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Huss Project’s Back to School Celebration returns Saturday with free backpacks, community resources

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Three Rivers
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August 6, 2026

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Huss Project, 1008 Eighth St. in Three Rivers, alongside the Huss Project Farmers Market and Second Saturday Market Art Market. School-aged children accompanied by an adult caregiver can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while supplies last. Throughout the day, local organizations will offer information about community services and host kid-friendly activities as part of the event’s annual Community Carnival.

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Listen: Good Grief. Podcast, Episode 4
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August 6, 2026

In the fourth episode of the Good Grief. Podcast, Watershed Voice’s Aundrea Sayrie examines one of the biggest misconceptions about grief – "[it] only happens when someone dies." "As I reflected I realized something that on one hand, the level of grief I experienced losing my mom was unlike anything I had ever experienced. But on the other, it was quietly familiar. "Not in its intensity. But in its depth. In its ache. I began to recognize grief at the edge of nearly every significant loss I'd experienced since childhood. I simply hadn't known to call it grief."

Staff writer reporting live from Philadelphia
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July 30, 2026

Watershed Voice staff writer Maxwell Knauer writes how journalism brought him to Southwest Michigan, love now has him living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his commitment to both will mean working remotely for Watershed Voice going forward. "The reality is that much of modern reporting already happens from wherever your laptop is. Interviews happen over the phone or Zoom, government meetings are — sometimes — streamed online, and public records are requested electronically.  "When a story requires someone on the ground, Watershed Voice will still be there. We’re still based in Three Rivers. Founder and editor-in-chief, Alek Haak-Frost, and our office manager, Steph Hightree, remain there, and our board members are spread throughout southwest Michigan. We’ll continue showing up where it matters and telling the stories when they happen."

Three Rivers Promise fish fry fundraiser to support local scholarships
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Three Rivers
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July 30, 2026

The Three Rivers Promise is once again sponsoring an all-you-can-eat fish fry and chicken tenders dinner to raise funds for the local scholarship program. The event will be held Friday, August 14, from 4–7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers, 320 N. Main St.

Watershed Voice’s sixth annual Artist Showcase cultivated community through art
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Culture
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July 28, 2026

Many gathered in the Huss Imaginarium on Saturday evening for a celebration of community and a reminder of the importance of supporting one another in a small town. This year's Watershed Voice Artist Showcase was the longest in the event's history, stretching nearly four hours and highlighting a wide range of musicians, poets, and performers.

Listen: Good Grief. Podcast, Episode 3
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July 24, 2026

In the third episode of the Good Grief. Podcast, Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie explores one of the most common misconceptions surrounding grief: the Five Stages of Grief. "Many of us have searched for ourselves somewhere between denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, wondering why our grief didn't seem to follow the 'right' order. The truth may surprise you."

Preview: Watershed Voice Artist Showcase returns Saturday in Three Rivers
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Three Rivers
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July 23, 2026

Come join us at The Huss Project this Saturday for Watershed Voice’s sixth annual artist showcase featuring local musicians, spoken word artists, and journalism. This Saturday, July 25 beginning at 6 p.m. Watershed Voice will showcase artists from Southwest Michigan and beyond at the Huss Project's Imaginarium, located at 1008 8th St. in Three Rivers. 

Listen: Good Grief. Podcast, Episode 2
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July 9, 2026

In the second episode of the Good Grief. podcast, Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie shares the deeply personal reason behind her passion for grief education, healing, and emotional wellness. "Grief is not one thing. It is not one emotion. It is not one dimensional. Looking back, I realize grief has been a quiet companion for much of my life. Not only through death, but through survival."

Letter to the editor: A libertarian leaning voter for Abdul El-Sayed
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July 8, 2026

Jason Gatties of Dowagiac writes, "In an era dominated by intense partisanship, Michigan needs a senator who looks past party politics to focus on pragmatic, systemic reform. While we may disagree on some federal regulations, El-Sayed’s fundamental approach aligns with core libertarian & moderate values: dismantling government protected monopolies & eliminating corporate welfare."

Reader submitted content: Sturgis community thanked following severe storm
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Sturgis
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July 7, 2026

Reader Dray Perkins writes, "I expected the storm to bring damage. I expected it to bring power outages. What I did not expect though was the sheer resiliency and camaraderie that were put on display following the weather event."

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