Coloma Charter Township Board met on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Coloma Charter Township Hall. Township Supervisor Ken Parrigin called the business meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

MURAL OF MANY HANDS… Community members helped create a vibrant mural celebrating Watervliet, each contributing a uniquely colored square to the finished artwork. Participants selected a numbered square, colored it in their own style, and placed it at the corresponding location on the mural’s grid board. The 200-piece project, organized by Josh Coffin, was completed during Watervliet’s Independence Day Festival and the following Thursday at Oasis Park. (TCR photo by Josh Coffi

BRIDGING SUMMER HUNGER GAP… On Monday, July 13, 2026 Coloma Community Schools gave an opportunity for local news media to have a behind the scenes look into how the district is providing breakfast and lunch meals to area students each week throughout the summer. Approximately a dozen adults and students workers were involved in constructing boxes and then packing them with a combination of fresh fruits and veggies, along with frozen main dish entrees to be consumed throughout

HARTFORD LIBRARY EXPANDING… The Hartford Public Library proudly accepted a $50,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile on June 29, 2026. The grant will fund the construction of a new pavilion on the library grounds, creating an outdoor gathering space for community programs and events. Its impact will strengthen community connection and create an inclusive hub for learning, creativity and engagement. This Hartford Library project is one of 26 selected from more than 2,000 applicants

In 50 years, the future Watervliet community of 2076 will open a time capsule filled with pieces and snapshots of life as we know it in 2026.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Justin Heim, consultant, addressed approximately 45 local residents concerning the findings of the Fire Emergency Services Master Plan and Consolidation Study. Heim, of Heim and Associates, explained the findings of the original 161 page draft study that explores the potential for shared fire services between North Berrien Fire Rescue (Coloma, Coloma Charter Township, and Hagar Township) and the Watervliet / Watervliet Charter Township fire departm

A Hartford man’s efforts to clean up a recently purchased property in Hagar Township took an unexpected turn when he uncovered what was later identified as a World War II-era military practice bomb. Rick Hall, the property owner, had been working to clear the land, removing trees and preparing the ground with a rototiller when he struck an object buried beneath the soil. “I hit something, and I’d been hitting some rocks, metal, and pieces of wood,” he recalled. “I had a who

There will be a retirement celebration on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church, 4401 Fikes Road, Benton Harbor to honor Pastor David Haase. The celebration is open to the public. Dave Haase of Watervliet started his pastoral career in July 2007 serving at the Breedsville United Methodist Church, Breedsville, MI. A few months later he was asked to additionally take on Townline United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale, MI. Pasto

WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL… had the pleasure of celebrating their Students of the Month for May 2026 with a special breakfast attended by students and their families. The Student of the Month program recognizes students who consistently demonstrate the qualities that make the WHS school community stronger—academic effort, leadership, character, perseverance, citizenship, and a commitment to helping others. These students represent the very best of what it means to be a Panther.

The Watervliet Independence Day Committee is partnering with the North Berrien Historical Museum to fill a time capsule in recognition of America250. They now look to the community for involvement.