By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Brandy Gillespie’s 15-year-old son Carson was making progress with his learning.A student in the St. Joseph County Intermediate School District’s emotionally-impaired (EI) program through the Pathfinder Center, Carson had been diagnosed with what Gillespie…

Colon doubles up St. PhilipCOLON — Colon took care of business at home against visiting Battle Creek St. Philip Friday, taking down the Tigers 52-25.Colon, now 3-1 on the year, led 19-8 after the first quarter, stretching the lead to…

Robert K. Richards, 87, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Bob was born in Hancock, MI, the son of Robert and Ruth (Sanborn) Richards and lived in the Upper Peninsula until moving to Ann Arbor for graduate…

Mary L. Klechak, age 94 of Three Rivers, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Promedica-Heartland in Three Rivers following a two-week illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 1928 the daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Donlan)…

Leeann Sue Ryan, 65, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.She was born August 6, 1957 in Bay City, the daughter of Shirley Serafin, and graduated from Pinconning High School with the Class of…

Darryll Jones, 62, of Three Rivers, died Friday, December 16, 2022. His life began July 24, 1960, in Gary, Indiana.Family and friends will gather Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel,…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONMembers of the sixth through 12th grade choirs at Constantine Middle School and Constantine High School wave their phone flashlights while singing “Silent Night” during their caroling on South Washington Street in Constantine as part of the…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONDani Glass (left) and Abby Lemacks (right), members of the Three Rivers High School girls’ basketball team, help load up a bag full of children’s toys to be distributed as part of the Three Rivers Lions Club’s…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONMarcellus High School senior Cordell Jones-McNally (front row, center), the kicker for the Wildcats’ football team, signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Michigan as a preferred walk-on next season. Flanking…

Out and About by Norm Stutesman The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) would like to thank all supporters and volunteers who have made it possible for this volunteer-based organization to enter their 25th year of animal rescue here in St. Joe…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONOutgoing St. Joseph County Commissioners Dan Czajkowski (left) and Kathy Pangle (center) receive departure gifts from incoming Second District Commissioner Rick Shaffer (right) during a ceremony at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONMembers of the sixth through 12th grade choirs at Constantine Middle School and Constantine High School wave their phone flashlights while singing “Silent Night” during their caroling on South Washington Street in Constantine as part of the…

COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONJim (left) and Alexander Oestrike (right) help load up a car with a food box during the Three Rivers Lions Club’s annual food box and toy distribution event Saturday. COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONDani Glass (left) and Abby…

I always felt guilty as a child on Christmas morning, when I opened a treasure trove of presents. I say guilty because I knew next door or down the road, my friends were nearly bare under their Christmas tree.Although Christmas…

I have a confession to make. I’m a local newspaper addict. I write them, I sell them, and most importantly I read every single one I can get my hands on.Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately depending on your viewpoint, I also…