By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Laura Armstrong said she first noticed discoloration in Three Rivers water during hydrant flushing, continuing on even when flushing wasn’t going on.Because of that, and the recent lead woes in Three Rivers, she said she hasn’t used her tap water in over a year, except to bathe and Read More…
At a work session Wednesday, interviews were conducted for Sturgis City Commission 2nd Precinct seat, vacated by the resignation of Brandon Kinsey.The city received applications from three residents to fulfill the remainder of Kinsey’s term: Alan Albarran, Rodger Moyer and Daniel Boring.The appointee will fill the remainder of the four-year term, and may run for Read More…
Three varsity teams in fall sports at Sturgis High School clinched Wolverine Conference titles: boys’ soccer, girls’ golf and boys’ tennis. Provided/Sturgis Public Schools Facebook pages
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday agreed to continue pursuit of an electronic sports program at the high school. Esports would begin as a club endeavor, with potential to become a varsity sport. At a meeting of the school board in September, Chad Bennett, directory of technology, and Adam McBroom, specialist in Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher Like the Jeffersons of the late 70s sitcom, the Commercial-News, Sturgis Sentinel, and Penny Saver, are moving on up – upstairs that is. And down the road.After spending nearly 100 years in our office at 124 N Main in Three Rivers, the newspapers are moving two blocks east to a third-floor suite Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A 78-year-old driver and a 76-year-old passenger died Tuesday afternoon just before 5 pm when the vehicle they were in crashed into a utility pole then into Clare Auto Service at 215 West Fifth Street.The names of the people who died in the crash were released Thursday morning. They were Richard Arthur Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent At Tuesday’s meeting, Grant Supervisor Dan Dysinger reported that the township hall expansion project is nearly complete. He said, “Our building project is nearing 100 percent with only a few remaining items to be completed.” He noted that MDL Construction of Bay City has requested a payment of $116,904, which completes payment Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion High School had its homecoming last week and King was Tucker Sigafoose and Queen Taylor Kruse.Runner-ups were Quinn Scott and Lila Krchmar/Window and float winners were;1st place Juniors; 2nd place Seniors; 3rd place Sophomores;m4th FreshmenHello, Homecoming Week these was Taylor Swift Eras (Marion’s Version)Monday: Red Era- Class ColorsTuesday: Evermore Era- Read More…
On October 10th, Dave Swiler celebrated his 55th birthday. And for 55 years, Marion has been his home.The son of Denny and Cindy Swiler, Dave grew up helping his dad at the Martin Blackledge farm, and his family at the Swiler Fruit Market or Sport Center. He helped his parents and grandparents, Dick and Arlene, Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – It was announced Trick or Treat hours for the Village of Marion will be Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.Village president Flora Grundy said the Fire Department will be hosting their annual Halloween party at the Fire Hall on Oct. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be Read More…