Donald Lee Winchel, 72, of Marcellus, died peacefully Sunday, September 17, 2023 in the comfort of his family’s presence.His life began April 12, 1951 in Three Rivers, Michigan the oldest of six children of Max and Katherine Winchel. He married Carol Marie Fitch September 7, 1969 in Moore Park, Michigan.Donnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going Read More…
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“Out and About” County fair, aerators, and lead poisoning
Rouch Equipment would like to invite everyone to their Annual Fall Openhouse this Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Rouch Equipment is located at 56653 Abbey Rd., west of Three Rivers. There will be something for every member of the family including a display of small engine equipment, a Blacksmith demonstration, multiple Read More…
Task order approved for continuation of downtown parking lot improvements in Sturgis
For the past several years, the city of Sturgis has worked to complete improvement to downtown parking lots.Sturgis City Commission has approved a task order with Fleis and Vandenbrink Engineering in the amount of $171,600 for preliminary design, final design and bidding services for the next stage of the projects.City manager Andrew Kuk summarized the Read More…
Library receives approval from city for permanent posts for ‘story walk’ at Thurston Woods Park
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Sept. 13 approved a request from Sturgis District Library to replace temporary posts with permanent posts for its “story walk/poetry walk” feature at Thurston Woods Park. In August, the Parks, Recreation, and Doyle Community Center Board reviewed the request and recommended it for approval. The story walk/poetry walk runs along Read More…
2023 St. Joseph County Grange Fairdeemed a ‘successful’ event
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The 172nd St. Joseph County Grange Fair is now in the books, and organizers say this year’s event was fairly well-received by the community.Compared to previous years, Fair Board Member Mindy Timm said this year’s fair was “probably one of our most successful years.”“We heard a lot of good Read More…
Eymer hired as director at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts
Jamie Eymer, of LaGrange, Ind., was hired by the city of Sturgis as director at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, effective Sept. 25. In June, Eymer joined SYCA as event coordinator. She brings experience in marketing, sales, hospitality and event rental. Eymer was born and raised in northern Indiana. She graduated in 2013 from Manchester University Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Nightmare in a latrine, lady can’t get out
A few days ago, a story popped up on my computer screen entitled Michigan police rescue woman trapped in outhouse. It piqued my curiosity because the article proclaimed it happened in Otsego, MI, where we publish the Union Enterprise. After further review I discerned it was actually Otsego County, Mi, but not to take away Read More…
Downtown TR homeless resource center seeks DDA support; public hearing set after debate
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A debate on both sides last week ultimately led to the scheduling of a public hearing to determine what support should be given to a new downtown homeless resource center. At its Thursday, Sept. 14 meeting, the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority board scheduled a public hearing for Read More…
Obituary: George Paul Yung
George Paul Yung, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170. Online condolences may be shared at www.hohnerfh.com.
TR boys’ tennis ties Plainwell, loses to Paw Paw
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team tied with Plainwell 4-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the road, and lost to Paw Paw 6-2 on Monday at home.Against Plainwell, the Wildcats got wins at all four singles flights. At No. 1 singles, Jack Miller defeated Plainwell’s Calvin Strader 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-3. At No. Read More…