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“Out and About” Water, resolutions, and self-care
“Our flag is our country’s symbol of ideals that are meant to last.” -Pam Munoz RyanWelcome to 2024. May your worst day this year outshine your best day of 2023. May we all have more love for each other and…
Wrestling roundup TR wrestling champs at Falcon Holiday Invite
FREELAND, Mich. — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished as team champions at the Falcon Holiday Invitational in Freeland on Thursday, Dec. 28.The Wildcats finished with a score of 251 points, finishing ahead of host Freeland (235), Bay City John Glenn…
Mendon boys basketball 1-1 in Quincy tourney
QUINCY — The Mendon boys played in the Quincy Holiday Tournament prior to the new year and came away with one win and a loss. The Hornets played Vandercook Lake in the consolation game on December 29th, and defeated the…
Group explores options for community poolupgrades, possible relocation
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools and residents held “visioning sessions” in November and December to discuss the direction of Sturgis Community Pool. It was open by invitation to community members, and involved parents, students, educators and athletic department staff. At a…
City commission meeting schedule set for 2024
Sturgis City Commission has approved its meeting schedule for 2024. Kenneth Rhodes, clerk/treasurer for the city of Sturgis, presented the proposed schedule at the board’s previous meeting, and it was approved. Regular meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Wednesday each…
Graffiti a problem, says reader
A Sentinel reader submitted this photo of graffiti visible in mid-December on a truck at Boland Tire’s warehouse lot on Congress Street. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director for the city, said graffiti is encountered on occasion, but incidents have increased. “Recently, it seems…
Roundup of attractions and events in Sturgis
“Winter Blues,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Live music at participating businesses. Trolley-car rides, $1 per person. Theme drinks at Wings Etc. Activities at Free Char Park include ice-sculpture carving. Food vendors will be on-site, free hot cocoa. Watch Sturgis Sentinel…
TRCS Sup’t eval: Nash with improved score overall; finance score low but improved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash scored higher overall on her annual evaluation in 2023 than in 2022, with improvement in all but one category. Nash, the second-year full-time superintendent for TRCS,…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup Otsego defeats Three Rivers heading into break
OTSEGO — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team dropped its record to 1-6 with a 78-52 loss at Otsego Thursday, Dec. 21.Three Rivers led 14-12 after the first quarter, but Otsego poured on the points the rest of the game, scoring…
Obituary: Shaun Ashley Stanard
Shaun Ashley Stanard, age 53, was born June 4th, 1970 in the Old Three Rivers Hospital. So looking forward to “The Big Fat Red Man” aka Santa Claus, Shaun was fortunate enough to spend his last Christmas with his family,…
Obituary: Arlene Mae Sorensen
Arlene Mae Sorensen, age 89, of Three Rivers, passed away December 26, 2023, surrounded by family.She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a daughter of Herman and Pauline (Uecker) Otte, on July 13, 1934.Arlene spent her early years in Grand…
Obituary: Carl M. Bowers
Carl M. Bowers, age 71 of Jones, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 26, 2023. He was born in DeKalb, IL on November 29, 1952, the son of Robert and Lois (Morrison) Bowers. Carl attended…
Obituary: Michael Dean Tavernier
Michael Dean Tavernier, 65, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Arrangements in care of Hohner Funeral Home.
“Out and About” Love, leadership, and more end-of-year quotes
This is the final column for 2023, so because this year has been filled with so much stress and worry, I’d like to have the column dedicated to items of a less serious note. We are all getting Out and…
MSP searching for stolen vehicle
SHERMAN TWP — Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers are searching for a vehicle stolen earlier this week.According to police, the incident occurred at a residence in the 64000 block of Shimmel Road in Sherman Township between 9:30 a.m. on Dec.…
Sheriff’s Dept. wary of increased mail removals from mailboxes
SHERMAN TWP. — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents to make sure they keep their mail safe after a number of incidents reported to them earlier this week.According to the sheriff’s department, at 9:11 a.m. Sunday, troopers…
CTE to terminate agreement with city foruse of space at Sturges-Young
By Dennis Volkert City commissioners on Dec. 20 approved a request for termination of an agreement with St. Joseph County ISD’s Career & Technical Education program, regarding use of space at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.City staff had been contacted…
‘Cinema Circle’features six films in early 2024
“Cinema Circle” continues in early 2024 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The series features classic movies.Quick-look at the lineup for the winter session.Jan. 11: “North by Northwest” (1959). Spy-thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint…
Road Commission approves 2023 final budget, 2024 preliminary budget
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As the calendar year comes to an end at the St. Joseph County Road Commission, a couple of essential pieces of business were given the okay by the agency’s board.During their Wednesday, Dec. 20…
Mike’s Musings: Ditch the resolution, for promises that can be accomplished
I never thought I would be writing about 2024. When I was a youngster, the year 2000 seemed so futuristic, let alone 2024. We are almost a quarter of the way through the 21st Century, yet my mind always reverts…
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