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Sturgis City Commission approves millage rate increase
Sturgis City Commission on June 28 approved increasing the operating property tax rate. The decision came during a public hearing at the board’s regular meeting. The rate was increased to just over 11.68 mills, up from the 2022 rate of…
Two killed in White Pigeon Twp. crash
WHITE PIGEON TWP. — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night in White Pigeon Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred on Indian Prairie Road near Kalamazoo Road at…
Better than expected attendance makes Sturgis Fest a success
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Fest 2023 took place June 20-24. It opened with the kickoff dinner, where Citizens of the Year Debby Mathis and Ken Mills were honored, along with the festival’s grand marshal, Carol Griffith. It concluded with a…
Obituary: Elnora Lillian Raiche
Elnora (Elanor) Lillian (Macomber) Raiche, age 91, died peacefully on June 17, 2023, in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 22, 1932, the daughter of Harkless R. Macomber and Dorothy May (Lee) Macomber.Elanor married…
Three Rivers 7/8 Girls All-Star softball team champs
The Three Rivers 7/8 Girls All-Star softball team won the District 15 6-7-8 Year Old Softball Joanne Wilson All Star Pitching Machine Tournament Tuesday with a 19-6 win over Mattawan in the finals. The team finished 5-0 in the All-Star…
Out and About: Advice, things to remember, and tipping
In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy:
Lafler sentenced in strangulation caseProsecutor defends length of prison time
By Rick CordesC-N correspondent Against a backdrop of protest, Michael Shane Lafler, 37, of Colon was sentenced to a minimum of 86 months in prison for the Oct. 15, 2021 strangulation of his girlfriend Chelsea Wallen, 33, of Colon.St. Joseph…
First TR Pride event heldMany gather downtown
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS – Under mostly sunny skies, a large crowd of visitors ventured Saturday, June 24, to downtown Main Street in Three Rivers to take part in the city’s first ever Pride event.“We had a really…
Group responds to TR Pride eventsLines US 131 for prayer, signs display
THREE RIVERS – A large group assembled Friday evening, June 23, along US 131 between West Michigan Ave. and Arnold Street to express opposition to the next day’s Pride Festival events as well as to offer prayers.Many in attendance held…
Mike’s Musings: Musk vs Zuckerberg – tell me the fight is on
The popularity of UFC has eclipsed boxing and kickboxing ten-fold. I can remember going to my first local match about fifteen years ago. It was in a ballroom, and there wasn’t a seat to be had. Local fighters, our friends…
Out and About:
The Sixty-Sixth Annual Three Rivers Water Festival is now in the history books, and what a festival it was. The weather cooperated and it seems everyone had a good time. Many thanks to all the sponsors for their support. You’ll…
Obituary: Alice Joyce Brown
Alice Joyce Brown, 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023.She was born October 3, 1935, in Lake City, Arkansas, the daughter of Winford and Virginia (Reed) Fisher. She was the third of their nine children.Alice worked as…
Obituary: Roy Manewal
In Many Ways, Roy Manewal was the new kid on the block on Clear Lake. Roy and his wife, Jan, had previously lived on Corey Lake, but decided to move into a smaller home with less maintenance. The house on…
TR schools break ground on new transport facility, middle school addition
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers Community Schools broke ground on two projects last week: A project for a new transportation building on Haines Road (left) and a new addition to Three Rivers Middle School (right). By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE…
Lawsuit filed against Fabius Twp.challenging solar ordinance
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONPictured is the Fabius Township Hall Friday, June 16. A lawsuit was filed against the township earlier this month by two landowners challenging a solar ordinance passed earlier this year. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. —…
Mike’s Musings: The meaning behind “Sounds of Silence”
I never cared much for Simon and Garfunkel when I was young. Something about the duo seemed odd to me and their music was too melancholy and folksy for my taste. One song I’ve always been a big fan of,…
Segment of U.S. 12 in Sturgis closed for pavement repair, June 19-21
Westbound U.S. 12 at Clay Street in Sturgis will be closed beginning Monday, June 19, through approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, the city of Sturgis announced. No thru traffic allowed west of the U.S. 12/Clay Street traffic signal to North Jefferson…
Video game sends TR reporter to Singapore
By Rick Cordes, CN correspondent THREE RIVERS — Robert Tomlinson plays a pretty mean video game—so good that his skills have landed him a starring role in next week’s Olympic Esports Series in Singapore. Tomlinson, news director for the Three…
‘Sturgis Fest’ returns for ’23
Features annual favorites ‘Family Day,’ ‘Bike Night’ and ‘Electric Night Parade’ “Sturgis Fest” 2023 takes place next week.The festival opens Tuesday, June 20, with the kickoff dinner, to honor Citizens of the Year for 2023, Debby Mathis & Ken Mills,…
Civic Players to present interactive show; artists sought for ‘MI Art Fest’
Coming attractions in Sturgis. Sturgis Civic Players bring Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate classic “Treasure Island” to life this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. June 16 and 1 p.m. June 17. When a mysterious map leads Jamie,…
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