Tri-City Record is proud to recognize Cole Getz from Watervliet High School as the July 9, 2026 Player of the Week for his outstanding accomplishments on the track and his dedication throughout his high school athletic career. The son of LeAnne Rose and Herb Getz, Cole recently graduated after excelling as a multi-sport athlete in both football and track and field. During the track season, he competed in the long jump, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay, and 4x200-meter relay....

PRESENTING… 2026 Coloma Queen Cassidy Emrath and her court as they visit City Hall and meet the Coloma City Council. Pictured (from the left): Miss Coloma Cassidy Emrath, Miss Teen Coloma 1st Runner-Up Zoey Rickman, Miss Teen Coloma Savannah French, Miss Coloma 1st Runner-Up Shelby Thomas, and Mr. Coloma Hunter Pounders. (TCR photo by Heather Jarvis)

Watervliet Public Schools Board of Education held a public budget meeting followed by their budget meeting for the next fiscal year, Monday, June 29, at the high school media center. President John Oliphant called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Roll Call revealed all board members present, along with new superintendent Craig Thornton.