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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.

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Alek's Latest Articles

It Takes a Village: Steph Hightree, office manager

It's often said it takes a village to raise a child but the same can be said about an independent, nonprofit news organization. Over the next two weeks we'll introduce or in some cases re-introduce the people who make Watershed Voice what it is today.

Watershed Voice’s fall member drive starts today

WSV's fall member drive begins today and Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost would like to have a quick word with you about it.

Glen Oaks’ ‘Gilligan’s Island: The Musical’ postponed

Glen Oaks Community College and the Sturgis Civic Players' "Gilligan's Island: The Musical," which was set to open on Friday, October 8, has been postponed.

Keep Your Voice Down: Biohazard

WARNING: In this week’s episode, Alek and Doug get personal. No guest, no headlines, just a pair of college best friends discussing three aspects of their lives that explain who they are, and who they hope to become. So put on your hazmat suit (unless you’re comfortable with vulnerability and intimate conversations, then you’re probably safe with just the tissues), and tune into the Season 3 premiere of Keep Your Voice Down.

Sturgis motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries

A Sturgis woman was transported to Bronson Hospital Sunday night with life threatening injuries following a motorcycle vs. car collision in the area of US-12 and White School Road in Sturgis Township.

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PHOTOS: Three Rivers Woman’s Club spruces up butterfly garden in downtown mural mall

Members of the Three Rivers Woman's Club (TRWC) joined Three Rivers DDA Master Gardener Jason Ballew Friday to clean up and add new butterfly friendly plants to the downtown mural mall's butterfly garden.

SJC Community Corrections facing budget crunch following dramatic reduction in funding

St. Joseph County Community Corrections (SJCCC) will likely see a reduction of $87,354 in state grants next year, with the county expected to receive $26,571 in Public Act 511 funding compared to the $113,925 it received in 2021.

Riviera Theatre Presents: 1964 The Tribute

Watershed Voice recently caught up with Mark Benson, founding member of 1964 The Tribute, prior to the band’s upcoming performance at the Riviera Theatre in historic downtown Three Rivers on Saturday, September 18.

Authorities investigating hit and run incident near Three Rivers Airport

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to M-60 near Marlene Drive across from the Three Rivers Airport Tuesday after reports of a hit and run property damage incident.

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Hoop Dreams: Memory Isle getting full court facelift

Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost writes, "Neighborhood skateparks, basketball courts, and open grass with no entry fees are paramount for low-income residents, and with Tuesday's decision to approve the allocation of $17,000 to extend the Memory Isle basketball court from a half court to a full court, as well as the installation of a second hoop, the city commission chose to invest in an incredibly important and underserved demographic within our community."

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