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St. Joseph County Sheriff arrested on suspicion of OWI
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite was arrested in Kalamazoo County Sunday morning on charges of suspected operating while intoxicated (OWI) and possession of a firearm while intoxicated following a crash that involved two…
Constantine wrestling onto state semis after DQ win
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — In one of the most unusual endings to a match possible, Constantine’s wrestling team is off to the semifinals after their opponents from Clinton were disqualified. The Falcons were down 23-18 to the Red…
Basketball Roundup
BoysBrown scores 41 for TR in win over Paw PawPAW PAW — Andrew Brown had yet another high-scoring game for Three Rivers as the Wildcats’ boys’ basketball team defeated Paw Paw Friday, Feb. 17, 68-57.Brown dropped 41 points on the…
“Out and About” Scams, spring cleaning, and some facts
I would like to take advantage of “Writer’s Privilege” and wish my sister a very Happy 90th Birthday. She has lived longer than both my parents and oldest brother, and the way she’s going, she’ll likely out live me. Happy…
TRHS science class to tackle city water quality for project – how you can help
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers High School science class is looking to get to the bottom of one of the hottest topics in the city for the past several years – the quality of the…
City approves grant funding for license plate camera system
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A grant to buy a new license plate camera system in Three Rivers garnered both praise and wariness from city commissioners Tuesday.Commissioners approved by a 4-0 vote a $32,100 grant from the Rural…
Mike’s Musings: Release January 6 tapes, Epstein list
Our government seems to enjoy keeping sensitive information from you and I, even though we pay their salaries and place them in the positions they are in. I believe the people have a right to know. It is not up…
Basketball Roundup
BoysTR defeated by Vicksburg, walloped by OtsegoTHREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team did not have the best of weeks on the hardwood, losing to Vicksburg on the road Friday, Feb. 10 by a final of 62-48, and were…
“Out and About” Batteries, St. Patrick’s Day and dust
I would like to publicly thank everyone who voted me “Favorite Columnist” in this year’s Readers’ Choice awards. Putting together my weekly Out and About column is a labor of love. I’ve always believed that if you love your work,…
Obituary: Constance Joyce “Connie” Eickhoff
Constance Joyce “Connie” Eickhoff, age 76 of Mendon, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on February 20, 1946 the daughter of Howard “Taxi” Hackenburg and Avis (Baker) Hackenburg.…
Lawsuit settlement allowsDollar General entry into Nottawa
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director NOTTAWA TWP. — An omnipresent dollar store chain with multiple locations throughout St. Joseph County will be going into the village of Nottawa after all.On Jan. 19, a settlement was reached and filed in a lawsuit…
Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing15-year-old girl
NOTTAWA TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Nottawa Township.Police say Exdith Janery Rodriguez Davila left her residence on Fairchild Road at approximately 2 a.m. on Friday,…
Mike’s Musings: You don’t know pain until you’ve been in dentist chair for four hours
I have a high tolerance for pain. Separate a shoulder, strain my Achille’s tendon, chronic back pain, etc. I’ve done it and had it, but none of those compare to the pain created by a dentist drilling on your teeth.Last…
Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing 15-year-old girl
NOTTAWA TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Nottawa Township. Police say Exdith Janery Rodriguez Davila left her residence on Fairchild Road at approximately 2 a.m. on…
Constantine wrestling wins thriller over TR in team districts
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Thursday’s MHSAA Team Wrestling district finals matchup between Constantine and Three Rivers was billed as one of the biggest in the area on the week. And it lived up to the hype. In…
Basketball Roundup
BoysTR drops two, Brown scores 1,000th career pointTHREE RIVERS — History was made this last week, despite Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team dropping games to Edwardsburg 57-48 on Friday and Dowagiac 69-62 on Tuesday.In the loss to Dowagiac Tuesday, Andrew…
“Out and About” Gardening, political updates, and home health kits
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – ConfuciusIt’s a little early to think about gardening, but it doesn’t hurt to do a little planning before you plant. Gardening can be a fun-family project, and a real learning experience…
Obituary: Anna Detwiler
Anna Detwiler, age 83 of rural Three Rivers, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 24, 1939. She was married to Dwayne L. Detwiler on April 21,…
Obituary: Kathleen S. Kline
Kathleen S. Kline, 61, of Howe, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence.She was born on October 27, 1961, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Walter and Barbara (Boodt) Headley.Kathy graduated from Three Rivers Community School’s in 1979. After graduation…
Obituary: Marnetta Mae Eichorn
Marnetta Mae Eichorn, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving family.She was born July 8, 1931 in LaGrange, Ind., the daughter of Ora and Velma (Hostetler) Hooley.On September…
