Reporting on decisions made in town halls, the small moments that shape neighborhoods, the realities of rural life, and the voices behind it all — those were the core of this job. Thanks to those who shared their stories and to the readers who followed along. Local journalism plays a vital role, and I’m glad to have contributed to that work during my time here.
City Manager Joe Bippus said the funding will come from the city’s hazardous structures line item, which currently has available resources. Commissioners approved a spending cap of $15,000 for the acquisitions.
A free screening of the 2020 documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble will begin at Riviera Theatre & Bar in downtown Three Rivers at 6 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. A demonstration, separate and not connected to the Three Rivers screening, is planned to take place at the courthouse in Cassopolis Thursday. The protest is part of Good Trouble Lives On — a nationwide day of peaceful, nonviolent action rooted in the legacy of the civil rights movement.
The lone action item currently on the docket is the proposed purchase of real estate in the form of three tax delinquent properties up for auction by the county.
Michigan Gas Utilities provides natural gas infrastructure and service throughout Sturgis and other parts of the region. The franchise agreement allows the company to operate within public rights-of-way under terms established by the city.
El-Sayed, a Rhodes Scholar and former health director for both the City of Detroit and Wayne County, emphasized his deep roots in medicine and public service. He is seeking Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat following incumbent U.S. Sen. Gary Peters' (D-Bloomfield Twp.) announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2026.
With PFAS levels expected to decline, the city eyes business growth and reduced pollution.
A 26-year-old Sturgis man was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents around 6 a.m. Wednesday near Mendon, according to a member of a Sturgis-based advocacy group.
The city awarded a contract for its Wellfield Generator Replacement project to a Kalamazoo-based firm despite receiving a lower bid. Brussee/Brady Construction, based in Three Rivers, submitted a bid of $1.285 million — $111,100 lower than the selected bid from LD Docsa Associates. But city staff said they recommended the higher bid due to LD Docsa’s experience with similar infrastructure projects and familiarity with public utility systems.
“There’s still this idea that summer programs are for students who are behind, or that they’ll be rigid and boring,” Assistant Principal Nick VanDenBrink said. “But the Bridge Program is flexible, student-centered and designed to build confidence. It’s about setting students up for success before day one.”
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