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St. Joseph County

Final opportunity for Sturgis residents to provide recycling feedback before ordinance moves forward

Wednesday’s meeting will feature the second reading of the ordinance. If approved, the city would enter a 20-day waiting period before the measure becomes law. The commission will also need to decide the length of its next contract with Borden — likely between one year, which allows flexibility if prices change or the commission later discontinues recycling, and three years, which would reduce per-household costs through volume pricing.

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Meeting primer: Three Rivers Commission to be sworn-in before double meeting

During the organizational meeting, the newly sworn-in Three Rivers City Commission will elect a mayor pro tem, who serves in the mayor’s absence. The commission will also review parliamentary procedure, approve commission and administrative guidelines, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and approve the 2026 holiday schedule for full-time, non-union staff.

City of Sturgis to conduct one-time brush pickup beginning November 17

Residents are asked to place brush and tree limbs in the right-of-way or terrace area, off the street, by 7 a.m. on November 17 to ensure pickup. Crews will make one pass through the city, starting on the north side and working south. Brush placed out after crews have passed may not be collected.

Sturgis pro-democracy demonstration, food drive aim to fill gaps left by government shutdown

Organizers emphasized that both the demonstration and food drive are open to all, regardless of political affiliation, and are intended to foster connection and mutual support. 

Sturgis Civic Players to bring the swamp to life with Shrek the Musical

Shrek the Musical runs from November 14-16 at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for both children and adults.

Voters choose new and returning leaders across St. Joseph County and Kalamazoo

In St. Joseph County, Angel Johnston defeated 13-term incumbent Tom Lowry for Three Rivers mayor. Johnston received 63.48% of the vote (784 total), while Lowry took 34.57% (427). Write-in candidate Nathan Walden received 0.49% (six votes).

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Candidate Questionnaire: Angel Johnston

Angel Johnston, Three Rivers Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are her answers.

Candidate Questionnaire: Tom Lowry

Tom Lowry, Three Rivers mayor seeking re-election filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

Candidate Questionnaire: Nathan Walden

Nathan Walden, Three Rivers Mayor candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.

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