Christine Charleymea Evans, 66, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home. She was born May 8, 1957 in Three Rivers, the daughter and ninth child of Sterling and Margaret (Parker) White. She lived in Three Rivers her whole life. Christine accepted Christ at an early age and her church home Read More…
One hundred years ago, everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today, everyone has a car and only the rich have horses.If you are planning on sending Christmas gifts to family and friends via the U.S. Postal Service, now would be a great time to start taking those packages to the post Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A lawsuit filed last week in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court seeks a preliminary injunction and the invalidation of two land transfer agreements made between two local townships this year involving the same property owned by the mayor of Three Rivers. On Friday, Dec. 8, a lawsuit was Read More…
Jordan WilcoxAssistant Publisher “Brrrr” was the sound uttered by hundreds at Sturgis Middle School on Tuesday.That was because they were taking part in the Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, where participants, called “plungers,” have to jump into a pool of nearly 40-degree water. It’s put on yearly by the Michigan Special Olympics Read More…
By Dennis Volkert At the Dec. 11 meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education, superintendent Art Ebert outlined results of a two-part “visioning session” for Sturgis High School soccer field.A group comprising coaches, students, parents and community members, the sessions yielded both a short-term and long-term wish list.The first session explored the current facility’s Read More…
By Dennis Volkert A public hearing was held Wednesday at a meeting of Sturgis City Commission, regarding boundaries for Local Development Finance Authority, as part of a development plan.Commissioners approved adoption of a resolution approving amendments to the development plan and tax increment financing plan, also called TIF.Local Development Finance Authority, or LDFA, is an Read More…
A long time ago, I was in a convenience story buying a soft drink and candy bar, when I noticed a guy stuffing several items inside his coat. He then proceeded to walk out paying for nothing. I froze and did nothing. I was ashamed that I didn’t chase after him, or at least inform Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A plan to cancel bus routes in Three Rivers Community Schools is slated to continue for the foreseeable future. During Monday’s work session at the TRCS Board of Education meeting, Transportation Director Kenni Jean Schrader and Facilities Director Brian Leonard told board members that even though they are Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers Tuesday expanded who is eligible for free water testing kits through the city, giving more households the chance to test their water for lead. City commissioners unanimously approved purchasing 150 water testing kits per year at nearly $9,700 in total from their fund Read More…
My progressive friends may “go bananas” over this thought, but I believe the U.S. should contemplate withdrawing from the United Nations.Yes, it is “radical” but what does this once very useful organization do for the U.S? I would argue it has become too big and bureaucratic, and divisive to get anything of substance done.All the Read More…