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Alek Haak-Frost

Alek Haak-Frost is the executive editor, publisher, and founder of Watershed Voice, and a graduate of Central Michigan University. Prior to establishing WSV in 2020, he wrote for a number of publications including The Midland Daily News and The Morning Sun, and served as managing editor of the Three Rivers Commercial-News for the better part of three years.

In 2022, Haak-Frost won the Public Service Award and Outstanding Coverage Award at the LION Local Journalism Awards in Austin, Texas. He was a finalist for the LION Public Service Award again in 2023.

Alek's Latest Articles

Keep Your Voice Down: Blake Alford

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Culture

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October 20, 2023

On this week's episode of Keep Your Voice Down, Alek and Doug are joined by Washington-based hip hop producer and artist Blake Alford. The Anderson, Indiana native talks about his latest project Domino Effect, and the added effort that went into producing the album's first single, Oxygen, which is set to drop on November 10. The trio also discuss how Blake has evolved as an artist, why community and collaboration are vital to any creative process, and answer the question on everyone's mind, "what kind of music does Alek listen to when playing video games?"

Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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October 17, 2023

The Three Rivers City Commission will convene tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at Three Rivers City Hall beginning at 6 p.m.

Keep Your Voice Down: Carolina in My Mind

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Keep Your Voice Down

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October 10, 2023

Following a totally planned and not at all unintentional 80-day hiatus, Keep Your Voice Down is back! Alek and Doug return to their respective mics to discuss the 2023 LION Local Journalism Awards in North Carolina, mental health, and Watershed Voice's upcoming NewsMatch fundraising campaign.

City of Three Rivers announces Fall Fest activities scheduled for later this month

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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October 9, 2023

See the list of free activities and a map of where to find them at the first annual Fall Festival in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 28.

Concerned citizens gathering Monday at The Huss Project to discuss Three Rivers’ water

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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October 6, 2023

A nonpartisan group called With Many Hands is organizing a "a community-wide meeting" for Monday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at The Huss Project (1008 8th Street) to discuss concerns over the quality, safety, and price of the City of Three Rivers' water.

Downtown Sturgis to host fifth annual BBQ Fest Saturday

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Culture

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September 29, 2023

The fifth annual Sturgis BBQ Fest is slated for Saturday, September 30 in downtown Sturgis with 10 grill/pit masters scheduled to compete. Festivities will take place from noon to 7 p.m. along North and John Streets, and will include live music, several food vendors, kids activities, a beard contest, a corn hole tournament, and of course, live college football on the big screen.

Three Rivers teen dies in car vs. pedestrian crash

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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September 26, 2023

A 16-year-old Three Rivers girl died Monday as a result of a car vs. pedestrian crash in Fabius Township, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department.

Three Rivers marijuana consumption lounge amendment nixed by commission

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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September 20, 2023

Marijuana consumption lounges will not be coming to a downtown Three Rivers storefront near you, at least not any time soon. The Three Rivers City Commission voted 4-2 against an amendment to the city's marijuana ordinance Tuesday that would have allowed such an establishment in the central (B-3) business zoning district following a public hearing.

Downtown Sturgis marking the end of summer with classic cars, food trucks & live music

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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September 13, 2023

The event will feature a classic car cruise-in, food truck vendors, outdoor acoustic performances, drink specials, and as part of the Movies on North series, families can enjoy a screening of Enchanted.

Single vehicle crash causes power outage in Park Township

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Local

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September 12, 2023

Some residents of Park Township lost power over the weekend due to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Silver Street and Michigan Avenue, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department.