Tri-City Record

06/09/2026

Bertha Carter, bookkeeper at Carter’s Farmers Supplies store in Coloma, MI… Did you ever keep books for an organization or store? Who remembers those big bulky ledgers? If you have stories or memories you would like share, please contact North Berrien Historical Museum at 269-468-3330, [email protected]. North Berrien Historical Museum is open for tours, Tuesday through Friday 10-4.

06/08/2026

Press Box Player of the Week for June 4, 2026, is McKenzie Harris of the Coloma High School varsity softball team.

06/08/2026

SAFETY FIRST… The entire 4th grade at Redwood Elementary participated in an electrical safety poster contest through MEC (Midwest Energy and Communications). A representative from MEC came to the school to announce the poster winners. The winner of the contest is Jimena Hernandez from Shaena Lorenz and Stephanie Hallgren’s room. Her poster design warning about fishing near power lines will go on a billboard for all to see this summer!

06/08/2026

THESE KUTE KIDS ARE… Preston and Adelyn Tyler, both won MVP medals in the Watervliet Recreation Council’s Preseason Tournaments! They are the children of Jim and Jessica Tyler of Watervliet, grandchildren of Dan and Char Tyler, Ken and Becky Garland, Sandy Garland, Maxine Mock, and Barb Tyler, and niece and nephew of Deanne Tyler and Kyle Garland.

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06/07/2026

The Herald-Palladium has announced their 2026 Academic All-Stars from participating high schools throughout Southwest Michigan. For 35 years the newspaper has taken nominations from local school district counselors, teachers or principals of graduating students based on their outstanding academic achievements, community and school involvement and overall character. Nominations are based on school enrollments with Watervliet and Coloma nominating two students each.

A panel of judges who are local education professionals review the nominations and select the top 15. The winning students receive a certificate of recognition and a $200 award sponsored by The Herald-Palladium.

Taylor Truman from Coloma High School and Giovanni Ayala from Watervliet High School are among this year’s H-P Academic All-Stars. Runners-up from Coloma and Watervliet are James Anthony and Keira Tremblay, respectively.

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06/07/2026

The Hartford varsity baseball team traveled to Watervliet on Tuesday, May 26, for an MHSAA Division 3 district first-round game against Coloma, looking to keep their season alive with a victory over the Comets and set up a weekend semifinal affair with rival Watervliet.

Hartford Baseball The Hartford varsity baseball team traveled to Watervliet on Tuesday, May 26, for an MHSAA Division 3 district first-round game against Coloma, looking to keep their season alive with a victory over the Comets and set up a weekend semifinal affair with rival Watervliet. However, th...

06/06/2026

Every year on May 20, World Bee Day shines a spotlight on one of the most essential (and often misunderstood) creatures on Earth: the bee. While their familiar buzz may seem small, their impact on our ecosystems, agriculture, and daily lives is enormous.

06/06/2026

CRACKING THE CODE… On Wednesday, May 20, fourth and fifth graders at Coloma Intermediate School (CIS) were transformed into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) detectives. Throughout the day groups of students traveled to various stations where they investigated clues, solved puzzles, and were involved in hands-on learning challenges where a new piece of evidence was revealed to “crack the case.” The students performed “fingerprints forensics,” were “cipher code breakers” and dodged drones at the “Drone Academy.”

CRACKING THE CODE… On Wednesday, May 20, fourth and fifth graders at Coloma Intermediate School (CIS) were transformed into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) detectives. Throughout the day groups of students traveled to various stations where they investigated clues, solved puzzles...

06/05/2026

Earlier this spring Coloma Community Schools was notified that they had been awarded a $330,000 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant to grow and develop their Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

Coloma High School Assistant Principal / CTE Director Mike Churchill and Machine Tool and Welding teacher Chuck Luchies explained that this grant will have a significant impact on the future of the CTE program in the Coloma Community Schools district.

Earlier this spring Coloma Community Schools was notified that they had been awarded a $330,000 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant to grow and develop their Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

06/05/2026

CRACK OF THE BAT… Coloma’s McKenzie Harris takes the pitch and drives the ball back through the box, looking to get a runner on base and put pressure on the defense. Harris had two walks in four at-bats, but shined in the pitching circle, striking out 14 batters, as the Lady Comets took down Watervliet, 11-2 in this District final matchup. (TCR photo by Jerrod Birmele)

Coloma Softball wins District title, Watervliet Baseball falls in District final As we’ve reached the time that the calendar flips from May to June, it means that high school athletics, specifically bat-and-ball sports, are beginning to fade. However, last weekend, district finals took place and t...