Delores “Dee” Jezek March 4, 1930 – April 29, 2023Dee’s life began March 4,1930 in Greenville, Florida, the daughter of Francis (Frank) Ryan and Martha Nicholson. At age two the family moved to Northern Wisconsin where she would spend most…

“People say. ‘What is the sense of our small effort?’ They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time.” -Dorothy DayWe should all take a look at our eating habits, and…

Photo via Three Rivers Police Department19-year-old Cathy Swartz, pictured here, was murdered in her Three Rivers apartment in December 1988. After 35 years, an arrest was made in her death. Photo via Beaufort County (S.C.) Detention Center53-year-old Robert Waters, a…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — School bond proposals in St. Joseph County went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s special elections, with Centreville Public Schools’ school bond being approved by voters, while Constantine Public Schools’ voters struck down its third…

I apologize in advance because some of you think I pontificate too much on my personal life, but I gotta reach out one more time and congratulate my son on earning his BA degree in political science from Eastern Michigan…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — School bond proposals in St. Joseph County went 1-for-2 in Tuesday’s special elections, with Centreville Public Schools’ school bond being approved by voters, while Constantine Public Schools’ voters struck down its third…

Photo via Three Rivers Police Department19-year-old Cathy Swartz, pictured here, was murdered in her Three Rivers apartment in December 1988. After 35 years, an arrest was made in her death. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After 35 years,…

TR sweeps doubleheader with Dowagiac, swept by SchoolcraftDOWAGIAC — Three Rivers’ baseball team swept Dowagiac on the road on Thursday, April 20, winning Game 1 by a score of 11-1, and taking the win in Game 2 by a score…

The St. Joe Valley Old Engine Association invites everyone to come out for their Annual Michiana Swap Meet, Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6. As always, the Swap Meet will be held at “Boot Hill Ranch”, located at 10542…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONCentreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady points out the current entryway procedure into the junior/senior high school, which would be changed to be more secure if a bond proposal on May 2 is passed by voters. By…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Three school bond proposals will be highlighting a special election happening this Tuesday, May 2 in St. Joseph County.Two of the proposals will have an impact on communities in St. Joseph County,…

With nearly 70 percent of the electorate opposed to a second term for President Joe Biden, he announced this week that he’s running despite that number and historically low approval ratings. It could very well be a race between Biden…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONSt. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite pleaded guilty in Kalamazoo County District Court Monday to two misdemeanor charges connected to a drunk driving incident on February 26 in Schoolcraft Township. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St.…

BATTLE CREEK — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team fell to 2-1 on the season with a 6-0 loss Thursday, April 13 against Harper Creek.Amaria Currier had 12 saves in goal for the ‘Cats. Constantine upended by BridgmanBRIDGMAN — Constantine’s girls’…

If you have all the money you need, here are ten things money just can’t buy:Manners, morals, respect, character, common sense, trust, patience, class, integrity and love.You need to earn Respect, Trust and Love. Most of the others you have…

Fairah Eileen “Shorty” Stokes, 97, of White Pigeon, went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, April 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born November 11, 1925 in Oil Trough, Ark., the daughter of Robb and Myrtle (Davidson)…

Dolores Jeanne “Lori” Moore, 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born March 24, 1927 in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Blodgett) Arndt, and…

Photo provided by Three Rivers DDAPictured is a rendering of the proposed amphitheater project on the east side of downtown Three Rivers. The Three Rivers City Commission approved applying for a grant from the state to fund the project at…

Back in the day Bud Light was all the rage. It was the beer of choice for the masses. When I owned a bar we ordered as much Bud Light as all other beers combined. Maybe due to the craft…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATED 11:18 a.m. Friday, April 18 THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers man was arrested Monday for allegedly making a threat against Three Rivers Middle School. James Roberts, 54, was charged with making a false report…