HART — Three Rivers’ wrestling team finished second place out of 18 schools at Saturday’s Hart Invitational in Hart, Mich.The ‘Cats scored 252 team points on the day, finishing 17 points behind Whitehall’s 269.Leading the way for the ‘Cats were…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team dropped its record to 2-3 following a 50-33 loss to Gull Lake at home Tuesday night.Lanie Glass led the Wildcats with 13 points, Allie McGlothlen added seven points, and Jennaya Decker chipped…

Jon Morgan Roggelien, 62, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born July 25, 1961, in Three Rivers, the son of Jon Rex and Judy (Fryling) Roggelien.Jon graduated in…

A quote worth sharing: “Ten men in our country could buy the whole world, and ten million can’t buy enough to eat.” – Will RogersWinter officially begins this Thursday, December 21. This is my favorite day of the year, because…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A tradition that goes back more than a decade continued once again this past weekend on the east side of Three Rivers.The Three Rivers Lions Club, along with an army of 50 volunteers…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following a nearly two-hour closed session Monday night, the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education rated TRCS Superintendent Nikki Nash as “effective.”The annual evaluation of the superintendent was performed by the school…

Since Sturgis Sentinel launched in June, a lot has happened in and near the city. A new mayor was named. A summer storm front swept through the area. Numerous community festivals, live shows and school activities dotted the schedule. Here…

The story of Christmas is ever evolving for you and I. The biblical story never changes but your story is always changing. How we celebrate and view the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus may change throughout…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Sometimes, magical things can come from the most unexpected of events. Just ask Vicksburg’s Jordan Diekman. With less than 25 seconds to go in the fourth quarter and down by two in a tight…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team split their two home matchups this past week, losing to Edwardsburg on Friday, Dec. 8 by a final of 60-25, then defeating Plainwell 53-45 Tuesday.Against Edwardsburg, Three Rivers was led by Dani…

Christine Charleymea Evans, 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home. She was born May 8, 1957 in Three Rivers, the daughter and ninth child of Sterling and Margaret (Parker) White. She lived in Three…

One hundred years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today, everyone has a car and only the rich have horses.If you are planning on sending Christmas gifts to family and friends via the U.S. Postal…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A lawsuit filed last week in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court seeks a preliminary injunction and the invalidation of two land transfer agreements made between two local townships this year involving the same…

Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher “Brrrr” was the sound uttered by hundreds at Sturgis Middle School on Tuesday.That was because they were taking part in the Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, where participants, called “plungers,” have to jump into…

By Dennis Volkert At the Dec. 11 meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education, superintendent Art Ebert outlined results of a two-part “visioning session” for Sturgis High School soccer field.A group comprising coaches, students, parents and community members, the…

By Dennis Volkert A public hearing was held Wednesday at a meeting of Sturgis City Commission, regarding boundaries for Local Development Finance Authority, as part of a development plan.Commissioners approved adoption of a resolution approving amendments to the development plan…

A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A plan to cancel bus routes in Three Rivers Community Schools is slated to continue for the foreseeable future. During Monday’s work session at the TRCS Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Kenni…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers Tuesday expanded who is eligible for free water testing kits through the city, giving more households the chance to test their water for lead. City commissioners unanimously approved…

My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it…