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In case you missed it: Three Rivers draws one step closer to live-streaming its meetings

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October 13, 2026

Commissioners approved a recommendation to allocate up to $4,000 towards the equipment and went with the second option provided: MSPoT/PTZOptics Move SE for $3,607. The quoted total cost includes the setup, training, live-streaming interface, and the equipment which includes a PTZ camera. Also included is five push-to-talk mic stands, however, commissioners decided to wait on that decision as they worry having to push to talk could make fluid conversation at the dais difficult.  Although commissioners approved the second equipment option, they decided to continue using their existing microphones for the time being.

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A group of local musicians will present an evening of music by Woody Guthrie at the Riviera Theatre and Bar in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit The Huss Project, a community center owned and operated by Three Rivers nonprofit *culture is not optional.

Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus retiring in 2027
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Longtime Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus announced his impending retirement during Tuesday's Three Rivers City Commission meeting. Bippus, who accepted the position in 2000, said his 27-year tenure will end effective January 14, 2027. Watershed Voice spoke with Mayor Angel Johnston and former Mayor Tom Lowry about Bippus' decision, and what it means for the City of Three Rivers going forward.

Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission
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Three Rivers
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October 6, 2026

The Three Rivers City Commission will meet this Tuesday, October 6 at 6 p.m. for a regular business meeting. Commissioners will work through a four item agenda at their first meeting since September 15. On the agenda is sidewalk replacement funding totaling $100K, airport runway obstruction removal for $1,300, a $77,500 purchase to replace and paint the chlorine hoist, and $12,667 for a change to aluminum doors at the Wellfield generator project. Commissioners will also continue their process of purchasing and installing livestreaming equipment.

Three Rivers Athletic Club to host ribbon cutting ceremony Friday
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Three Rivers
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The fitness center once thought to be closing for good will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday after its new owners reopened the gym under a new name, Three Rivers Athletic Club.

Tie-dyed to eternity: Remembering Pat McKenzie
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Three Rivers
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Patrick “Largemouth Bass” McKenzie was a performer many described as larger than life. Whether you saw him DJing under the name “Largemouth Bass” or performing alongside Travis Wagner as the duo “Fendz,” you were left with an impression that would be difficult to forget. He was known for his tie-dye shirts and his ability to engage a crowd. He was a beloved performer, brother, friend, and son. On September 4, 2026, McKenzie passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Why talking about suicide matters
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September 24, 2026

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Watershed Voice encourages you to check in on your loved ones, yourself, and reflect on ways to look out for signs that people in your life are struggling.  The topic of suicide is often considered taboo and difficult to talk about. However, Nicolette Cole, a veteran navigator at Pivotal and instructor for its QPR suicide prevention training, says avoiding the topic can be part of the problem.

‘When someone is missing, every available resource matters’: Investigation into Brittany Shank’s disappearance continues in earnest
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Sturgis
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Earlier this week, investigators began digging at a property in Leonidas Township after they received information that there could be evidence at the property related to the disappearance of Brittany Shank.

Three Rivers approves splash pad plan funding; continues SAFEbuilt discussions
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Three Rivers
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September 16, 2026

SAFEbuilt came up repeatedly throughout the meeting, with commissioners raising their own and residents’ complaints about the company and SAFEbuilt representatives responding.  The discussion began during public comment when Glenn Lindsay, SAFEbuilt’s Midwest director of operations, addressed what he said were social media posts regarding the amount the city pays SAFEbuilt. Lindsay sought to explain the expenditures and argued that revenue from permits and rental inspections offsets much of the cost of SAFEbuilt’s services.

Whitmer announces first batch of local road funding
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State
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September 16, 2026

The first batch of local funding is being disbursed to cities and counties across Michigan as part of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Neighborhood Roads Fund (NRF), which aims to rebuild state and local roads and bridges.  Locally, residents in Three Rivers and Sturgis have complained to local officials about the condition of their roads, asking for plans to fix them. Those officials have said some of the most problematic roads are owned and maintained by the state, meaning responsibility for those repairs rests with the state. 

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