Watershed Voice

3 days ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

A summer program designed to help incoming freshmen succeed at Three Rivers High School is showing strong results — but not enough students are showing up. The Bridge Program supports students as they transition from middle to high school with academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and team-building. But despite its benefits, participation has remained low, with only about 10% of the incoming freshman class enrolling this summer.

3 days ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

Pride was more than a celebration in downtown Three Rivers Saturday — it was a testament to resilience, solidarity and the ongoing fight for equality. 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. Among the colorful booths and lively performances stood Jay Jones, founder of Join Advocate Defend Act, a Grand Rapids-based legal advocacy nonprofit.

1 week ago | watershedvoice.com | Alek Haak-Frost

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. This year’s festival will take place Saturday, June 21 in downtown Three Rivers from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include live music, food, and access to over 40 vendors offering a variety of services.

2 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

After just over a month on the job, St. Joseph County’s new emergency management and homeland security director Josh Shook says he’s diving headfirst into planning, training, and updating procedures to better prepare the community for disasters — natural or otherwise. “It already feels like I’ve been here a lot longer,” said Shook, who took over the role in May following the departure of his predecessor.

3 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

The Huss Project Farmer’s Market will open Saturday, June 7, welcoming residents and visitors to enjoy locally grown food, live music, and a range of family-friendly activities. The market will continue each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of September.