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Classes canceled for Tuesday at Sturgis Public Schools
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“Out and About” Scuba diving, diet fads, and self-care
Living near a lake is a wonderful way to spend your golden years, although those golden years might at times seem more bronze than gold. Being physically fit is a big plus, because one is able to participate in more…
Debate on proposed gravel pit begins in Flowerfield Twp.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FLOWERFIELD TWP. — Residents of Flowerfield Township and the Cranberry Lake Road area fully packed the Flowerfield Township Hall Tuesday night for what will most likely be one of several meetings debating and discussing a proposed…
Sturgis schools developing strategic plan
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools is in the process of developing a three- to five-year strategic plan. The purpose is to develop objectives and methods to maximize student potential. It is driven by analytical data, along with feedback from students, community…
‘Winter Blues’ opens DDA 2024 festivallineup in downtown Sturgis
“Winter Blues” is set for 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. The event is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, and opens DDA’s 2024 festival schedule. It features live music at participating businesses. Additional attractions include trolley rides ($1 per person), theme drinks…
City of Sturgis: Look-back at 2023,and preliminary vision for ’24
By Dennis Volkert City of Sturgis soon will embark on setting goals for 2024. Recently, city manager Andrew Kuk provided Sturgis Sentinel will a recap of notable projects from 2023. It was a transitional year, Kuk said, involving turnover on the city…
Mike’s Musings: Growing old, not in the cards
After hip replacement surgery and a scheduled knee surgery, I still say I’m not getting old even though my age, and sometimes my body would disagree..Turning 30 never bothered me. Ditto when I celebrated my 40th. But now that I’m…
Preview: At least 12 music acts featured at ‘Winter Blues’ in downtown Sturgis
“Winter Blues” is set for 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 12 in downtown Sturgis. The event is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, and opens DDA’s 2024 festival schedule. It features live music at participating businesses; trolley rides for $1 per person;…
Obituary: Gerald Lee “Jerry” Spealman
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Spealman, age 58 of Mendon, died Friday, December 29, 2023 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on April 27, 1965 and was the son of William and Mary (McClain) Spealman. He graduated…
Partygoers in TR ring in new year with Midnight on Main
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A chilly night on Main Street did not deter the dozens that gathered in the middle of downtown Three Rivers Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. to count down the final minute of 2023…
Train hits vehicle on Fourth St., no one injured
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — No one was injured Tuesday when a pickup truck was hit by a train in Three Rivers.The incident occurred Tuesday in the afternoon hours at the railroad crossing on Fourth Street near Pleasant…
