Beca Welty, Author at Watershed Voice

Chad Spence to run for St. Joseph County Sheriff in 2024

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Local

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April 24, 2023

Spence said he believes he will bring an important virtue if elected as sheriff: accountability. While serving with MISSION Spence investigated other sheriff agencies in their internal investigations for several years — a job he says is necessary, though many don't want to do it. “Those investigations are important for our profession,” he said. “If there are things like misconduct they need to be dealt with, and they need to be held accountable so we can keep our professions the way they should be.”

Skyridge Church of the Brethren hosting Earth Day workshop Saturday in Kalamazoo

By Beca Welty

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Kalamazoo

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April 21, 2023

Skyridge Church of the Brethren in Kalamazoo will be celebrating Earth Day this Saturday by hosting “One Earth, One Chance;” a workshop and discussion on environmental sustainability and social justice in the surrounding communities. The event will be led by grassroots activist David Radcliff of the Virginia-based New Community Project (NCP), and will be held April 22 from 1-3 p.m.

Downtown Three Rivers draws one step closer to funding outdoor amphitheater

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 20, 2023

The Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday adopted a resolution to apply for the Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for its Public Gathering Spaces Initiative (PGSI) to help pay for a downtown outdoor amphitheater on the Portage River. The city is requesting $1,953,445 in CDBG funds along with local funds from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) budget in the amount of $195,344.50.

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services’ annual Survivor Stomp Saturday

By Beca Welty

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April 20, 2023

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services will host their annual Survivor Stomp fun-run and fundraiser in Cass County on Saturday, April 22. This year’s event has evolved into a color-run, and will feature a 5K for runners and a 1.4 mile option to walk. The funds raised by the Survivor Stomp will allow DASAS to provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

‘Shouting fire in a crowded theater’: Roberts called FBI warning he would commit a mass shooting at Three Rivers Middle School

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 19, 2023

James W. Roberts, 54, was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Centreville in connection with making terrorist threats toward Three Rivers Middle School (TRMS). According to St. Joseph County Prosecutor David Marvin, Roberts called the FBI saying he planned to commit a mass shooting at Three Rivers Middle School.

St. Joseph County CTE Public Safety program to be recognized in Lansing

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 18, 2023

Students from St. Joseph County’s Intermediate School District Career Technical Education’s (CTE) Public Safety program will be recognized at the Michigan State Capitol this week as part of the CTE Showcase. The students will visit Lansing on Thursday to explain what the public safety program is, what they’re doing in and outside of the classroom, and what they hope to accomplish.

Three Rivers Community Players Present: 9 PM, Saturday Night

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 14, 2023

Tonight the Three Rivers Community Players (TRCP) will debut “9 PM, Saturday Night,” an original show written and directed by Eathan Bingaman. The show will run for two weekends, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 7:30 p.m., and matinees on Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, and $13 for students and seniors.

Three Rivers Promise hosting second annual Run for the Future Saturday at Armstrong Park

By Beca Welty

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April 13, 2023

Join the Three Rivers Promise at Armstrong Park on Saturday April 15 at 9 a.m. for the second annual Run for the Future 5K and one mile Fun Run/Walk. All proceeds from the event, which will include a post-race celebration with drinks, food, and awards, will benefit the Three Rivers Promise.

Home is where the heart is: CTE students, Habitat for Humanity building home in Three Rivers

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 12, 2023

In a partnership between St. Joseph County Habitat for Humanity and Intermediate School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) students, a home is being built in Three Rivers for a family in need.

Three Rivers senior eying Stanford, Princeton after receiving Cooke College Scholarship

By Beca Welty

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Local

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April 11, 2023

Three Rivers High School Senior Giovani Gioiosa has been selected by The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as one of 60 graduating high school seniors to receive the Cooke College Scholarship, an organization dedicated to advancing the education of high-achieving students with financial need.

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