Reporting on decisions made in town halls, the small moments that shape neighborhoods, the realities of rural life, and the voices behind it all — those were the core of this job. Thanks to those who shared their stories and to the readers who followed along. Local journalism plays a vital role, and I’m glad to have contributed to that work during my time here.
The all-you-can-eat dinner event will be held Friday, August 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St. in Three Rivers.
City Manager Joe Bippus said the funding will come from the city’s hazardous structures line item, which currently has available resources. Commissioners approved a spending cap of $15,000 for the acquisitions.
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.
The lone action item currently on the docket is the proposed purchase of real estate in the form of three tax delinquent properties up for auction by the county.
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.
With PFAS levels expected to decline, the city eyes business growth and reduced pollution.
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."
The city awarded a contract for its Wellfield Generator Replacement project to a Kalamazoo-based firm despite receiving a lower bid. Brussee/Brady Construction, based in Three Rivers, submitted a bid of $1.285 million — $111,100 lower than the selected bid from LD Docsa Associates. But city staff said they recommended the higher bid due to LD Docsa’s experience with similar infrastructure projects and familiarity with public utility systems.
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.
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