homer passed away February 19th, 2024 at home with his wife, Lynn, at his side.No services will take place.Memorials may be sent to the Albion Boy Scouts, Troupe 158,…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield, who passed away on March 1, 2024 at the age of 65.Jerri was born on February 18, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to Orrin…

Robert (Bob) Charles Meyer, age 77, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, following an extended illness on the morning of February 27, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1946, to Leo and Jennie…

by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in Harmony With EarthWeekend ofMarch 9-10, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The New/Resting Moon on Sunday, March 10 at 4:00 a.m. EST, coincides with the return to the…

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country.” -Daniel WebsterI’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONMike Hills (center), the attorney for former Fabius Township Supervisor Ken Linn (left), addresses the court during a final pre-trial hearing in Linn’s criminal sexual conduct case in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court Monday. The trial of…

Sturgis Public Safety Director Ryan Banaszak answers questions from city commissioners regarding a records management system. (Dennis Volkert/Sentinel) By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Feb. 28 approved a change in records management system for the department of public safety.The…

The music of Vitamin String Quartet is continually evolving. VSQ performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. (Provided photo) By Dennis Volkert Vitamin String Quartet performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s the latest show in…

Coming events March 9Vitamin String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of Performance Series 2023-24. Tickets from $25.March 10“Trip Down Memory Lane: History and Storytelling of Laura Lewis Hat Shop,” 3 p.m., Sturgis Historical Museum — At…

Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S.…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield, who passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 65. Jerri was born on February 18, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to…

Howardsville Christian’s players lift head coach Ken Sparks in the air with the Division 4 district championship trophy following the Eagles’ 66-52 win Friday night over Colon in the district finals in Athens. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews…

In one of the opening scenes from the Three Rivers High School production of “Freaky Friday,” Katherine Blake (left, played by Arwen Burkey) and Ellie Blake (right, played by Natalie Moore) get in an argument and break a magical hourglass,…

St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman issues his ruling on a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit by Tom Lowry against Lockport Township and Park Township during a hearing Wednesday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director…