After previous articles addressing the ongoing dispute between Watervliet Township officials, residents of the Deerwood Estates subdivision and KOHOE Properties, the property’s managers have issued a detailed rebuttal outlining their version of events and requesting formal clarification from the township regarding the property’s zoning status. In a letter addressed to the Watervliet Township Board and officials on Aug. 20, 2026, Robert Holbrook said the purpose of the corres

TCR Photo by Sheila Shultz Opening day for approximately 130 Coloma teachers and staff took place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Coloma Community Schools employees were greeted by numerous agencies who provided information and goodies to all personnel prior to the opening day breakfast and guest speakers. Participating agencies on hand to welcome teachers and staff included: Aflac Insurance, Biggby Coffee, Coloma Community Schools Administration, Coloma P

JUMPIN’ JACOBS… Coloma Volleyball’s #3 Kaelyn Jacobs rises above the net during the varsity Lady Comets’ season-opening match Saturday, Aug. 22. Jacobs and the Comets opened the 2026 season at home with their Early Bird Tournament, beginning what they hope will be a successful campaign as they look to continue improving and make a run toward a district championship. (TCR photo by Micah Jones)

Bainbridge Township Supervisor Andy Gardiner called the August 10, 2026 township business meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. All board members were present.

HOMETOWN HERO… Anthony Wade of Watervliet poses for a photo, representing the courage and willingness to step up when his community needed him. Wade, along with several other citizens, was credited with helping thwart what could have become an active-shooter situation at Coach’s Bar & Grill in Stevensville on July 31, 2026. (TCR photo by Angela Widdis) Most people walking into a restaurant for dinner expect an evening with family or friends. Few expect to find themselves ma

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Coloma Community Schools Board of Education was held on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Trustee Tandy Ulleg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

After 42 years under the leadership of the Bayer-Loshbough family, ownership of the Tri-City Record has passed to Joshua Coffin, turning the page in the 144-year-old newspaper’s history. Karl and Anne Bayer’s tenure began when they moved their family from Dryden to Watervliet in 1984, after which daughter Amy Loshbough later carried the family legacy forward as owner and editor. The transfer became official Aug. 1, 2026. Joshua is a lifelong Watervliet resident; born, raised

Rick L. Rasmussen, an 83-year-old local historian, author of several books on the history of Paw Paw Lake, and Michael J. Hall, 79, a retired senior manager who spent 40 years with Whirlpool Corporation, both reside in a nursing home in southwest Michigan. Although the two men come from different backgrounds, life experiences, and interests, they discovered a common purpose and set out to work together on a meaningful project to benefit Berrien County.

8U CHAMPS... Watervliet Panther 8U team beat the Coloma Comet 8U in a Sunday afternoon championship at the Watervliet All Star tournament at Hays Park on July 19, 2026. Panther Player Hudson Prestidge clinched the win with an out-of-the-park home run. The Watervliet team is coached by Willy and Brook Loshbough and Kevin Eastman. Congratulations to both Tri-City area teams! (Contributed photo)

INAUGURAL... Watervliet Boys All Star Tournament this past weekend at Hays Park! After the smoke cleared on Friday the Saturday morning tournament was packed with athletes and families ready for the last tournament of the season. Watervliet’s #13 Bryson Holwerda is safe in Sunday’s early game against crosstown rival Hartford. The Watervliet 10U team came home with the championship rings after they beat Buchanan. (TCR photo by Amy Loshbough)