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Three Rivers
The following is Watershed Voice’s candidate questionnaire for November’s Three Rivers mayoral race. We will run all completed questionnaires in the order they’re received prior to Election Day. Vernis Mims Jr. filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.
The following is Watershed Voice’s candidate questionnaire for November’s contested Three Rivers City Commission races. We will run all completed questionnaires in the order they’re received prior to Election Day. Torrey Brown filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.
The following is Watershed Voice’s candidate questionnaire for November’s Three Rivers mayoral race. We will run all completed questionnaires in the order they’re received prior to Election Day. Mayor Tom Lowry filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.
Andrew George of Three Rivers gives his “strong endorsement for Tom Lowry as our next Mayor of Three Rivers,” citing “competence and experience” as important attributes to consider when voting on Tuesday, November 7.
Editor’s note: Watershed Voice does not endorse any candidates for public office, and any views or opinions expressed in this letter are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Watershed Voice staff or its board of directors.
The following is Watershed Voice’s candidate questionnaire for November’s contested Three Rivers City Commission races. We will run all completed questionnaires in the order they’re received prior to Election Day. John Kish filled out our questionnaire, these are his answers.
While gaining some understanding of how one identifies is the first step toward being authentic to oneself, what comes next for many LGBTQ+ youth is confusion, anxiety, depression, isolation, fear and discrimination. Help is available if one is willing to reach out.
The 2023 SWMJC Mental Wellness Project produced packages of stories focusing on: the mental health of caregivers, published in March; issues around youth mental health, published in June; and mental health workforce issues, published in August.
Our final series this year is The Science and Art of Well-being: Innovations and best practices in mental health care. This package features four solutions journalism stories, all of which Watershed Voicewill publish this week.
The Three Rivers City Commission will convene tonight for its regularly scheduled meeting at Three Rivers City Hall beginning at 6 p.m.
GilChrist Retreat Center, located on 67 acres in Fabius Township, has been hosting individuals and groups on spiritual retreats for 28 years. One of its founders, Molly Vass-Lehman, decided to write a book about it, and will be hosting a book signing and open house on Saturday, October 15 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the book’s publication.
A group of over 40 people gathered Monday night at the Huss Project to discuss concerns about the state of the water supply in Three Rivers.
Following a totally planned and not at all unintentional 80-day hiatus, Keep Your Voice Down is back! Alek and Doug return to their respective mics to discuss the 2023 LION Local Journalism Awards in North Carolina, mental health, and Watershed Voice’s upcoming NewsMatch fundraising campaign.
See the list of free activities and a map of where to find them at the first annual Fall Festival in Three Rivers on Saturday, October 28.
A nonpartisan group called With Many Hands is organizing a “a community-wide meeting” for Monday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at The Huss Project (1008 8th Street) to discuss concerns over the quality, safety, and price of the City of Three Rivers’ water.
Watershed Voice columnist Amy Davidhizar writes about the recent tragedy that befell the Three Rivers community, and where we go from here.
Editor’s Note: This column makes reference to suicide and other issues related to mental health. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Text or call 988 to chat with someone now.
A 16-year-old Three Rivers girl died Monday as a result of a car vs. pedestrian crash in Fabius Township, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department.
Watershed Voice columnist Steph Hightree writes about the significance of her kids’ 13th and 16th birthdays in this week’s #MomLife.
Marijuana consumption lounges will not be coming to a downtown Three Rivers storefront near you, at least not any time soon. The Three Rivers City Commission voted 4-2 against an amendment to the city’s marijuana ordinance Tuesday that would have allowed such an establishment in the central (B-3) business zoning district following a public hearing.