Spartans, Wolverines and Beards Podcast: Detroit Lions fire Patricia, Quinn
It finally happened! The Lions fired Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia. Listen to Layne’s quick thoughts on the move.
Despite Limitations, Three Rivers Christmas Event Brings Visitors
Christmas Around Town, the annual holiday celebration in downtown Three Rivers, took place this past Friday and Saturday with a lighter schedule than normal. Pandemic restrictions issued earlier this month meant curtailing a variety of things, and organizers further trimmed back an already curtailed event. However, there were still activities, and perhaps 200 people came out on Friday evening and Saturday to partake in them.
Library considering rental agreement with Women’s Club for archival storage
The Three Rivers Library Board discussed the prospect of renting a room to the Three Rivers Women's Club (TRWC) for the purpose of archival storage during its meeting on Tuesday, November 24. The board didn't make a formal decision Tuesday, opting instead to weigh the particulars of a rental agreement and any liability the library might incur if it grants the club keyed access to a room in its basement.
Public hearing scheduled for the adoption of St. Joseph County’s budget for FY 2021-22
During its executive committee meeting Tuesday, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing to discuss and adopt the county's budget for FY 2021-22.
Reader Submitted Content: Three Things You Must Know For a Career in Nursing
The following piece "Three Things You Must Know For a Career in Nursing" was submitted by Watershed Voice reader Julia Merrill on the field of nursing. If you would like to submit content to WSV, you can do so through our website.
A homecoming without the home: How the GI Bill left out a million Black veterans
Last Wednesday was Veterans Day. And while it is an important day to honor our veterans past and present, it is also an opportunity to look at what we can and should be doing better for our veterans. When it comes to supporting our servicemen and women, our state and federal policies have too often fallen short of our rhetoric.
Six Michigan Congress members demand answers on state’s Census count
A number of Michigan’s Democratic members of Congress penned a letter Monday to U.S. Census Bureau Director Steve Dillingham asking for details about the accuracy of the 2020 Census count in Michigan.
The Elusiveness of Justice: The Trial of the Chicago 7
In his latest column WSV's Charles Thomas reviews The Trial of the Chicago 7. The film, written and directed by The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin, tells the true story of seven men federally charged with inciting violence during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
BOOK REVIEW: The Star in the Sycamore
If you’re seeking a calm reprieve from the turbulence of this year, Tom Springer’s The Star in the Sycamore is a balm. If you’re looking for wry, thoughtful nature writing in the spirit of Wendell Berry or Mary Oliver, nestle into these pages. If you’re feeling a bit adrift, the writings will deeply ground you in the forests and rivers of southwest Michigan.
Andrew George Launching Online Talk Show ‘The Michigan Left’
Three Rivers native Andrew George, who recently ran for First District St. Joseph County Commissioner and occupies leadership positions with the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority and the Democratic Party of St. Joseph County, Michigan, will debut a new online talk show called "The Michigan Left" Wednesday.
