I’m worried about our southern border. Millions of illegals have poured across the border in Texas and Arizona in the past few years. They come from all parts of the world- Central America, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s Note: Four seats on the Three Rivers City Commission will be decided by voters in the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election: Mayor, Third District Commissioner, First District Commissioner, and an At-Large Commissioner seat. For the election,…

WHITE CLOUD — The White Pigeon Chiefs, on the strength of a 66-0 victory against White Cloud, finished the regular season 9-0. The win gives them the outright Southwest 10 championship, and they’ll carry their unblemished record into the playoffs,…

Timothy Bruce Davis, 64, of White Pigeon, died peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in his residence.             His life began March 24, 1959 in Niles, Michigan.             Tim was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and a music lover, especially Elvis…

Benita Rainors, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Birch Meadows Senior Care. Arrangements by Hohner Funeral Home.

Franklin E. Jezek   1/9/29 to 10/17/23 Franklin E. (Frank) went to meet his maker and be reunited with his loving wife on October 17, 2023.  He was born January 9,1929 to Frank and Blanche (Hemzacek) Jezek, Jr. in Chicago, IL…

We have a lot of construction going on in our neighborhood. A new house, several doors down, is almost completed. Our next-door neighbors will soon be having their house improved with a lot of remodeling. It’s fascinating to watch construction,…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s Note: Four seats on the Three Rivers City Commission will be decided by voters in the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election: Mayor, Third District Commissioner, First District Commissioner, and an At-Large Commissioner seat. For the November…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A draft of proposed rules for Three Rivers’ newest dog park will have to sit and stay just a bit longer before they’re approved.On Monday, the Three Rivers Planning Commission tabled a set…

By Dennis Volkert  Alan Albarran was appointed Wednesday to a 2nd Precinct seat on Sturgis City Commission, to fulfill the unexpired term of Brandon Kinsey. Albarran was chosen in a 5-3 roll-call vote from commissioners.  He will join the board formally Nov.…

Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved revisions to a contract for clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes.The contract addresses two details of the position. It outlines and clarifies duties, benefits and supervision. City charter outlines the clerk and treasurer positions, selected by the…

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts presents “Monster Mash” Oct. 28, 8 p.m.-midnight.It’s billed as a scary evening of fun in a Haunted Mansion-themed atmosphere. The event is for ages 21 and up.Basic admission is $15. A party pack is available for…

Sturgis Public Schools finance committee met Oct. 12 and outlined funding and scheduling recommendations and revised a project list for the 2023-24 academic year. Members present were superintendent Art Ebert; board of education members Ben Myers, Betsie Drumm and Kerri Millett;…

I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type,…

Notable topics for the Oct. 25 meeting of Sturgis City Commission.  Topping the agenda is the board’s selection of second precinct commissioner, to fill the remainder of Brandon Kinsey’s unexpired term.  Alan Albanian and Rodger Moyer have applied for the…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PARCHMENT — The tone of Friday night’s contest between Constantine and Parchment was set from the very first drive of the game. On the third play of the game, a third and three for Parchment, a…

The Rite Aid store at 102 N. Centerville Road in Sturgis will close Nov. 7, as part of a company restructuring plan.  Earlier this week, the Philadelphia-based company announced it intends to close 154 stores, including 19 in Michigan. Rite…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON(Clockwise from top left) Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joe Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor make their case to the community on why they should be the next St. Joseph County sheriff during a candidate forum held…

WHITE PIGEON — The White Pigeon Chiefs kept their unbeaten record spotless, and tied a school record for points scored, in a 72-6 runaway win Friday against Greenwood (Ind.) Christian Academy. The Chiefs piled up 72 points in a shutout…

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team concluded their season with a third-place finish at the MHSAA Division 4 regional tournament held in Three Rivers Wednesday, Oct. 11.The Wildcats finished with five team points, tied with Hillsdale, and finishing…