“Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world. It requires profound purpose larger than the self kind of understanding.” -PlatoSoap has more uses than cleaning our bodies and Read More…
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The Cycles of Earth
by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in HarmonyWith EarthWeekend ofJanuary 27-28, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The Full/Doing Moon occurred Thursday, January 25 at 12:54 p.m. EST. The first Full Moon of the year, it is named the Wolf Moon as it was the time of year the wolves Read More…
County seeking public feedback as part of hazard mitigation plan
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Natural hazards have affected St. Joseph County in numerous ways over the years.Most recently, winter storms, most involving ice, have led to schools being closed for several days in the last two weeks, but severe thunderstorms, windstorms and flooding have wreaked some havoc on the area in the recent Read More…
Sturgis City Commission begins developmentof 5-year vision, goals
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission and staff held a work session Monday to begin developing a vision and goals for 2025 and beyond.The session was a first step in a process toward a five-year plan, city manager Andrew Kuk said. It provides a preliminary framework to categorize “areas of action.” Next steps include discussion and Read More…
Sturgis Area Chamberof Commerce held jobfair Jan. 24
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a job fair Wednesday at Youth For Christ.Twenty-two businesses took part, providing details about their services, job openings and contact information, and fathering applications and resumes. At least 100 job-seekers attended, with about 60 arriving during the first hour, said Kari Hatt, executive director of SACC. It was the first fair Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Stem cell injections – so far, so good
Well, I did it. I had a few million stem cells injected into my right knee as an alternative to knee surgery.As many of you know, in a column a few months ago I asked readers whether they had had the surgery and what their experience was. I received more emails and mailed letters than Read More…
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce to hold job fair Jan. 24
Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a job fair, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Youth For Christ, 266932 U.S. Highway 12, Sturgis, next door to Dairy Queen. More than a dozen employers are expected to attend, each hiring currently. IN addition, representatives from Michigan Works will be on-site 11 a.m.-1 p.m., prior to Read More…
Two hospitalized after apartment fire in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS — Two people were hospitalized following a fire at the Erie Street Apartments complex in Three Rivers Sunday night. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, firefighters and officers were dispatched at 6:24 p.m. for a report of heavy smoke coming from an apartment in the 600 block of Erie Street. Search and Read More…
Boys’ Basketball RoundupMassive second half leads TR over Buchanan
BUCHANAN — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team came back from being down by 13 points to squeak by Buchanan in a non-conference tilt Thursday, Jan. 11, by a final of 39-36.The Wildcats were down 10-5 exiting the first quarter, eventually being down 18-5 against the Bucks at the half. However, a 17-point third quarter and Read More…
Girls’ Basketball RoundupTuesday TR game vs. Plainwell cancelled due to weather
PLAINWELL — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball game originally scheduled for Tuesday against Plainwell was cancelled Tuesday morning due to weather conditions.The Wildcats are anticipated to return to action Friday against Sturgis at home. Vicksburg runs by Sturgis; Trojans lose by 30 to OtsegoVICKSBURG — The Lady Trojans ran into a tough Vicksburg squad last week Read More…