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Everything you need to know before Tuesday’s primary election
For those planning to vote early this weekend or head to the polls Tuesday, Watershed Voice has assembled this final election guide. Below you’ll find links to every candidate questionnaire we published, summaries of the local races we covered, an overview of the major statewide contests, information on local ballot proposals, and everything you need to know before casting your ballot.
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Watershed Voice is an independent, nonprofit civic news magazine based in Three Rivers, Michigan. We seek to highlight solutions to your pressing concerns in an effort to make our community a better place.
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Staff writer reporting live from Philadelphia
Watershed Voice staff writer Maxwell Knauer writes how journalism brought him to Southwest Michigan, love now has him living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his commitment to both will mean working remotely for Watershed Voice going forward.
“The reality is that much of modern reporting already happens from wherever your laptop is. Interviews happen over the phone or Zoom, government meetings are — sometimes — streamed online, and public records are requested electronically.
“When a story requires someone on the ground, Watershed Voice will still be there. We’re still based in Three Rivers. Founder and editor-in-chief, Alek Haak-Frost, and our office manager, Steph Hightree, remain there, and our board members are spread throughout southwest Michigan. We’ll continue showing up where it matters and telling the stories when they happen.”
Candidate questionnaire: Mike Jones
Mike Jones, Michigan Senate District 17 Democratic primary candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.
Candidate questionnaire: Brett Muchow
Brett Muchow, Michigan Senate District 17 Democratic primary candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.
Three Rivers Promise fish fry fundraiser to support local scholarships
The Three Rivers Promise is once again sponsoring an all-you-can-eat fish fry and chicken tenders dinner to raise funds for the local scholarship program.
The event will be held Friday, August 14, from 4–7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Three Rivers, 320 N. Main St.
Sturgis to end Flock contract due to budget constraints
The city decided not to renew its Flock contract because of budget constraints for the 2027 fiscal year. During the program’s first three years, community partnerships with local businesses funded the cameras. The cameras were initially installed in phases in 2023.
The cameras will be removed by a contractor as their schedule permits, Sturgis Department of Public Safety Director Ryan Banaszak said in an email.
Candidate questionnaire: Steven Haigh
Steven Haigh, Three Rivers 2nd district commissioner candidate filled out our questionnaire, below are his answers.
