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Mike’s Musings: Fearmongers seeking more COVID restrictions, again
Here we go again- or I would like to say, I hope not. I continually hear rumblings that COVID vaccinations are again going to be required and masks mandatory in some locations. Will this lead to more schools and business…
Flint-based Insight proposes acquisition of Sturgis Hospital
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…
Work continues on splash pad in Sturgis
Concrete was poured Aug. 21 for the main portion of the splash pad at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis. On Aug. 18, workers finished concrete work for the surrounding area. According to city manager Andrew Kuk, work continues with…
Michigan Ave., Main St. in TR slated for 2029 reconstruct by MDOT
MDOT is planning to work on the entirety of Michigan Avenue and Main Street in Three Rivers in Fiscal Year 2028, with construction expected for 2029, as part of a draft Five-Year Transportation Plan revealed earlier this month. Pictured is…
TR boys’ tennis starts season with wins, 4th place tourney finish
THREE RIVERS — Coming off a state finals appearance last year, the Three Rivers boys’ tennis team continued their winning start Tuesday, defeating Buchanan 6-2. The ‘Cats won all four singles matches, and won in two doubles matches. At No.…
Obituary: Eleanor L. Pashby
Eleanor L. Pashby, age 97 of Constantine, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehab in Three Rivers.She was born April 5, 1926 in Constantine, a daughter of Herman and Sadie (Thorn) Skelton. Eleanor graduated from Constantine…
Obituary: Bryan Randall Fink
Bryan Randall Fink, 39, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at his home. He was born September 16, 1983 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Michael and Christine (Summers) Fink, and was a member of Three Rivers High…
“Out and About” Plastic, vacations, and events
I’m not sure what year the movie “The Graduate” was released, but it was a big hit for Dustin Hoffman. In the movie, his character was told about a word that will be very popular in years to come. That…
Work continues on splash pad
Concrete was poured Aug. 21 for the main portion of the splash pad at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis. On Aug. 18, workers finished concrete work for the surrounding area. Additional elements will be added soon. Some materials may not arrive…
TR school board nixes flag/display policy; admin guidelines to be used
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After months of debate, comment, suggestions and flip-flopping, there will not be a policy governing flags and displays at Three Rivers Community Schools going forward. By a 5-1 vote at Monday’s meeting, the…
Sturgis Public Schools:Back-to-school highlights
Roundup of some new programs, initiatives and upgrades at Sturgis Public Schools, for the 2023-24 academic year, provided by superintendent Art Ebert. Culinary arts is offered to high school students countywide through St. Joseph County CTE Consortium. The program is taught…
New speed limit set for East Lafayette Street in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, between Lakeview Avenue and Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session. Barry Cox, city engineer, provided details to…
Mike’s Musings: Stolen IRS check has me going bonkers
The thieves and scammers are getting more and more prevalent and sophisticated each day. Whether they are threatening to imprison you for monies owed or attempt to extort you with doctored photos, they are disrupting our tranquil moments with their…
Rutten hired as new principal at Andrews Elementary
Greg Rutten was hired back in July as the new principal at Andrews Elementary in Three Rivers. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With a new school year comes new faces, and one local elementary…
“Out and About” Celebrity quotes, inflation, and fundraisers.
Now that we are in the Dog-days of August, here are a few celebrity quotes that might cheer you up:•“Like almost all entertainers, I was out of work for most of 2020-2022. That was tough. At the same time, we…
Obituary: Randy Ray “Bub” Daugherty
Randy Ray “Bub” Daugherty, 61, of Jones, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.
Obituary: Blake Edward Welton
Blake Edward Welton, age 44, passed away on July 28, 2023, in Austin, TX. He was born December 1, 1978, in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan where he played basketball, football, and golf, although his favorite…
Obituary: Brian Patrick Schabes
Brian Patrick Schabes, age 62 of Sturgis, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home. He was born in Chicago on December 8, 1960 the son of Robert John Schabes and Joan Marie (Murray) Schabes. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic…
Food service-enhancement process underway at Sturgis Public Schools
By Dennis Volkert This week, Art Ebert, superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools, outlined a food service-improvement plan for Sturgis Public Schools. It is a multi-phase process, Ebert told the board of education on Monday. Preliminary phaseDuring the 2022-23 academic year, consultant Rusty Stitt gathered…
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