Students from St. Joseph County ISD Career Technical Education’s (CTE) Public Safety program were recognized at the Michigan State Capitol on April 20 as part of the CTE Showcase. The class is instructed by retired Det. Sgt. Chad Spence, and was one of 22 programs chosen for the showcase out of hundreds across the state.
A community event on suicide prevention will be held on Saturday, May 6 at Rouch World (63322 M-66) in Sturgis beginning at 11 a.m. Organized by the United Way and presented by the St. Joseph County Suicide Prevention Task Force, #BeHereTomorrow will feature keynote speaker Kevin Hines along with hayrides, bounce houses, food trucks, and resource tables.
Following one of the most challenging years in the 60-plus history of Corey Lake Orchards (CLO), the farm team has made several difficult but necessary changes in preparation for the opening day of the market season on Friday, May 5. See how you can support this Three Rivers staple in 2023.
Three Rivers city commissioners received an update from City Manager Joe Bippus Tuesday regarding the city's search for a new finance director.
First District Commissioner, Third District Commissioner, At-Large Commissioner, and Mayor are all on the ballot this fall, all of which come with two-year terms.
The Sturgis Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting the Spring Food and Flower Fest tonight, an event designed to kickoff the season of outdoor festivities. The brand-new celebration will feature live demonstrations, food samplings, drink specials, and live music in downtown Sturgis from 5:30-9 p.m.
For the first time in four years, Brandenburg Concert will perform its spring program Sunday at Three Rivers Presbyterian Church. The theme is “Let Love Be Heard,” and will feature a variety of songs from waltzes and sacred music, to spirituals and show tunes.
Wednesday night's Sturgis City Commission meeting was the last for Commissioner Travis Klinger, who announced his resignation on March 8. A newly appointed commissioner will finish Klinger's term, and will be sworn in on May 10.
Sturgis Hospital Board President Jeremy Gump provided Sturgis City Commissioners with an update Wednesday regarding the hospital's new designation as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH). Effective May 1 at 7 a.m. Sturgis Hospital will cease admitting inpatients, as it will be discontinuing that service.
Poet, voice actor, author, and Three Rivers community activist Aundrea Sayrie is passionate about helping people in all capacities. Having blindly navigated her own way through becoming a voice actor, she decided to write a DIY book for others in her situation: A Closed Mouth Won’t Get Fed. Read Aundrea's interview with Watershed Voice and learn about the trials, tribulations, and small victories that led to her grassroots guide for anyone interested in becoming a voice actor.
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