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Three Rivers Library Advertising Open Staff Positions

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July 29, 2020

Three Rivers Public Library (TRPL) Executive Director Bobbi Schoon informed library board members Tuesday evening that the library is currently advertising three open positions. The announcement follows the resignations of TRPL Children’s Librarian Laura Bultman and Service Specialist Micah Stemaly earlier this month. Both stepped down due to personal concerns, and both positions are now open along with a second Service Specialist position that has been open since March.

CMH Board Discusses CEO Contract

By Dave Vago

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July 29, 2020

At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County (CMH) Board discussed possible revisions to its contract with its CEO, Kristine Kirsch. The changes, which Kirsch proposed to the board after reviewing them with CMH’s attorney, primarily involve putting her existing benefits into writing.

Three Rivers schools to use multi-pronged approach for reopening

By Dave Vago

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July 28, 2020

A series of rumors circulating around social media came to Watershed Voice’s attention over the weekend. Most of said rumors have to do with when and how Three Rivers Community Schools (TRCS) will use teachers or other, third-party service providers to deliver virtual, online instruction programs for students. In the interest of confirming what decisions are actually under discussion at TRCS, Watershed Voice reached out to School Board President Erin Nowak and TRCS Superintendent Ron Moag for clarification.

Sayrie: You can’t erase us

By Aundrea Sayrie

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Culture

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July 28, 2020

"Black people are missing in Three Rivers. They are missing from downtown storefronts, positions at schools, boardrooms, and the Armstrong factory. Strategically, they are missing from the heart of the city. Living in downtrodden homes, next to a downtrodden park on the outskirts of town. Like the now vandalized street mural on Broadway."

Candidate questionnaire: Tom Springer, Park Township Trustee

By Alek Haak-Frost

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July 28, 2020

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 75 candidates running for elected positions in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. In the days leading up to the Michigan Primary on August 4, Watershed will publish the questionnaires it received back as well as an election preview. Park Township Trustee Tom Springer, who is running for reelection, gave the following answers.

Fostering community service and involvement

By Dave Vago

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July 27, 2020

This past Sunday, the George Washington Carver Community Center held a fundraiser at its location on Fifth Avenue and Jefferson Street. The center, a Fourth District community anchor, promotes service activities and serves as a gathering place. Sunday’s event included a barbecue, games, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring a new sign.

Charges sought in Three Rivers Meijer hit-and-run

By Alek Haak-Frost

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July 24, 2020

The Three Rivers Police Department announced Friday it is seeking multiple charges related to a fatal hit and run that occurred in the Meijer parking lot on Thursday, June 18, and resulted in the death of Laura Jacobs.

Home Invasion Suspects Released, Re-arrested, Released Again

By Dave Vago

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July 24, 2020

Two suspects in a home invasion last weekend were released on bond Monday, re-arrested Tuesday, and then released on bond again Thursday. The suspects, Amber Carpenter and Alexander Zuchnik, entered a home on South Constantine Street in the early hours of last Sunday.

Neighborhood combats divisive graffiti with love and chalk in Prairie Ronde Twp.

By Becca Sonday

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July 23, 2020

An unknown person or persons spray painted “White Lives Matter” and “Keep America Great” at the intersection of 8th Street and W Avenue sometime before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22nd in Prairie Ronde Township, Schoolcraft. By 8 p.m. however, a group of nearly 40 people had chalked over the graffiti, writing “Hate has no home here,” “Let Black people live,” “SHS supports BLM,” and other phrases.

Gutenberg: Sheepish and Unashamed

By James Smith

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July 23, 2020

“Wake up, Sheeple!” This once was a cri de guerre reserved for the back alleys of Twitter and the blogosphere. But by now, if you wear a mask, you have probably heard someone call you “sheeple” or “sheep,” just walking around downtown Three Rivers. I know I have.

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