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Sturgis Civic Players to present “Anne of Green Gables” March 20–22 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts

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Sturgis

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March 12, 2026

Directed by Elizabeth Smith of Sturgis and adapted from one of the best-selling books in the world, Anne of Green Gables follows Anne Shirley’s journey from a mischievous girl to a young woman, exploring themes of imagination, belonging, and family. This production spans six years of Anne’s life — from her arrival in Avonlea as a 12-year-old to her young adulthood at 18 as she prepares to set out on her own. The production highlights many of the story’s most beloved moments.

Rapid fire film festival Kazoo 48 returns for its seventh year

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Culture

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March 12, 2026

Designed to introduce people to filmmaking while also challenging experienced creators, Kazoo 48 gives teams 48 hours to complete a short film between one and six minutes long. Each team must incorporate an assigned genre, line of dialogue, character, location, and prop into their film.  Once completed, the films are judged by a panel of local talent. Awards include prizes for best use of an assigned item and the festival’s signature award — a gold engraved kazoo — presented to the best films in both the amateur and professional categories.

NYT bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt to keynote inaugural literary arts festival in Vicksburg

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Culture

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March 4, 2026

Kimm Mayer, planning committee lead, said establishing the festival is important because “it makes reading and literacy accessible to everybody by introducing people to authors and activities in a fun and relaxed environment.” She added that the festival complements the arts community in Southwest Michigan and could impact literacy in the region while promoting tourism.

Local residents to “Stand Up for Science” at Main Street Bridge in Niles

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News

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March 3, 2026

“Science isn’t abstract — it affects our families, our hospitals, our water, our weather forecasts and our jobs,” organizers said in a statement. “We chose this location intentionally. Every day, people cross this bridge seeking medical care made possible by decades of scientific research. This rally is about recognizing that connection and standing up for the science that keeps our community healthy and strong.”

Cass County to host educational session for local governments on data center policy framework

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Dowagiac

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February 25, 2026

The event does not involve any proposed data center projects, nor does it signal plans to pursue data center development in Cass County. The session is not a public hearing and is not intended as a forum for advocacy, protest or public comment.

Three Rivers Promise surpasses $1 million in fundraising campaign

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Three Rivers

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February 17, 2026

Three Rivers Promise has raised more than $1 million toward its goal of creating a long-term scholarship endowment for graduates of Three Rivers High School. The organization is in the initial phase of a community fundraising campaign aimed at building a self-sustaining fund to support tuition assistance for eligible graduates.

Three Rivers High School celebrates first semester honor roll

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Three Rivers

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February 12, 2026

Watershed Voice would like to congratulate the Three Rivers High School first semester Honor Roll. Below is the list of all those students who maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher throughout the first semester. Congratulations on your success and we wish you luck in your continued pursuit of excellence — academic or otherwise.

Glen Oaks nursing club completes 250+ service hours during fall semester

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News

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February 11, 2026

Launched in winter 2024 and open to all nursing students, the club aims to instill a strong sense of civic responsibility while offering opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills. This fall, 36 students participated, with 25 meeting the eight-hour-per-semester service requirement.

Letter to the Editor: Not Left, Not Right. Together.

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Opinion

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January 27, 2026

Layne Deuel of Lockport Township writes, "I humbly ask that all of us stand up to ICE and demand immediate, tangible change to this armed force. By speaking out, it does not make you less conservative or more liberal, it makes you truly American. The rebellious spirit to stand up to the wolf at the door is something that has been instilled in all of us. We cannot let that fire burn out now. We must stand together and push for change immediately. As Americans, we cannot fail the spirit of Americans before us or those who come after us."

Christmas Around Town set for November 28–30 in downtown Three Rivers

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Three Rivers

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November 18, 2025

The weekend concludes Sunday, November 30, with two free showings of The Polar Express at the Riviera Theatre at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Caroling, hot cocoa, and horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available in the afternoon.