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Emotionally-impaired program shut down by ISD
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…
Basketball Roundup
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…
Obituary: Robert K. Richards
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…
Obituary: Mary L. Klechak
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)…
Obituary: Leeann Sue Ryan
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…
Obituary: Darryll Jones
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,…
Lions Club hands out food boxes, toys to local families
By Robert TomlinsonNews DirectorTHREE RIVERS — By the time 8 a.m. rolled around Saturday morning, there was a tiny bit of a traffic backup on M-60 in Three Rivers between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue.It wasn’t due to a crash…
Marcellus’ Jones-McNally signs letter of intent with Michigan
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — In front of a packed gymnasium full of family and friends Wednesday, Marcellus High School history was made with one stroke of a pen. Cordell Jones-McNally, the senior kicker for Marcellus’ football team, officially…
ARF contest, Ice Breaker, and electric cars
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…
County honors Pangle, Czajkowski for service in final meeting of ‘22
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Two members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners were recognized for their service in a ceremony during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Outgoing Second District Commissioner and board chair Kathy Pangle and outgoing…
Lions Club hands out food boxes, toys to local families
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — By the time 8 a.m. rolled around Saturday morning, there was a tiny bit of a traffic backup on M-60 in Three Rivers between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue. It wasn’t due to…
Mike’s Musing: The true meaning of Christmas more than presents
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…
Mike’s Musings: Here’s why your local newspaper is important
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…
