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Sturgis man killed in motorcycle crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A Sturgis man was killed in a crash in Burr Oak Township Saturday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on a private property on Maystead Road in the township. Police claim the driver, a…
Out and About: Classic cars, movies, and a fishing tournament
We are celebrating the 66th Annual Water Festival and it seems to get better every year. This event started out as the “Water Carnival” and one of the highlights back then was the float parade on the river. The parade…
Centreville grad, former MLB pitcher Thornton visit highlights alumni banquet
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The Centreville Alumni Association’s annual banquet Saturday was visited by a notable alum of the high school.Matt Thornton, who starred in basketball and baseball for Centreville and played in Major League Baseball for 13…
Three Rivers to hold first-ever Pride Festival in city
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community from across the area and across the state are expected to pack downtown Three Rivers next week for a first-of-its-kind event in the history of the…
Mike’s Musings: Far greater problems than classified documents
I’m having a hard time believing that the former president of the United States might go to prison because he kept classified documents at his home in Mar-A-Lago.Isn’t that what all presidents do. I dare you name me one that…
Deputies investigating shooting incident in Sturgis Twp. parking lot
STURGIS TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a Sturgis Township parking lot Saturday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at 1:50 p.m. in the 69000 block of M-66. Police claim…
Late rally falls short in TR softball’s first-ever regional final
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MASON — A historic season for Three Rivers High School’s softball team came to an end Saturday in Mason, losing to the Parma Western Panthers in a nail-biting 3-2 decision in the Wildcats’ first-ever Division 2…
Wilcox Newspapers publishes inaugural issue of the Sturgis Sentinel
This paper marks the very first issue of the Sturgis Sentinel, a new community newspaper that is devoted to covering the news, sports, opinions, and issues of the Sturgis Area. The publisher, Mike Wilcox, is no stranger to area newspapers.…
Chamber announces 2023 Citizens Of The Year
Debby Mathis and Ken Mills have been selected as Citizens Of The Year out of several individuals who were nominated. Mathis is a long time Sturgis resident who has served the community in many capacities. For 24 years she was…
Sturgis woman dead after fatal crash on US-131
A Sturgis woman is dead after deputies say she crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning in St. Joseph County, Mich. The crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. on U.S. 131 near King Road in Fabius Township. Deputies say an…
Allen sentenced to decades in prison for Murder, Attempted Dismemberment, & CSC
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Wade Allen will be spending time in prison for the 2019 murder of a Sturgis woman. On June 1, Allen was sentenced in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court to 39 to 60 years…
Track and field State Finals recap
Constantine’s Topolski third in 400 at D3 finalsKENT CITY — Dean Topolski was the big highlight for Constantine High School’s boys’ track and field team in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 3 State Finals at Kent City High School.Topolski, a senior for…
Obituary: Grace E. (Wilcox) Bent
Grace E. (Wilcox) Bent, 55, of Three Rivers, Michigan passed away on June 6, 2023 due to Battle with cancer. Grace was born on December 22, 1967 in Montpelier, Ohio to Robert Boodt and Melanie (Ream) Boodt. Grace was happily…
Water Festival goes tropical for 66th year
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ kickoff to summer is just around the corner.The 66th Three Rivers Water Festival will kick off Thursday, June 15 and go through Saturday, June 17, with both new and returning events…
“Out and About” Flag Day, fundraiser, and advice
“May you live every day of your life.” -Jonathan SwiftWednesday, June 14, is Flag Day, a day when everyone should fly the American flag. Patriotic Americans fly Old Glory every day, but the fourteenth is extra important.The current fifty-star American…
Search continues for missing Three Rivers woman
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Police continued the search for 73-year-old Marilee Furlong over the weekend, but have still not been able to locate her.Furlong was last seen leaving her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road in the Three…
Mike’s Musings: ChatGPT writes why local newspapers are important
I wrote an opinion a couple weeks ago about AI, and how it is fast invading many aspects of our society. One offshoot of AI is ChatGPT, a very popular application that students and professionals use to create reports, essays…
Central Dispatch welcomes emotional support dog to staff
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONSt. Joseph County Central Dispatch Deputy Director Regan Lucas (left) and Supervisor Rachel Gould (right) stand next to Central Dispatch’s new emotional support dog, Bolo (center), a 2-year-old standard poodle. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St.…
TR soccer advances to district final
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School’s girls’ soccer team will be playing in the Division 3 District 33 finals after defeating Dowagiac 5-1 Tuesday.Paige McDonald had a hat trick for the ‘Cats, while Tori Thorbjornsen added the other two…
“Out and About” Memorial Day, end of the school year, and walking
This week we celebrated Memorial Day. It was more a day of remembrance than a day of celebration. We honored those members of our Armed Forces who have passed, whether in an armed conflict or in peacetime. It was great…
