Tri-City Record

11/06/2025

Southwest Veterans Support Group will be holding their 23rd annual "Salute To Our Veterans" program on November 11 at 6:30 at Eau Claire High School - with a free dinnner for any Veteran and one guest.

11/06/2025

This week's issue of the Tri City Record is on newsstands, in the mail, and online!

The Tri-City Record is your weekly, local newspaper for Coloma, Hartford, and Watervliet, faithfully serving these communities since 1882.

11/05/2025

2026 YOUNG BLOSSOMTIME ROYALTY… Children between the ages of 6 and 15 competed Sunday, Oct. 26 for the titles of Blossomtime Bud Prince & Princess, Miss Jr. Teen and Miss Teen Blossomtime. The pageant was held at the St. Joseph High School Auditorium. These young titleholders will take an active role in the Festival.

Shown are Bud Prince Korey Lopez (center) of Coloma and his court. Korey (9) is the son of Korey Lopez and Heather Lopez and attends Brown Elementary School in St. Joseph. Bud Prince 1st Runner-Up is Finn DeHaven (left) and Carter Foran (right) 2nd Runner-Up, both from Stevensville.

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11/05/2025

It crawls out of the swamp at night and scuttles over the mud searching for unsuspecting victims! Beware its dangerous pinching claws!

No, it is not the Creature from the Black Lagoon. It is the Devil Crayfish.

It crawls out of the swamp at night and scuttles over the mud searching for unsuspecting victims! Beware its dangerous pinching claws! No, it is not the Creature from the Black Lagoon. It is the Devil Crayfish. Rather than inhabit streams and rivers, the devil crayfish species burrow into the muddy....

11/05/2025

It's November, the month that is recognized as Healthy Bladder Awareness. It is a time to bring attention to the importance of urinary health. For senior citizens, one of the most common bladder issues is the urinary tract infection (UTI). While UTIs can happen at any age, older adults are at higher risk due to natural changes in the bladder, other health conditions, and sometimes even the side effects of medications.

Simple ways to prevent UTIs in senior citizens during Healthy Bladder Awareness MonthAngela Widdis8 hours ago3 min readWant to read more?Subscribe to tricityrecord.com to keep reading this exclusive post. Subscribe NowSenior Side

11/04/2025

STUDENT HANDIWORK… The Watervliet Athletic Boosters commissioned the high school wood shop to design and build an outdoor menu frame for the concession stand. Student Lucas Wilder took up the challenge and knocked it out of the park!
If you have a community project that the WHS woodworking students can assist with, please reach out to Luke Dennison at [email protected].
(Contributed photo)

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11/04/2025

In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom to mean they should avoid consolidating their investment accounts and keep their money spread across multiple financial institutions, often working with several different financial advisors.

In the world of investing, we’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” It’s solid advice that emphasizes the importance of diversifying your investments. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom to mean they should avoid consolidating their investment ac...

11/04/2025

Mrs. Allen’s Kindergarten and First Grade Halloween Party during the 1957-1958 school year… some children identified are: Devil mask behind Mrs. Allen, Daniel Krause; boy in the back row without a mask, Jerry Bohn; girl sitting center at the table without a mask, Kathy Bailey Neuman.

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.

From the photo collection at the North Berrien Historical Museum

300 Coloma Avenue, Coloma

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11/03/2025

The ninth week of action in the Tri-City Record’s Armchair Quarterback contest had some daunting choices on the gridiron, as our knowledgeable diehards attempted to pick the winners in three local high school, four collegiate, and three professional football games. Regarding the final records from our contest last week, just three of our accomplished scholars passed the weekly examination, while three others received failing grades, leaving this educator wondering if the test was just that difficult!

The ninth week of action in the Tri-City Record’s Armchair Quarterback contest had some daunting choices on the gridiron, as our knowledgeable diehards attempted to pick the winners in three local high school, four collegiate, and three professional football games. Regarding the final records from...

11/03/2025

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH… On Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 Hartford Assistant Superintendent Holly Bruning was at Redwood Elementary to assist with announcing the Huskies of the Month! Students were chosen by teachers for displaying HUSKY of the Month values: Helpful, Understanding, Safe, Kind, and having a Yes, I Can Attitude.
Congratulations to Camila Acosta Rodriguez, Ulises Cardoso-Pizano, Khloe Davis, Zephyn Friday, Remi Gasca, Henry Gonzalez, Elliot Kelly, Aaron Linares, Mason Perez, Joselyn Sanchez Estrada and Saylor Tinker. (Contributed photo)

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11/03/2025

THIS KUTE KID IS… one-year-old Brady Johnson, born to Alissa Rodriguez & Brandon Johnson. His older sister is Kinlee Johnson, all from Watervliet.

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11/02/2025

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE… Coloma Junior High students attend assembly on Oct. 22, 2025, during Unity Week celebrating National Bullying Prevention Month. Guest speaker was Kelly Baptist, author and interventionist. The 2025 Unity Week began preparation by the Student Council last spring. (TCR photo by Sheila Schultz)

Coloma Junior High Student Council organized “Unity Week” to combat bullyingSheila Schultz7 hours ago2 min readA LEARNING EXPERIENCE… Coloma Junior High students attend assembly on Oct. 22, 2025, during Unity Week celebrating National Bullying Prevention Month. Guest speaker was Kelly Baptist,...