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County sends letter to governor, requests Lillywhite’s removal as sheriff
St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite stands in Kalamazoo County District Court in April after pleading guilty to operating while intoxicated charges. On Sept. 2, St. Joseph County commissioners officially sent a letter to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney…
Contingency budget approved to complete West Congress Street project in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project. The construction, which involves the stretch from South Centerville to South Clay, has hit a standstill within the past month, due…
Mike’s Musings: A Mothers Cries Out for Help
I received a phone call from a distraught reader and mother a few days ago, that really hit home. She called me because of the strong positions I have taken in past columns about Big Pharma, opioids and doctors that…
‘No immediate threat’ confirmed after TR high school, middle school briefly locked down
UPDATED AT 9:09 A.M. Wednesday, Sept. 13 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School and Three Rivers Middle School went into a brief lockdown Tuesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious person in the area. According…
High School Football Roundup: Constantine wins clash with #10 Lawton, Colon wins shootout, #2 Mendon stays undefeated
LAWTON — Facing off against a top-10 team in high school football, especially on the road, is never easy. But, against the No. 10 team in Division 7 coming into the night Friday, Constantine came away with a statement victory…
Covered Bridge restorations begin Monday
The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville will be undergoing extensive restorations beginning Monday, Sept. 11. Work, mainly on the bridge’s superstructure, will be going on until near the end of the year. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews…
City approves first reading of marijuana consumption lounge amendment; Public hearing later this month
First District Three Rivers City Commissioner Pat Dane (left) and Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry (right) listen to discussion Tuesday about a possible ordinance amendment to allow for special permit consideration for marijuana consumption lounges in the city. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS |…
Mike’s Musings: Culturally insensitive – these words, phrases are banned
I recently obtained a list of words that a certain company is demanding their employees cannot use, or they will be subject to dismissal. The list was passed on to me after the confidential informant attended a diversity training seminar…
Sturges-Young ‘Performance Series’ announced, season tickets available beginning Sept. 5
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its “Performance Series” entertainment lineup for 2023-24. It includes a variety of genres: comedy, classical music, pop music and theatrical performances. Series tickets are available for purchase Sept. 5-Oct. 12. Season ticket price…
Experienced Maples offense buries Three Rivers in loss to Adrian
Three Rivers senior running back Drew McClain (4) rushes through a pile of defenders on his way to the end zone in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against Adrian, which Three Rivers lost 51-30. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By…
“Out and About” Prisoners of war, gas, and natural resources
It’s great to see so many American flags displayed around the community. What’s even better is to see POW/MIA flags flown as well. It’s unknown how many Prisoners of War (POW) are still missing, but there are some numbers on…
Charlotte pulls away in second half against Three Rivers
CHARLOTTE — It was an eventful first game for Chris Gilliam as head coach of Three Rivers.After all, it’s not every day a coach’s first game gets postponed due to lightning and storms midway through the second quarter.However, when the…
TR girls’, boys’ XC both fourth in division at Under the Lights meet; TR girls champs at Big Hill Invite
GRAND RAPIDS — Both of Three Rivers High School’s cross country teams had good performances at a unique cross country event over the weekend. The teams competed Friday at the 2023 Under the Lights Invite, hosted by Grand Rapids South…
Obituary: Thomas Owen Meyers
Thomas Owen Meyers, the only son born to Kenneth and Eva (Blink (nee Pincomb)) Meyers on November 9th, 1951, peacefully left this world, on August 24th, 2023. Living in South West Michigan always, Tom kept his family front and center…
Obituary: Jean Elaine Weinberg
Jean Elaine Weinberg, 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2023 at LakeHouse Three Rivers (formerly Bowman Place). She was born January 28, 1936 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Burr and Margaret (Harold) Johnson, and graduated from…
City to consider partially allowing consumption lounge consideration with marijuana ordinance
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A new type of marijuana establishment will be considered by the Three Rivers City Commission at a future meeting.On Monday, the Three Rivers Planning Commission recommended to the city commission approval of an…
HarmonyFest celebrates milestone30th anniversary this weekend
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For 30 years, one music festival in St. Joseph County has been a consistent presence on Labor Day weekend, bringing music, harmony and good times to downtown Three Rivers.HarmonyFest returns to downtown Three…
Letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital under consideration by Insight
Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.”Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the proposal.…
45-mph speed limit established for East Lafayette Street in Sturgis; 25-mph during school hours will remain in place
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, from Lakeview Avenue to Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session. Barry Cox, city engineer, provided…
Family’s work brings gardening honors
Gina and Dennis Cates have lived in Sturgis for twenty five years and purchased the house at 501 E Chicago road fourteen years ago. They have six children and two dogs. Gina stated, “when we got the house there were…
