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Watershed Voice was established on April 8, 2020, thanks to the generous support of local businesses and community members. Based in Three Rivers, Michigan, we are an independent nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing reliable coverage of local news and cultural happenings in St. Joseph County.

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Justin Wickey returns to Sturgis City Commission

1 week ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

Justin Wickey was sworn in Wednesday as 2nd Precinct commissioner on the Sturgis City Commission, marking his return to the board after stepping down in 2021. City Clerk Kenneth Rhodes administered the oath during the commission’s regular meeting. Wickey previously served three years of a four-year term before resigning to attend to an out-of-area commitment. “It feels good to be back here,” Wickey said during commissioner comments.
Suspect who stole Cassopolis police vehicle caught after regional manhunt

1 week ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

A suspect who escaped custody and stole a marked police vehicle during a transport on Wednesday, May 28, was captured hours later after a multi-agency manhunt that extended across several counties in southwest Michigan. The incident began around 1 p.m. Wednesday when, during an arrest, the suspect fled the scene in a 2020 Ford Explorer belonging to the Cassopolis Police Department.
Community cookout in Three Rivers aims to unite and uplift residents

2 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

A free community cookout organized by local music label Misfit Mafia Entertainment is set to bring families together in Three Rivers for an afternoon filled with food, music, and neighborhood spirit. It will take place Saturday, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. on Pleasant Street in Three Rivers.
Southwestern Michigan College forms presidential search committee amid community concerns

2 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) has officially formed a presidential search committee, the college confirmed in a press release issued this week, marking a significant shift in response to weeks of public scrutiny over the appointment of interim president Brent Brewer.
Justin Wickey appointed to Sturgis City Commission seat in unanimous vote

3 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

The Sturgis City Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Justin Wickey as Second Precinct Commissioner, filling a vacancy left by former Second Precinct Commissioner Rodger Moyer. Wickey was the only applicant for the open seat and will serve through 2026, completing the remainder of the unexpired term. “Given there’s just one applicant, the commission has the option to move forward with the appointment tonight,” Mayor Frank Perez said.
St. Joseph County Victim Services Unit marks 25 years of service

3 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

The St. Joseph County Victim Services Unit is celebrating 25 years of service, marking a quarter-century of providing compassionate support to victims of trauma and tragedy. A small celebration was held Tuesday during a monthly board meeting at the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office training center. The gathering honored the unit’s longevity and its founder, Maxine Kennedy, who has coordinated the program since its inception.
Three Rivers Area Mentoring reimagines youth support in St. Joseph County

3 weeks ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

In a world where young people face growing challenges, one local organization is stepping up to ensure they don’t face them alone. Three Rivers Area Mentoring — better known as TRAM — has quietly supported youth in St. Joseph County for nearly 40 years. Once modeled after the traditional “Big Brother Big Sister” program, the organization has since expanded its mission to meet the changing needs of children and families, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Rivers City Commission returns meeting time to 6 p.m.

1 month ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

The Three Rivers City Commission will move its regular meeting time back to 6 p.m., effective immediately, after a vote during Tuesday’s meeting. Commissioner Christopher Abel introduced the motion, citing scheduling conflicts and travel challenges associated with the current 5 p.m. start time. “I just know that it’s a difficulty for several people today,” Abel said during the meeting.
Local meeting primer: Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority

1 month ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

The Three Rivers DDA will meet Thursday, May 1 at 9 a.m. at Three Rivers City Hall. Here’s what’s on the docket. The Three Rivers DDA will meet on Thursday to vote on $8,000 in façade grants for 15 & 17 N. Main St. They’ll discuss amphitheater planning, dog park anniversary updates, and downtown maintenance. A joint meeting with city officials is set for May 8 to coordinate amphitheater roles.
White Pigeon residents still grappling with years-long water quality issues tied to pipeline project

1 month ago | watershedvoice.com | Najifa Farhat

For the past five years, Catie Baldwin hasn’t trusted the water flowing from her tap. The water supplied by the White Pigeon Village system is — according to Baldwin — brackish, full of sediment, and undrinkable. “I won’t let my family drink it,” Baldwin said from her kitchen, holding up a used water filter encrusted with sediment. Her family of five relies on bottled water for drinking, which costs about $150 a month.