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Early voting begins July 25; Watershed Voice candidate questionnaire update

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July 24, 2026

Early voting begins Saturday, July 25, and continues through Sunday, August 2. Hours may vary depending on your municipality and voting location, so check with your county clerk before finalizing your plans. In St. Joseph County, voters may cast an early ballot at the St. Joseph County Training Center, 602 E. Main St., Centreville. On weekdays during the early voting timeframe, the center will be open to voters from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on weekends, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Any eligible St. Joseph County voters will be able to vote at this location during those times, regardless of where they live in the county.

Preview: Watershed Voice Artist Showcase returns Saturday in Three Rivers

By Watershed Voice

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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.

Watershed Voice sends out candidate questionnaires for August primary election

By Maxwell Knauer

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News

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July 16, 2026

This Thursday, July 16, Watershed Voice sent out candidate questionnaires to candidates in the following August primary elections: State Senate District 17, State House District 36, and Three Rivers City Commission 2nd District. Candidates in those elections will have exactly one week, until Thursday, July 23 to complete the questionnaires. Once completed, Watershed Voice will publish the responses in the order they are received the week before the August 4 election.

Glen Oaks welcomes first CDL-A class in Sturgis

By Watershed Voice

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Sturgis

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July 16, 2026

Based in Sturgis, the accelerated three-week program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel training, giving students the skills needed to earn a CDL-A license and begin careers in commercial trucking. The program is offered through a partnership between Glen Oaks Community College and Regen Trucking School.

Three Rivers commissioners give SAFEbuilt another chance, table housing corporation bylaws

By Maxwell Knauer

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Three Rivers

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July 8, 2026

Mayor Angel Johnston, who has been highly critical of SAFEbuilt at recent meetings, said her experiences with them were one of the reasons she ran for mayor. “One of the reasons I ran for mayor is because of the horrible experiences I’ve had with your company,” Johnston said to SAFEbuilt representatives at Tuesday's meeting. “I’ve priced out contractors for people that can replace you and it’s not going to be that hard.” Despite the criticism, commissioners generally agreed they were willing to continue working with SAFEbuilt while monitoring whether customer service improves.

Local meeting primer: Three Rivers City Commission

By Maxwell Knauer

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Three Rivers

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July 7, 2026

During the presentations portion of the meeting, SAFEbuilt, an outside firm that handles much of the city's building inspection and construction-related work, will give a presentation. The company is presenting per the request of Mayor Angel Johnston and Commissioner Lucas Allen who together requested City Manager Joe Bippus put the item on the agenda. Johnston said the presentation would give SAFEbuilt an opportunity to address concerns she has heard from residents about the company's conduct, responsiveness, and work throughout the city.

July 4th weekend celebration guide

By Maxwell Knauer

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Culture

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July 1, 2026

With Fourth of July weekend approaching, communities across southwest Michigan are preparing for parades, fireworks shows, live performances and annual hometown celebrations marking the country’s 250th year of independence. Watershed Voice compiled a guide to events happening across St. Joseph, Cass and Kalamazoo counties, along with a few nearby celebrations worth the drive.

A family and farm blossom together in Three Rivers

By Maxwell Knauer

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Culture

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June 25, 2026

Just off U.S. 131 sits a quiet patch of land bursting with flowers, vegetables, and the kind of family life many people spend years searching for. Take the right onto Flowerfield Road, keep going a little ways, follow the signs for fresh flowers, and eventually you’ll find it: Flowerfield Farmstead. Home to Nick, Cassie, Juniper, Rio — the dog — and seemingly endless flowers. Balancing both family life and farm life in Flowerfield Township has become one of the unique challenges — and joys — of building the life the Shimps envision.

Last call for Artist Showcase sponsors

By Alek Haak-Frost

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Culture

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June 25, 2026

The sixth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase is exactly one month away, which means we need to finalize our poster to get it printed and in a downtown storefront window near you. If you or your business/organization would like to sponsor our annual fundraising event, you can still do so by emailing office@watershedvoice.com or messaging us on social media by Monday, June 29. There are two sponsorship levels available and both are open to individuals as well as organizations at $250 and $500 respectively.

Early guide to Michigan’s August 4 primary election

By Maxwell Knauer

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News

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June 24, 2026

While many voters focus on November, the primary narrows the field in races that will shape state and local government for years to come. Watershed Voice has assembled this early guide to help readers prepare well in advance. Additional candidate profiles, questionnaires, and proposal explainers will be published closer to Election Day.

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