Three Rivers Archives

Three Rivers, Cassopolis to honor civil rights icon John Lewis in different ways Thursday

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July 15, 2025

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.

Abdul El-Sayed launches southwest Michigan campaign tour in Three Rivers, calling for ‘people-first’ politics

By Najifa Farhat

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News

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July 9, 2025

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.

Constantine’s exit from wastewater system to free up capacity for new development in Three Rivers

By Najifa Farhat

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News

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July 8, 2025

With PFAS levels expected to decline, the city eyes business growth and reduced pollution.

U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to host town hall in Three Rivers today

By Watershed Voice

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News

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July 8, 2025

El-Sayed’s campaign said the events are meant to give voters a chance to engage directly with the candidate, discuss the issues that matter most to them, and hear his vision for “an economy that works for all of us."

Keep Your Voice Down: Artist Showcase lineup drop

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Keep Your Voice Down

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July 1, 2025

Keep Your Voice Down hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears Jr. reveal the lineup for the fifth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase, which will take place later this month at The Huss Project in Three Rivers. The duo also explores the role of AI in content creation and journalism, what is lost in the over reliance of such technology, and what society stands to gain by re-embracing human creativity and connection.

Despite success, Three Rivers High School summer program struggles to attract incoming freshmen

By Najifa Farhat

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News

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June 25, 2025

“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.”

Community, advocacy and pride on full display at Three Rivers Pride Festival

By Najifa Farhat

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Three Rivers

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June 24, 2025

The event brought together LGBTQIA+ individuals, allies, activists and organizations from across southwest Michigan for a day of joy, connection and, for many, a deeper sense of purpose.

Celebrate Juneteenth on Main with music, poetry, dance, and more

By Deborah Haak-Frost

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Culture

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June 18, 2025

A new event will come to downtown Three Rivers on Thursday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth with performances by musical artists, poets, dancers, and more.

Keep Your Voice Down: Three Rivers Pride Preview

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Keep Your Voice Down

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June 17, 2025

Keep Your Voice Down hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears Jr. are joined by Three Rivers Pride Board Secretary Lexi Jacobs, President Chuck Lepinski, and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Apwisch to preview the third annual Three Rivers Pride Festival.