Sturgis Emergency Weather Shelter plans coming into focus
On Tuesday, January 10, over 40 individuals from Sturgis and surrounding communities gathered at the St Joseph Community Co-Op to address plans for an Emergency Weather Shelter.
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Commission honors outgoing Sturgis City Manager Mike Hughes
The Sturgis City Commission bid farewell to City Manager Mike Hughes, who has served Sturgis for over 17 years, at its regular meeting Wednesday. Hughes is pursuing a new career with a local company, and the city is actively looking for Hughes' successor.
This eco-friendly house in Three Rivers was built with tools of the past with an eye toward the future
The Hermitage in Three Rivers utilized an ancient method of construction to build a house that should last 400 years, without having a devastating and lasting effect on the planet when it's gone.
Changing of the guard: T.J. Reed settles in as Three Rivers city attorney
The City of Three Rivers recently welcomed T.J. Reed as its newly appointed city attorney following the retirement of J. Patrick O’Malley. A Centerville resident but already-familiar face to the town, Reed’s extensive experience in municipal law should benefit Three Rivers as he begins his new role.
Recently retired Marcellus library director to embark on 3,000-mile bike ride
The tight-knit relationship between patrons and the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library is the fuel behind the new journey Christine Nofsinger is embarking upon this spring. She will start a nearly 3,000-mile cross-country bike trip with the ambition of raising funds for the Marcellus Library with what she is calling “The Russell Wood Ride.”
Bites with Beca: The Kent Eatery and Spirits, Three Rivers
"While it does seem unclear the direction The Kent will decide to go as far as a theme, decor, or permanent menu, it does seem obvious that it is operating under the guidance of a chef who is comfortable in the kitchen and confident in his skills. It would be a mistake to attempt to compare this new establishment to the one previous, because the Miller family is here to leave their own memorable mark on Main Street."
Sturgis’ emergency weather shelter for unhoused could provide blueprint for Three Rivers
For most of the population in St. Joseph County a dry and warm home is the solution to combating inclement weather. However, a large number of unhoused people in this community are being left out in the cold. The City of Sturgis is working on its own solution, potentially creating a blueprint the City of Three Rivers could also implement.
Downtown Sturgis’ Winter Blues festival right around the corner
For nearly 12 years the Winter Blues festival in Sturgis has been a hot event for the city and this year is no exception. Several hundred people are expected to flock to the downtown area on Friday, January 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. for winter-themed festivities, live music, and food trucks.
Bites with Beca: JungleBird, Kalamazoo
JungleBird, located on the ground floor of the Exchange Building on Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, opened its doors to the public in September and has quickly built a reputation thanks to an extensive, exciting cocktail menu, and a menu that is rooted in Caribbean fare.
Three Rivers to utilize $8.43 million in bonds, grant money for water repair projects
An American Rescue Plan grant combined with Junior Lien bonds will provide the city with a total of $8,430,000 for pump station improvements.
