Tri-City Record

08/05/2025

ARCHITECT RENDERING… The public was welcomed on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to the design viewing of the proposed changes to Ely Park in downtown Hartford. The viewing was held at the Vanderlyn Community Center. (Contributed Photo)

On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Hartford City Commissioner’s business meeting began with public comments. Resident Dan Danger expressed his displeasure with the placement of the most recent Eagle Scout Project that is scheduled for installation at Ely Park.

08/05/2025

An image of a portion of Lake Michigan Beach from the sand dunes at Riverside… Have you ever taken a photo from a very high vantage point? Have you seen the area from this perspective? If you have memories or stories you would like to 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.

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08/04/2025

Brayden Harasewicz, an incoming freshman at Watervliet High School, who had a stellar season on the baseball field, is the Tri-City Record Press Box Player of the Week for July 31, 2025.

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08/04/2025

From muddy footprints and pollen buildup indoors to overgrown grass and dried-out lawns outside, it can be tough to stay on top of it all. That’s where Mr. Clean’s Cleaning and Restoration steps in—your one-stop solution for a sparkling home and a vibrant yard all summer long.

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08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

THESE KUTE KIDS ARE… Emilio and Amara, twins of Desteni and Luis Guevara of Hartford. They are baby brother and sister to three siblings (Xavier, Maiya and Naomi), and grandson and granddaughter of Judy and Daniel Mireles.
Emilio and Amara just celebrated their half birthday on July 20th with a watermelon cake!

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08/03/2025

Rev. Hoffmeyer’s weekly column, “Lamplight for the Week” will run on the Letters and Commentary page of the Tri-City Record beginning Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. This spiritual submission will replace Spiritual Compass Points which was written by Pastor David Helms of Plymouth Congregational Church in Watervliet, until his passing in March 2025.

Reverend Alex Hoffmeyer is currently serving as Pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Coloma. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Classics from Valparaiso University and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Rev. Hoffmeyer grew up north of Chicago in a town called Munde...

08/03/2025

The Watervliet All Class Reunion will meet Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The Watervliet Public Schools will once again host the event. However, due to construction, the exact location is unknown at this time. The festivities will either be in the high school cafeteria or in the middle school gymnasium.

The Watervliet All Class Reunion will meet Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The Watervliet Public Schools will once again host the event. However, due to construction, the exact location is unknown at this time. The festivities will either be in the....

08/02/2025

POP UP IN THE PARKING LOT… at Coloma Elementary School was well received by students and parents on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. On Tuesdays in July students in grades K-5 have had the opportunity to select three books to keep and read at home. Coloma Community Schools believes that “Pop Ups in the Parking Lot” helps engage children in summer reading and promotes active learning during the summer break. (TCR photo by Sheila Schultz)

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08/02/2025

FEMA, state and local officials will conduct a public briefing August 5, 2025, for residents to learn about emergency public health and safety plans and preparations for the restart of the Holtec Palisades, LLC nuclear power plant.

08/02/2025

12U PANTHERS… The Watervliet Pony All Star team played in six tournaments during the 2025 season, taking the championship at Coloma, Paw Paw and Hartford. They played a diversity of teams, including travel teams; outscoring their opponents 216-125 with 19 wins and 7 losses. As a team they collected 193 hits and 89 walks, and making every tournament interesting with 22 home runs. The team collectively batted .383 avg. and had an OBP of .489. It is reported they represented Watervliet with grace, pride, and fantastic sportsmanship every game. Players are Mason Spear, Mason Palmer, Kobe Dew, Jaxon Cearlock, Tyler Marshall, Carter Schlipp, Ryder Tremblay, Luke Paris, Brody Rhinehart, Bryson Rhinehart, Brysen James and Caleb Guajardo. Head Coach is Zack Spear. Assisting him is Coach Paris, Coach James, Coach Dew and Coach Palmer. (Contributed photo)

Fall sports schedules taking shape

08/01/2025

The candidates interviewed were Kevin Schooley and Dr. Carole Schmidt. Both candidates went through the process privately while the other one waited in another room during the board meeting.

Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, July 23, 2025, to interview candidates for both the interim superintendent position and the Board of Education candidates. The full board was in attendance.