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Two candidates to interview for vacant Sturgis city commission post

During an upcoming work session on Wednesday, April 12, the Sturgis City Commission will interview two candidates for the 2nd precinct commissioner seat being vacated by Commissioner Travis Klinger.

Contributors share why they remain passionate about Watershed Voice three years after its launch

Watershed Voice will be celebrating its three-year anniversary on Saturday, a feat that was hard earned and accomplished through the contributions of many. With that in mind, we reached out to several of those valued contributors for their thoughts on Watershed Voice some 1,094 days after its launch on April 8, 2020.

Three Rivers searching for new director of finance following Lawson’s departure

The City of Three Rivers is looking for a new director of finance and administration following the departure of former Director Cathy Lawson. 

Downtown Three Rivers could soon have an outdoor amphitheater

The Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday voted unanimously to apply for a grant to help pay for a downtown outdoor amphitheater on the Portage River.

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Bites with Beca: Toba Sushi & Grill, Kalamazoo

In this week's Bites with Beca, Watershed Voice's resident food critic Beca Welty takes on Toba Sushi for a second time after visiting in the first few weeks of its opening a year ago. To hear her verdict, and for a quick preview of what Toba has to offer, check out Beca's latest local review.

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Three Rivers Immaculate Conception students make ‘Soap for Hope’

Funds collected for the artisan soaps, made by upper elementary and middle school children at Three Rivers IC, will go to Catholic Relief Services. For those wishing to place an order, contact Karen Szwaja at KSzwaja@iccatholicschool.com.

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Miguel Luna Perez to sue Sturgis Public Schools for damages under ADA

Last week the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Miguel Luna Perez could pursue claims against Sturgis Public Schools under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Perez, a 27-year-old deaf Sturgis man, claims the school district provided him an inadequate education by failing to assign him a qualified sign-language interpreter.

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DNR investigating the improper disposal of 18 deer carcasses in Sturgis

The discovery of 18 deer carcasses in Sturgis is now part of an ongoing investigation with the Department of Natural Resources. Warning: The following story contains graphic imagery that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised.

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Three Rivers Area Mentoring hosting annual walleye dinner Saturday

Three Rivers Area Mentoring's annual walleye dinner and silent auction will take place on Saturday, March 25 from 5-8 p.m. at Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 715 E. Hoffman St. Tickets can be purchased at Lowry's Books or by emailing TRAM at TRAM@Frontier.com.

City of Sturgis accepting applications for commissioner vacancy

Sturgis city commissioners have started the process to fill the upcoming second precinct commissioner vacancy, and have set a deadline for applications of April 6. Commissioner Travis Klinger announced his resignation at the March 8 city commission meeting, citing family obligations as the reason for his departure. 

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