<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tri-City Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tri-City Record]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:33:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tricityrecord.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Dyson receives 2026 Most Improved Senior Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[INAUGURAL AWARD… Congratulations to Josh Dyson, recipient of the 2026 Most Improved Senior Award presented by Principal Abel Robles. This is the first time Hartford High School has given this award, voted on by teachers to recognize a senior whose growth, resilience, and determination truly stand out.  This honor is not just about grades. It is about perseverance, learning from challenges, and continuing to push forward. Josh’s journey is an example that success is not defined by where...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/josh-dyson-receives-2026-most-improved-senior-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc9b7125e3fb6b30c870c5</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_5c54af4c418746d0b68816705e21436e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_714,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford 2026 Prom Royalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARTFORD 2026 PROM ROYALTY… The Hartford Junior / Senior Prom for 2026 was held Saturday, May 2 celebrating the theme “At Last We See The Lights.” Crowned for this year’s royalty were: (from the left) Prince Jovany Garcia Hernandez, Queen Destiny Davis-Russell, King Josh Dyson, and Princess Lily Goodson. 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Head Coach Tom Golden said, “Emma has had a great offseason. She has prepared herself...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/press-box-player-of-the-week-emma-kirksey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc99bd4f7ebdc9f6a640a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:56:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_0bd489e191514eab8a33e9fd296630df~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_665,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Heather Jarvis </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coloma Press Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coloma Baseball]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/coloma-press-box-253</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc99784f7ebdc9f6a63fdf</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:54:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_ad68aa42ef374786b40bce009fc61e80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jerrod Birmele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watervliet Press Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watervliet Baseball]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/watervliet-press-box-251</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc9919ff1f32555729c61c</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:53:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_62d5de0de69744dca0c786148b80fb9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jerrod Birmele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford Press Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[GAME-HIGH EFFORT… In their home conference doubleheader on Apr. 30, 2026, Hartford’s #3 Makala Anchor managed to get a team-high five hits in against Decatur. Unfortunately, the Lady Huskies could not pull off a win last Thursday against their rivals. (TCR photo by Micah Jones)]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/hartford-press-box-254</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc98c4fd9cdd8bcdb37183</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:51:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_c253fda990c84750a031b8ce770d0466~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jerrod Birmele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coloma High School Students of the Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLOMA HIGH SCHOOL… Students of the Month for April 2026: (from the left) Shaelyn Claeys - sophomore, Kiley Beilman – freshman, KJ Young – senior, and Charles Gagliardo – junior. 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At this time in the meeting, it is opened up to citizens and visitors to speak. Mary Harrison from the Coloma Public Library let the board know that the library would be closed for one day for a staff development...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/coloma-announces-splash-pad-opening-by-memorial-day-board-approves-resolution-to-accept-2026-medic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb98b33587ab080fb87445</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_90ede685f8b34937a4fa350b30462cd2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Heather Jarvis </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tri-City area voters decide school bonds and millage proposals in May 5 Election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters across the Tri-City area headed to the polls Tuesday for several important school and public service proposals, with residents in the Coloma, Eau Claire, and Watervliet districts weighing in on funding requests aimed at infrastructure, operations, and public safety. Unofficial election results were still being finalized Tuesday evening. Coloma results  In the Coloma Community Schools district, voters considered an $8.73 million bond proposal that would fund upgrades to classrooms,...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/tri-city-area-voters-decide-school-bonds-and-millage-proposals-in-may-5-election</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb98697c50fb68b37ee07e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a25894_df207c8a13dc4c2991c63c3a38f254a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Widdis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kute Kids: Quentin, Emma, and Conner Clements]]></title><description><![CDATA[THESE KUTE KIDS ARE… Quentin (2), Emma (8) and Conner (6) Clements enjoying the warmer weather playing house and store. Their proud parents are Nate and Kelly Clements of Coloma.  Scott and Roseann Clements, Randy and Chris Kniebes and Rita Robinson are the grandparents to these Kute Kids.]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/kute-kids-quentin-emma-and-conner-clements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb9a693587ab080fb87780</guid><category><![CDATA[Kute Kid]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_af89308a77ec44df836933671b2f6c76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_946,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford High School announces Academic Top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACADEMIC TOP 10… Hartford High School is proud to announce the Class of 2026 Top 10 students. Pictured are: (from the left) Bryson Prillwitz, Weston Pitcher, Destiny Davis-Russell, Sullivan Summerhill, Shane Brink, Anahi Ugalde-Rivas, Isaiah Lovell, Jose Sanchez, Joel Garcia, and Jamilette Vinaja.                                                                                                                                                                           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Shown (from the left): Miss Blossomtime/ Miss Eau Claire-Sodus-Dowagiac Taylor Costanza, Blossomtime 2nd Runner-up/ Miss...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/annual-blessing-of-the-blossoms-takes-place-on-may-3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb97649fa0baa4b8b758a2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_f2e8aaeac7e14f45b6f0d465293362a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coral McGuffey, Watervliet High School student,  receives RESA Award for Art at The Box Factory Community Student Art Exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[AWARD WINNING ART… Watervliet High School student, Coral McGuffey received the RESA Award for High School 3D Art at The Box Factory Community Student Art Exhibition. She entered an air-dry clay dragon sculpture “Guardian of the Stars and Sky.”  Each year, Berrien RESA, The Box Factory for the Arts, and Krasl Art Center work together to present two amazing Community Student Art Exhibitions, one for elementary students and one for middle school and high school students. This year the exhibit...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/coral-mcguffey-watervliet-high-school-student-receives-resa-award-for-art-at-the-box-factory-comm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb9c923587ab080fb87c5e</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a25894_8ad905b571834cbd8028a84d3bc5acf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford Middle School Students of the Week!]]></title><description><![CDATA[HARTFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL… “Students of the Week” for May 1, 2026 are: (from the left) 6th Grade - Lili Hernandez-Rodriguez is doing a great job of growing into her role as a middle schooler. She is giving more in classroom conversations, adding to the classroom dynamic and volunteering to speak more often.  7th Grade - Sofia Chavarria Chavez is a kind, hardworking student who always gives her best effort and is willing to help others whenever needed. Though quiet, she asks thoughtful questions,...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/hartford-middle-school-students-of-the-week-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb9ac83587ab080fb87851</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_52c0402dfc434338bd358b45b8ffde8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_551,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watervliet 4th of July planning meeting, May 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Watervliet Business Association’s Independence Weekend Celebration committee is holding a planning meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Volunteers are invited to attend the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. at the Watervliet Fire Station on Pleasant Street.]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/watervliet-4th-of-july-planning-meeting-may-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb994c9fa0baa4b8b75c75</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a25894_c69dcac08c8445cfa8cb166f26deda9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision Day 2026 at Coloma High School recognized all graduating seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditionally, May 1 is the national college commitment deadline for graduating seniors. The staff and administration at Coloma Community Schools believe that every post-secondary path chosen by their graduating seniors deserves to be honored and celebrated. On Friday, May 1, 2026, all seniors whether entering the workforce, the military, trade/technical programs, or a two or four year college were recognized and celebrated.  Principal Craig Fisher addressed the CHS seniors, “Each of you has...]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/decision-day-2026-at-coloma-high-school-recognized-all-graduating-seniors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fb9c26b27e981e27ca73ae</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_97754cca99df4e93936e85762627eb73~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_715,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tri-City Record</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watervliet Press Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watervliet Baseball]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/watervliet-press-box-250</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3659cc99eb1cb510b0f31</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:23:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cd619_62d5de0de69744dca0c786148b80fb9f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jerrod Birmele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartford Press Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartford Baseball]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/hartford-press-box-253</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3654f7b1c42fb24efd3af</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Box & Sports]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:21:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a25894_aa2994c8e99846dabc2201d4e8b7b61e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jerrod Birmele</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reminiscing with Pearl Playford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published February 27, 1964]]></description><link>https://www.tricityrecord.com/post/reminiscing-with-pearl-playford-79</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f251877475e016cb977103</guid><category><![CDATA[Outdoors]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Pearl Playford</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce hosts successful After Hours Event at Hartford Pharmacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT… Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce held an After Hours Event at Hartford Pharmacy on April 23, 2026. 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