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Candidate Questionnaire: Fred Barclay for White Pigeon School Board

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 30 candidates running for elected school board positions in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. Leading up to the General Election on November 3, Watershed will publish the questionnaires as it receives them back from the candidates. Fred Barclay, an incumbent candidate for the School Board of White Pigeon Community Schools, filled out our questionnaire. These are his answers.

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Candidate Questionnaire: DyAnn Steinberger for Mendon School Board

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 30 candidates running for elected school board positions in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. Leading up to the General Election on November 3, Watershed will publish the questionnaires as it receives them back from the candidates. DyAnn Steinberger, an incumbent candidate for the School Board of Mendon Community Schools, filled out our questionnaire. These are her answers.

County Approves New Hires, Early Retirement Incentives

At a regular meeting of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, commissioners approved the hire of two new employees for the Sheriff’s Department, making an exception to a current hiring freeze. They include a position in road patrol and one in the corrections department that is responsible for courthouse security.

City Approves Memorandum of Understanding with Dairy Plant for Wastewater Treatment

At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Three Rivers City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding sewer service for the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) dairy in Constantine.

Three Rivers Master Plan in Final Review Stages

At Tuesday’s regular Three Rivers City Commission meeting, Paul Lippens of the Northville consulting firm McKenna said changes have been incorporated into the document following a 63-day public comment period that began in early June. There are only a few steps remaining before the document becomes official.

Candidate Questionnaire: Ben Karle for Three Rivers School Board

Watershed Voice sent out questionnaires to over 30 candidates running for elected school board positions in St. Joseph County and the surrounding area. Leading up to the General Election on November 3, Watershed will publish the questionnaires as it receives them back from the candidates. Ben Karle, a candidate for the Three Rivers Community Schools’ Board of Education, filled out our questionnaire. These are his answers.

Moag: Masks Still Required in Three Rivers Schools

Superintendent Ron Moag said a recent masking policy for all students and staff will remain in place at all Three Rivers Community Schools (TRCS) buildings. At a Board of Education (BOE) work session Monday evening, Moag said state agencies like the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to require them despite a Friday Michigan Supreme Court Decision pertaining to the legal legitimacy of pandemic-related Executive Orders from the Governor’s Office.

Watershed Voice to Hold Saturday Fundraiser

As the online news magazine Watershed Voice enters the third quarter of its first year in business, staff and volunteers are making a push to ensure the online news magazine has solid footing to remain in business and grow. This Saturday, October 10, they plan to hold a drive-thru fundraiser at the Huss School parking lot at Eighth and Broadway Streets in Three Rivers.

Local Meetings Primer: City, County Commissions Meeting Tonight

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, October 6. Both are accessible via the Zoom online meeting platform, which is also accessible by telephone.

Candidate Questionnaire: Geraldine Jaramillo for Three Rivers School Board

Geraldine Jaramillo, an incumbent candidate for the Board of Education of Three Rivers Community Schools, filled out our questionnaire. These are her answers.

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