Holiday spirit endures through Christmas Around Town despite winter storms
Conditions forced organizers to reschedule the Holiday Light Parade to December 19 and cancel Sunday’s horse-drawn wagon rides, which may be offered at a later date.
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Haak-Frost: Don’t let this rural newsroom go the way of Pogs
Watershed Voice Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost writes, "I, for one, would love to see Pogs make a comeback. My stepmother took my Pogs away one day as punishment for something lost to the sands of time, and I never saw them again. Like, ever.
"So what does any of this have to do with rural newsrooms? Watershed Voice, much like my beloved Pogs, could be taken away, never to be seen or heard from again. Not because my stepmom forgot to give it back but because support for local journalism has dwindled, and rural newsrooms are almost as endangered as Blockbuster Video or Hot 'n Now (good looking out, Sturgis)."
Christmas Around Town set for November 28–30 in downtown Three Rivers
The weekend concludes Sunday, November 30, with two free showings of The Polar Express at the Riviera Theatre at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Caroling, hot cocoa, and horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available in the afternoon.
Farrand Hall to open new Three Rivers location in early 2026
Farrand Hall’s original location in Colon opened in 2019 and quickly built a following for its farm-to-table approach, inventive menus, and focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. In 2023, the owners added a bakery and production kitchen in Colon, expanding their capacity and supporting both retail and restaurant operations.
Sturgis Civic Players to bring the swamp to life with Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical runs from November 14-16 at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for both children and adults.
Haak-Frost: Remembering the radical kindness of my heroes
Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost reflects on the lives and legacies of three childhood heroes who, each in their own way, practiced radical kindness.
Letter to the Editor: Ranked Choice Voting
Naomi Ludman, chair of the Cass County Democratic Party, writes, "Our representative democracy only works when we all believe it works based on our lived experiences. This is one reason that many disillusioned voters are turning to Ranked Choice Voting."
Halloween 2025 Trick-or-Treat times across Southwest Michigan
Watershed Voice invites readers to share their Halloween spirit. Send photos of you, your friends, family, or pets in costume to maxwell@watershedvoice.com.
If we receive enough submissions, we’ll publish a Watershed Voice reader costume gallery next week. All are welcome.
Storytelling for a cause: Cassopolis book signing to support local food shelf
The book follows two boys as they face challenges on each hole of an 18-hole course, learning about the world, teamwork, and friendship along the way.
All proceeds from the event, including 100% of the author’s royalties, will be donated to the Cassopolis food shelf to help feed local families in need.
Journalists discuss AI, bias, and the future of local media during Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative panel
The panel featured five journalists, each representing a different outlet within the collaborative, of which Watershed Voice is a member: Gordon Evans of WMUK, Lem Montero of Public Media Network, Aya Miller of MLive, Kathy Jennings of Second Wave Media, and Reed Williams of NowKalamazoo.
Haak-Frost: Don’t let this rural newsroom go the way of Pogs
Watershed Voice Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost writes, "I, for one, would love to see Pogs make a comeback. My stepmother took my Pogs away one day as punishment for something lost to the sands of time, and I never saw them again. Like, ever. "So what does any of this have to do with rural newsrooms? Watershed Voice, much like my beloved Pogs, could be taken away, never to be seen or heard from again. Not because my stepmom forgot to give it back but because support for local journalism has dwindled, and rural newsrooms are almost as endangered as Blockbuster Video or Hot 'n Now (good looking out, Sturgis)."
Christmas Around Town set for November 28–30 in downtown Three Rivers
The weekend concludes Sunday, November 30, with two free showings of The Polar Express at the Riviera Theatre at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free with a donation of a non-perishable food item. Caroling, hot cocoa, and horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available in the afternoon.
Farrand Hall to open new Three Rivers location in early 2026
Farrand Hall’s original location in Colon opened in 2019 and quickly built a following for its farm-to-table approach, inventive menus, and focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. In 2023, the owners added a bakery and production kitchen in Colon, expanding their capacity and supporting both retail and restaurant operations.
Sturgis Civic Players to bring the swamp to life with Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical runs from November 14-16 at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts in Sturgis. Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for both children and adults.
Haak-Frost: Remembering the radical kindness of my heroes
Executive Editor Alek Haak-Frost reflects on the lives and legacies of three childhood heroes who, each in their own way, practiced radical kindness.
Letter to the Editor: Ranked Choice Voting
Naomi Ludman, chair of the Cass County Democratic Party, writes, "Our representative democracy only works when we all believe it works based on our lived experiences. This is one reason that many disillusioned voters are turning to Ranked Choice Voting."
Halloween 2025 Trick-or-Treat times across Southwest Michigan
Watershed Voice invites readers to share their Halloween spirit. Send photos of you, your friends, family, or pets in costume to maxwell@watershedvoice.com. If we receive enough submissions, we’ll publish a Watershed Voice reader costume gallery next week. All are welcome.
Storytelling for a cause: Cassopolis book signing to support local food shelf
The book follows two boys as they face challenges on each hole of an 18-hole course, learning about the world, teamwork, and friendship along the way. All proceeds from the event, including 100% of the author’s royalties, will be donated to the Cassopolis food shelf to help feed local families in need.
Journalists discuss AI, bias, and the future of local media during Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative panel
The panel featured five journalists, each representing a different outlet within the collaborative, of which Watershed Voice is a member: Gordon Evans of WMUK, Lem Montero of Public Media Network, Aya Miller of MLive, Kathy Jennings of Second Wave Media, and Reed Williams of NowKalamazoo.
