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Letter to the Editor: SMC should change its public comment policy

Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees needs to follow the letter and the spirit of the Open Meetings Act; SMC needs to get in sync with other community boards and allow for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items—without prior approval or screening."

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Three Rivers Water Festival returns Thursday

Organized by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual festival is one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions, offering something for all ages — from pancake breakfasts and a parade to duck races and fireworks.

Letter to the Editor: Let’s think carefully about Medicaid: It Affects All of Us

Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "We should remember that when people receive health care coverage, they are more likely to be able to work regular hours and contribute to the local economy. Healthy children do better in school. All of these things benefit our community. Taking away Medicaid coverage from people not only hurts them, it hurts all of us."

Pride 2025 brings celebrations across Southwest Michigan

Each city brings its own flavor to the celebration, with festivals and gatherings focused on love, identity, and community.

Letter to the Editor: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Who really benefits?

Naomi Ludman of Dowagiac writes, "while being described as a pathway to fiscal discipline and a 'Golden Age,' this bill instead redistributes wealth upwards and cuts essential public services. These changes could have long-lasting negative effects on everyday Americans."

The Huss Project Farmer’s Market returns Saturday in Three Rivers

Located on the north side of The Huss Project building (1008 8th St.) in the Front Porch Pavilion and the Imaginarium, the market has become a community staple in Three Rivers, drawing families, farmers, artists and volunteers into one shared space.

Three Rivers Community Players to stage ‘Heathers: The Musical’ starting May 29

Directed by Stacey Jaeger, a production stage manager at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, the show is based on the 1989 film of the same name.

Community cookout in Three Rivers aims to unite and uplift residents

The cookout will take place Saturday, May 24 from 1-4 p.m. along Pleasant Street in Three Rivers.

#MomLife: Graduation, now what?

Watershed Voice office manager and occasional #MomLife columnist Steph Hightree mentally prepares for what comes next after her daughter Cadence graduates from Three Rivers High School this evening.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum to host free screening of award-winning ‘Mr. SOUL!’ documentary

The free screening will take place Tuesday, June 17 at 5 p.m. in the Mary Jane Stryker Theater, as part of the museum's annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom: Black Film Festival.

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