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Habitat for Humanity, CTE celebrate completion of new house

Habitat for Humanity, CTE celebrate completion of new house

Jordan WilcoxFeb 17, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local family was welcomed to their new home Tuesday, one that was provided by a partnership between two local organizations. An open house was held Tuesday at 422 West St. in Three…

Three Rivers still testing above Action Level for lead in water

Three Rivers still testing above Action Level for lead in water

Jordan WilcoxFeb 17, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers is still testing above the action level for lead exceedance in homes. In a release Friday, Feb. 9, the city revealed that tests collected between July and December…

NOTICE OF ELECTION – NEWBURG TOWNSHIP

Jordan WilcoxFeb 16, 20241 min read

NOTICE OF ELECTION  NEWBERG TOWNSHIP, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 27th, 2024   To the qualified electors of Newberg Township: Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary will be held in Newberg Township on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. The polls…

Mike’s Musings: Stop Electing Representative Who Have Spent Their Lives as Politicians

Mike’s Musings: Stop Electing Representative Who Have Spent Their Lives as Politicians

Jordan WilcoxFeb 14, 20243 min read

I’ve written about this many times, but as we prepare to vote this year, I would ask you to be mindful of this- we keep electing leaders that have long past the age where we receive social security checks. Age…

Marcellus’ Jones-McNally reflects on national championship journey with Michigan football

Marcellus’ Jones-McNally reflects on national championship journey with Michigan football

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ANN ARBOR — No matter what their roles were, whether they were big or small, there are only so many people that can lay claim to being part of a national championship college football team. With…

TR wrestling wins first team district championship since 2014

TR wrestling wins first team district championship since 2014

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20244 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It’s been a season of historical happenings for Three Rivers’ wrestling team. Last week, the team won its first Wolverine Conference title since 2004 with a dominating performance at the conference tournament in…

Boys’ Basketball Roundup TR loses two, but gets first conference win of year

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20249 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team finally got off the schnide in Wolverine Conference play, winning their first conference game of the year Monday against Plainwell 35-34.The win, however, was sandwiched between a couple of losses: a 44-26…

Obituary: Paula Marie Coomer

Obituary: Paula Marie Coomer

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20242 min read

Paula Marie Coomer, age 75 of Mendon died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 28, 1949 the daughter of Gerald R. and Ellamaree (Maxim) Meyer. She attended Centreville Schols, where she…

Obituary: Christina Lynn Ruple

Obituary: Christina Lynn Ruple

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20241 min read

Christina Lynn Ruple, 47, of Sturgis, passed away on Feb. 2, at Borgess Hospital.Christing was born at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo MI on Nov. 19, 1976, to Debra (Staffer) and Martin Ruple. She had 1 brother, Corey Ruple. She…

Obituary: Oscar Dean Luther

Obituary: Oscar Dean Luther

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20243 min read

Oscar Dean Luther, age 100, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.Oscar was born October 10, 1923, in Johnstown, PA, to John D. and Nellie A. (Mader) Luther. He graduated from Three Rivers High…

“Out and About” Household hints, Ice Breaker, and some quotes

“Out and About” Household hints, Ice Breaker, and some quotes

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20243 min read

“I believe in America because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” -Wendell L. WilkieIn past columns, I’ve mentioned a few household hints. I even listed other uses for coffee filters…

The Cycles of Earth

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20244 min read

by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in HarmonyWith EarthWeekend ofFebruary 10-11, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The New/Resting Moon on Friday, February 9 at 5:59 p.m. EST, gives us cosmic permission to rest. The…

Homeless encampment near Walmart forced to clear out

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20246 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director [UPDATED 9:40 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 10] THREE RIVERS — A homeless encampment that has been in place near the Walmart store in Three Rivers were forced to begin the process of clearing out Tuesday. According to…

Constantine man killed in crash on U.S. 131

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20241 min read

THREE RIVERS — A 66-year-old man from Constantine was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 131 near M-60.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred late Friday morning when the southbound Ford Escape driven by the man reportedly…

Sturgis Township to install solar panels at hall

Sturgis Township to install solar panels at hall

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20243 min read

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Township will pursue installation of solar panels at the township hall, as part of a re-roofing process. The township board approved the measure Monday, in a 5-1 vote. Trustee Judy Pappas cast the lone “no” vote.Wellspring Solar,…

Down Memory Lane to theLaura Lewis Hat Shop

Down Memory Lane to theLaura Lewis Hat Shop

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20244 min read

By Rosalie Currier History is more fun for some of us when it’s tied to nostalgia.That seems to be true for those who remember Laura Lewis Hat Shop. From 1924-1974, it was a significant retailer in downtown Sturgis. Fifty years is a…

Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery

Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20241 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching for two suspects connected to a bank robbery in the city Saturday.According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred just before 11 a.m. Saturday at Sturgis Bank and Trust on…

Coming events

Jordan WilcoxFeb 9, 20242 min read

Feb. 13Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Central Commons.Feb. 14Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Wiesloch Raum, city hall.Feb. 15“My Fair Lady,” 6:30-9 p.m., Sturgis Young Center for the Arts, part of “Cinema Circle” series.Feb. 18“Dark Lake”…

Mike’s Musings: Close the Border no, not later

Mike’s Musings: Close the Border no, not later

Jordan WilcoxFeb 7, 20243 min read

I don’t understand why we can’t close off the border and allow legal immigration to take place.In the last three years, over 5,000,000 illegals have crossed into the United States. That’s 5,000,000 people taxpayers are housing, feeding and transporting all…

Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery

Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery

Jordan WilcoxFeb 3, 20242 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching for two suspects connected to a bank robbery in the city Saturday. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred just before 11 a.m. Saturday at…