Sturgis Public Schools has canceled class for Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to wind chill forecast. In addition, a strategic planning session scheduled for this week has been postponed.
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Sturgis DPS warns of potential for frozen water lines
With extremely cold weather continuing this week, Sturgis Department of Public Services is asking residents to be conscious of freezing water lines. With the extreme temperature forecast for at least the next few days, conditions may cause water lines to freeze. Officials recommend that residents allow a slow stream of water about the size of Read More…
Covered Bridge reopens to traffic after $3.2m renovation, repair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — After three months of being closed for extensive repairs, the Langley Covered Bridge is now able to be crossed once again. On Friday, despite strong wind and snow flurries, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the re-opening of the iconic bridge to traffic. The ceremony was attended by Read More…
Snow-removal emergency declared in Sturgis
City of Sturgis has declared a snow-removal emergency, effective at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 12. Parking is prohibited on all city streets. The emergency will continue until the storm ends and a resident’s street has been cleared of snow between two successive intersections. Vehicles in violation or the city ordinance are subject to a citation Read More…
Mendon native Huff earns title of Junior Grandmaster in taekwondo
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director YPSILANTI, Mich. — Like any good student, a lot can go through your mind before taking an important test. These thoughts can include making sure you have practiced and studied the material hard and well enough, reviewing what you know in your head, and even meditation or reciting mantras and words Read More…
City may reach out to lake communities to replace Constantine sewer volume, revenue
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With Constantine in the process of exiting from Three Rivers’ sewer system, city officials say they are looking at ways to replace the volume Constantine would be leaving behind for the future. One option? Reaching out to lake communities around the area to fill the void. Mayor Tom Read More…
Boys’ Basketball RoundupTR defeated by Gull Lake to begin second half of season
GULL LAKE — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team hung in with Gull Lake early Tuesday night, but ultimately dropped their first game of the second half of the season to the Blue Devils, 77-59.Gull Lake led 19-12 at the end of the first quarter and 35-26 at the half. The Blue Devils’ lead expanded to Read More…
Obituary: Kay Frances Heckelman Roberts Ashley
Kay Frances Heckelman Roberts AshleyAugust 25, 1950 – December 25, 2023Kay F. Ashley, age 73, passed peacefully Christmas evening at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Kay left us within an hour of our beloved Shaun Standard, age 53, of Three Rivers, Michigan. Kay and Shaun shared a special relationship, and we know they walked Read More…
Obituary: Leslie Edwin “Les” Greene
Leslie Edwin “Les” Greene, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his home. He was born to Edwin and Cleo (Martin) Greene of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Helen Greene and brother William Greene. Les was a graduate of Kalamazoo College and WMU after active duty Read More…
Obituary: Randy Alan Bradford
Randy Alan Bradford, age 66, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away January 3, 2024 at his home. He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on July 20, 1957, a son to Alfred and Buelah (Heckelman) Bradford. Randy lived the majority of his life in Three Rivers, Michigan and graduated from Three Rivers High School with Read More…