COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONCentreville Public Schools Superintendent Chad Brady points out the current entryway procedure into the junior/senior high school, which would be changed to be more secure if a bond proposal on May 2 is passed by voters. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — One of the three ballot proposals voters in parts of Read More…
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What to expect on the May 2023 ballot
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Three school bond proposals will be highlighting a special election happening this Tuesday, May 2 in St. Joseph County.Two of the proposals will have an impact on communities in St. Joseph County, as Centreville and Constantine will have school bond proposals to help fund work on their Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Kennedy needs to be heard in this presidential cycle
With nearly 70 percent of the electorate opposed to a second term for President Joe Biden, he announced this week that he’s running despite that number and historically low approval ratings. It could very well be a race between Biden and Donald Trump, the two oldest presidential candidates in history. I’m not sure that is Read More…
Lillywhite pleads guilty to drunk driving
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONSt. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite pleaded guilty in Kalamazoo County District Court Monday to two misdemeanor charges connected to a drunk driving incident on February 26 in Schoolcraft Township. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite will not face jail time in relation to a February Read More…
TR soccer drops match to Harper Creek
BATTLE CREEK — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team fell to 2-1 on the season with a 6-0 loss Thursday, April 13 against Harper Creek.Amaria Currier had 12 saves in goal for the ‘Cats. Constantine upended by BridgmanBRIDGMAN — Constantine’s girls’ soccer team dropped a 4-2 decision on the road Friday, April 14 against Bridgman.Jasmine Six Read More…
“Out and About” Things money can’t buy, lunch and learn, and caffeine
If you have all the money you need, here are ten things money just can’t buy:Manners, morals, respect, character, common sense, trust, patience, class, integrity and love.You need to earn Respect, Trust and Love. Most of the others you have to work on.The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is offering another opportunity to have Read More…
Obituary: Fairah Eileen “Shorty” Stokes
Fairah Eileen “Shorty” Stokes, 97, of White Pigeon, went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, April 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born November 11, 1925 in Oil Trough, Ark., the daughter of Robb and Myrtle (Davidson) Phifer. She grew up in Bald Knob, Ark. as the oldest of eight children. Where Read More…
Obituary: Dolores Jeanne “Lori” Moore
Dolores Jeanne “Lori” Moore, 96, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born March 24, 1927 in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Blodgett) Arndt, and earned her GED from Marcellus High School in 1969.Lori worked at Michigan Gas in the Read More…
City approves grant application for amphitheater
Photo provided by Three Rivers DDAPictured is a rendering of the proposed amphitheater project on the east side of downtown Three Rivers. The Three Rivers City Commission approved applying for a grant from the state to fund the project at their Tuesday meeting. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers will now be Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Will Bud Lite fiasco change how boardrooms think?
Back in the day Bud Light was all the rage. It was the beer of choice for the masses. When I owned a bar we ordered as much Bud Light as all other beers combined. Maybe due to the craft beer rage, it has lost some of its luster, but I gotta believe it is Read More…