CONSTANTINE TWP. — A 57-year-old Constantine man was airlifted to a Kalamazoo hospital with what police say are life-threatening injuries after crashing his vehicle into a tree Sunday night. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched at 6:49 p.m. to the area of Zerbe Road near U.S. 131 in Constantine Township Read More…
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Crowdfunding campaign launched for Three Rivers downtown dog park
Photo providedThe Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority launched a crowdfunding campaign Wednesday for a downtown dog park, located at Memory Isle Park between the skate park and the railroad tracks. LANSING — Downtown Three Rivers will transform an unused portion of Memory Isle Park into a community-centric dog park through the anticipated success of a Read More…
TR boys’ golf 7th in final jamboree
STURGIS — The Three Rivers boys’ golf team traveled to Klinger Lake Country Club Tuesday afternoon for the final Wolverine Conference Jamboree hosted by Sturgis. Three Rivers finished in 7th place with a team score of 190, while Vicksburg and Plainwell tied for first with team scores of 164.Leading Three Rivers was Nick Melville who Read More…
“Out and About” Rules of life, Global Warming and grocery prices
Here are six Rules of Life I wish I had known when I was younger:
Downtown cleanup day brings in 50+ volunteers, community collaborations
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers Fire Department Firefighter Cody Yoder sprays water from a fire hose to wash down Main Street Saturday morning as part of downtown Three Rivers’ annual Community Clean-Up Day. COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONVolunteers Samantha Yeager of Dowagiac (left) and Alicia Weaver of Niles (right) help pull weeds in the Mural Mall Read More…
City takes first step in applying for state funding for water line replacement
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers took a key step Tuesday towards possibly getting state funding for some lead water line replacement in the city. City commissioners unanimously approved submitting a project plan for water system improvements, including the replacement of lead service lines, for possible funding from Michigan’s Read More…
Life lessons for new graduates
One of the great accomplishments one can achieve in their teen years is graduating from high school. Wilcox Newspapers has underscored this achievement by honoring grads in several of our local newspapers. It is a daunting task, but we believe each graduate should be recognized for that achievement.Of course, the big question for all grads, Read More…
Obituary: Robert “Bob” McDonald
Robert “Bob” McDonald passed away on April 27th, 2023 at the age of 81. Robert was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be eternally loved and missed by anyone who was blessed to know him. Robert was born on August 16th, 1941 to Carrie and Ralph McDonald and was the youngest of Read More…
Obituary: Margo Klein
Margo Klein, age 75 of Three Rivers, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 30, 1948 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the daughter of Elmer and Reba (Martin) Ake. Margo graduated from Centreville High School and would later attend and graduate from Glen Oaks Community College from Read More…
Obituary: Patricia Joyce Reames
Patricia Joyce Reames, 95, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab. She was born June 4, 1927 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Joseph and Lula (Becker) Mayer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1946. On August 15, 1948, Pat married Wardell “Bud” Read More…