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Habitat for Humanity, CTE celebrate completion of new house
(From left to right) Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County Director Nick Metzger, Amber Ellis, Three Rivers High School Principal Carrie Balk, and St. Joseph County CTE Director Jim Berry celebrate the completion of a new Habitat house on…
Three Rivers still testing above Action Level for lead in water
A file photo of the Three Rivers water tower. The City of Three Rivers announced Friday that they have exceeded the action level for lead in tap water for a second time in the last six months. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT…
NOTICE OF ELECTION – NEWBURG TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF ELECTION NEWBERG TOWNSHIP, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 27th, 2024 To the qualified electors of Newberg Township: Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Primary will be held in Newberg Township on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. The polls…
Mike’s Musings: Stop Electing Representative Who Have Spent Their Lives as Politicians
I’ve written about this many times, but as we prepare to vote this year, I would ask you to be mindful of this- we keep electing leaders that have long past the age where we receive social security checks. Age…
Marcellus’ Jones-McNally reflects on national championship journey with Michigan football
Marcellus native and Michigan Wolverines walk-on kicker/punter Cordell Jones-McNally takes in the atmosphere following the Wolverines’ College Football Playoff National Championship game against the University of Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on January 8, 2024. (Photo by…
TR wrestling wins first team district championship since 2014
Three Rivers’ wrestling team celebrates its first Division 2 team district championship since 2014 Thursday, defeating Niles in the semifinals 78-3 and Sturgis in the finals 82-0. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It’s been…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup TR loses two, but gets first conference win of year
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team finally got off the schnide in Wolverine Conference play, winning their first conference game of the year Monday against Plainwell 35-34.The win, however, was sandwiched between a couple of losses: a 44-26…
Obituary: Paula Marie Coomer
Paula Marie Coomer, age 75 of Mendon died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 28, 1949 the daughter of Gerald R. and Ellamaree (Maxim) Meyer. She attended Centreville Schols, where she…
Obituary: Christina Lynn Ruple
Christina Lynn Ruple, 47, of Sturgis, passed away on Feb. 2, at Borgess Hospital.Christing was born at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo MI on Nov. 19, 1976, to Debra (Staffer) and Martin Ruple. She had 1 brother, Corey Ruple. She…
Obituary: Oscar Dean Luther
Oscar Dean Luther, age 100, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.Oscar was born October 10, 1923, in Johnstown, PA, to John D. and Nellie A. (Mader) Luther. He graduated from Three Rivers High…
“Out and About” Household hints, Ice Breaker, and some quotes
“I believe in America because we have great dreams and because we have the opportunity to make those dreams come true.” -Wendell L. WilkieIn past columns, I’ve mentioned a few household hints. I even listed other uses for coffee filters…
The Cycles of Earth
by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in HarmonyWith EarthWeekend ofFebruary 10-11, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The New/Resting Moon on Friday, February 9 at 5:59 p.m. EST, gives us cosmic permission to rest. The…
Homeless encampment near Walmart forced to clear out
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director [UPDATED 9:40 A.M. SATURDAY, FEB. 10] THREE RIVERS — A homeless encampment that has been in place near the Walmart store in Three Rivers were forced to begin the process of clearing out Tuesday. According to…
Constantine man killed in crash on U.S. 131
THREE RIVERS — A 66-year-old man from Constantine was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 131 near M-60.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred late Friday morning when the southbound Ford Escape driven by the man reportedly…
Sturgis Township to install solar panels at hall
At left: Rob Stahl, right, a trustee for Sturgis Township Board, presents points in support of installing solar panels at the hall, as supervisor Von Metzger and clerk Mark Bowen listen. Above: Photo of township hall. Photos By Dennis Volkert By…
Down Memory Lane to theLaura Lewis Hat Shop
By Rosalie Currier History is more fun for some of us when it’s tied to nostalgia.That seems to be true for those who remember Laura Lewis Hat Shop. From 1924-1974, it was a significant retailer in downtown Sturgis. Fifty years is a…
Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery
Pictured are the two suspects wanted in connection with a bank robbery that occurred at Sturgis Bank and Trust on North Main Street in Three Rivers Saturday morning. Photos via Three Rivers Police Department THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police…
Coming events
Feb. 13Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Central Commons.Feb. 14Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Wiesloch Raum, city hall.Feb. 15“My Fair Lady,” 6:30-9 p.m., Sturgis Young Center for the Arts, part of “Cinema Circle” series.Feb. 18“Dark Lake”…
Mike’s Musings: Close the Border no, not later
I don’t understand why we can’t close off the border and allow legal immigration to take place.In the last three years, over 5,000,000 illegals have crossed into the United States. That’s 5,000,000 people taxpayers are housing, feeding and transporting all…
Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery
Three Rivers police are seeking these two suspects in connection with a robbery at Sturgis Bank and Trust in Three Rivers Saturday. (Photos via Three Rivers Police Department) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching…
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