A ballot proposal for an operating millage at Sturgis Public Schools was rejected by voters Tuesday in Michigan’s primary election.  The measure failed, 54% to 46%.  The proposal would have allowed the school district to levy the statutory rate, not…

A “Vote Here” sign outside Riverside Church in Three Rivers shows the entrance to where residents in the city were able to vote during Tuesday’s presidential primary election. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY —…

Constantine’s Gregg Reed pins his Dundee opponent in the 190-pound match of Saturday’s team state wrestling semifinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — Constantine’s second straight final four appearance in…

Three Rivers’ Jaxon Smith (top) attempts to bring down his opponent, Greenville’s Nick Earles (bottom) in the 190-pound match at Friday’s Division 2 team wrestling state quarterfinals at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews…

Members of Constantine’s wrestling team celebrate with 120-pounder Jace Vavul (center) following his match Friday night against Hart’s Kole Thomas in the Division 3 team state quarterfinals. Despite Vavul losing the match 4-2, the loss did not give Hart enough…

The Tasty Nut Shop building in White Pigeon is slated to be demolished this year, with the Village of White Pigeon recently receiving a $578,556 grant from the state to complete demolition work on the Civil War-era building. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS |…

PAW PAW — Three Rivers added another three losses to its record this past week, losing twice to Paw Paw in a home-and-home Friday, Feb. 16 by a final of 81-55 and losing Tuesday at Parchment 55-37.Against Paw Paw Friday,…

John Douglas Brackett, 70, of Scotts, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.He was born May 2, 1953 in Three Rivers, the son of John and Adella (Bresnick) Brackett, and graduated from Three Rivers High School.John worked…

David Allen Bannow, 64, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital surrounded by his loving family.He was born October 2, 1959 in Dowagiac, the son of Norman and Carolyn (Mott) Bannow, and graduated from Dowagiac…

Brian Seitz Krull, 48, born to Carolyn and Robert Krull on May 24, 1975, set his final sail on January 16th, 2024. Brian was a beloved father, brother, son, cousin, nephew, and a friend to all. He was a lover…

Laura June Cook, 77, of Three Rivers, will always be our Valentine. After being surrounded by those she loved, she passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers in the arms of her oldest…

Shirley Jane Salisbury, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 21, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Orville and Violet (Skinner)…

There are at least five things that are or will be getting cheaper in 2024. They include: Gas prices. The colder months and lower demand from drivers are largely why there’s been much relief at the pump. According to the…

by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in Harmony With EarthWeekend of February 24-25, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The Full/Doing Moon occurs Friday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST. The Potawatomi named it Mnokesis,…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONShawn Parshall of architectural firm TowerPinkster addressed the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners in public comment at Tuesday’s meeting prior to discussion of the county possibly terminating their contract with the firm for a courts building…

Presidents’ Day has come and gone but I can’t help but reflect on two of my favorites, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Washington was our first president. He led an army of rag tag colonists of victory over the well-trained, formidable…

Step back in time to midsummer in Paris, 1945. After five years of German occupation, the war in Europe had ended. Paris had been liberated the previous August.At first the city was full of joy again. Despite the Bavarian corporal’s orders,…

(From left to right) Kirk Mason, Michael Peterson, Amy Newell and Drew Shutes were inducted into the Three Rivers High School Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony held Friday, Feb. 9 at the high school gym. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT…

The Three Rivers wrestling team celebrates their first regional title since 2001 following their 59-13 win over Jackson Northwest in the Division 2 Regional Finals Wednesday. (Photo provided by TR Athletics) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director JACKSON — Three Rivers’ wrestling…

Vince Duckworth, the attorney for Tom Lowry, makes his case to Judge Paul Stutesman during a hearing on Lowry’s lawsuit in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court Thursday, Feb. 8.(COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) Lockport Township lawyer Thomas Meagher states his…