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Obituary: John Lind
John Lind, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was born April 22, 1939 in South Bend, Ind., the son of Charles and Biddie Lind. He played basketball for Lakeville…
Details on force main break, repairs outlined to TR city commission
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The superintendent of the Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) gave Three Rivers city commissioners an update on one of the biggest force main breaks in the city in recent memory, noting at…
Inclement weather hinders Covered Bridge Days
By Robert TomlinsonNews DirectorCENTREVILLE — Last weekend’s Covered Bridge Days in Centreville had the theme of “Hometown Country,” but you could make a strong case that rainy weather was a secondary theme.The 51st edition of the festival had a few…
Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approves teaching hires, receives recap of summer academic camp
By Dennis Volkert Roundup of news from the latest meeting of Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education, Monday, July 17.Teaching hires approvedThree teachers were approved by the board for employment at Sturgis Public Schools.
Long-anticipated roundabout open for traffic in Sturgis
By Dennis VolkertA roundabout at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and North Franks Avenue in Sturgis opened July 13.It’s the first intersection of its kind in Sturgis.Construction had been ongoing for the past few months.To fund the project, the…
‘MI Art Fest’ 2023: New attractions, returning features
The second annual “MI Art Fest” took place July 14 in downtown Sturgis.New attractions for 2023 included a live-art stage and a cell phone photo walking tour.Art vendors displayed their wares outside of downtown shops on U.S. 12. Also featured…
NEWSPAPER ESTATE SALE
Ever wanted to own a slice of local history, an old piece of newspaper history, or just browse the newspaper’s office? – Well, now’s your chance. The Three Rivers Commercial-News Newspaper in Three Rivers is holding an estate sale-like event…
Mike’s Musings: Will China buy your land?
This has been a concern for many in the USA. Some of us believe our economic foe is exerting way too much influence on our country and by buying up U.S. acreage, that influence will only increase. My friend and…
No-contact advisory lifted for St. Joseph River
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It is now safe to do recreational activities in the St. Joseph River. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) on Tuesday lifted the no-contact advisory issued on July 10 for the St.…
3 teaching hires approved at Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis Board of Education on Monday approved employment of three teachers at Sturgis Public Schools.
3 street projects to begin next week in Sturgis
Beginning next week, road construction crews will begin work on additional street improvements in several areas of the city of Sturgis. Barricades are being staged today, July 14th, with Anticipated start date for the projects is July 19. Work will…
Long-anticipated roundabout open for traffic in Sturgis
By Dennis Volkert A roundabout at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and North Franks Avenue in Sturgis opened July 13. It’s the first traffic circle of its kind in Sturgis. Construction had been ongoing for the past few months. …
Natural gas outage reported in Fabius Twp.
FABIUS TWP. — Fabius Township residents with natural gas through SEMCO Energy experienced an outage of services Monday. According to SEMCO Energy, the outage occurred Monday morning, July 17, due to a third party damaging a pipeline during construction in…
$10k reward offered for info on missing TR woman
A $10,000 reward has been issued by the family of 73-year-old Marilee Furlong, who was last seen at her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road May 29, for information leading to the woman being found. Furlong, according to police, has Alzheimer’s…
Vicksburg man killed in Fabius Twp. crash
FABIUS TWP. — A 24-year-old man from Vicksburg was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Fabius Township Saturday, July 8. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 11:58 p.m. on Corey Lake Road…
Recall language approved for two White Pigeon Twp. officials
The St. Joseph County Election Commission discusses the two recall petitions against White Pigeon Township Supervisor Don Gloy and White Pigeon Township Treasurer Trudy Gloy during a clarity/factuality hearing Thursday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE —…
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit opens at TR Public Library
Members of the Three Rivers Public Library leadership and board of trustees cut the ribbon Friday on the “Spark! Places of Innovation” exhibit being hosted at the library until Aug. 19. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE…
Second attempt to be made at White Pigeon Twp. board recalls
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON TWP. — The entire White Pigeon Township board could soon be facing possible recall efforts. The St. Joseph County Election Commission will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 13 at 9 a.m. at the…
Communication error by Wastewater Treatment Plant led to delay in no-contact advisory after force main break
A look at the section of the St. Joseph River just south of the Broadway Street bridge in Three Rivers. A force main break in Three Rivers Friday evening spilled 500,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the river, causing a…
No-contact advisory issued for St. Joseph River
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) is warning residents to stay out of the St. Joseph River for the time being. A no-contact advisory was issued Monday by the health department for…
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