Laura June Cook, 77, of Three Rivers, will always be our Valentine. After being surrounded by those she loved, she passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers in the arms of her oldest daughter.She was born March 1, 1946 in Franklin, Ohio, the daughter of Joe and Ella Read More…
Shirley Jane Salisbury, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 21, 1940 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Orville and Violet (Skinner) Valentine, and graduated from Vicksburg High School with the Class of 1958.Shirley worked at General Read More…
There are at least five things that are or will be getting cheaper in 2024. They include:
by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in Harmony With EarthWeekend of February 24-25, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…The Full/Doing Moon occurs Friday, February 24 at 7:30 a.m. EST. The Potawatomi named it Mnokesis, Moon of the Rabbit.The Algonquin name for February Moon Cycle is Wapicuummilcum, “Ice in River Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — TowerPinkster will soon no longer be the architect of record for an ongoing multi-million-dollar renovation project with the courts building in Centreville.In a narrow 4-3 vote at Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting, commissioners voted to have County Administrator Teresa Cupp begin negotiating a termination of the Read More…
Presidents’ Day has come and gone but I can’t help but reflect on two of my favorites, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Washington was our first president. He led an army of rag tag colonists of victory over the well-trained, formidable British redcoats. He was able to marshal Indian warriors, and the French, to join in Read More…
Step back in time to midsummer in Paris, 1945. After five years of German occupation, the war in Europe had ended. Paris had been liberated the previous August.At first the city was full of joy again. Despite the Bavarian corporal’s orders, it had not been burned and was full of lights again.Despite it, by summer malaise Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Four athletic standouts from Three Rivers High School’s history were inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony following the Wildcats’ girls’ basketball game Friday. Amy Newell (Class of 2011), Drew Shutes (Class of 2010), Michael Peterson (Class of 1997) and Kirk Mason (Class of Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director JACKSON — Three Rivers’ wrestling team will have a shot at a team state title next week. On Wednesday night, the Wildcats won their first team regional championship since 2001, defeating Jackson Northwest by a final of 59-13 in the MHSAA Division 2 team regional finals. This followed a 45-27 win Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A decision on whether or not a preliminary injunction can be granted on a controversial land transfer between Lockport Township and Park Township could be made by a judge this week. On Thursday, Feb. 8, St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman said he would rule this week Read More…