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“Out and About”-Wellness beliefs, a shoe drive, and the arrival of spring

I’m curious to know who “They” are. “They” are supposed to be the authority on whatever is good or bad for us. “They” used to say that eggs are bad for us, now “They” say that the consumption of eggs is not all that bad. I prefer to follow my doctor’s advice, or at least Read More…

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Censure resolution passes, Allen apologizes for outbursts

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following the multiple outbursts by At-Large Three Rivers City Commissioner Lucas Allen at the March 7 Three Rivers City Commission meeting, city commissioners formally condemned his actions with the passage of a censure resolution Tuesday.The move comes after Allen had repeated verbal outbursts and shouting matches with city Read More…

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Roundabout coming to major rural intersection?
Road Commission outlines plans for roundabout at Lutz/Centreville-Constantine intersection

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The intersection of Lutz Road and Centreville-Constantine Road is one of the biggest rural intersections in St. Joseph County, but it soon could receive a major makeover. In a public hearing Wednesday, March 15, the St. Joseph County Road Commission outlined its plans to put a roundabout at the Read More…

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Mike’s Musings: Heaping praise on employees, readers

As any business owner will tell you, employees make a business successful. I couldn’t agree more, and I’m here to tell you I am fortunate enough to have one of the best groups of employees an employer could ever wish for. I harken back a couple of years to COVID, when Fauci and his minions Read More…

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Informational meetings scheduled for Constantine school bond proposal

CONSTANTINE — Constantine Public Schools will be holding two informational meetings on its upcoming May bond proposal within the next month. The first informational meeting will be held Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Constantine High School Media Center. A second informational meeting will be held Wednesday, April 12 at the Mason/Union branch Read More…

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Censure resolution for Allen proposed by city

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s note: This article contains strong language. THREE RIVERS — Following the multiple outbursts by At-Large Three Rivers City Commissioner Lucas Allen at the March 7 Three Rivers City Commission meeting, the commission will be considering a resolution for censure for Allen at their Tuesday, March 21 meeting. The resolution would Read More…

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Man rescued from vehicle in St. Joseph River

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Deputies and the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department’s dive and rescue team rescued a man from his vehicle in the St. Joseph River Thursday night. According to the sheriff’s department, the incident occurred at 7:21 p.m. in the area of South River Road and Noah Lake Road in Read More…

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Basketball Playoffs Roundup

GirlsColon’s season ends against Hackett in regional finalsNEW BUFFALO — A run to the state rounds in the postseason was not in the cards for Colon, as their season ended in the Division 4 regional finals on Thursday, March 9 in New Buffalo, as the Magi lost a close game to Hackett Catholic Central, 35-29.Colon Read More…

Obituaries Three Rivers Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel

Obituary: Donald Kenneth Workman

Donald Kenneth Workman, 78, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation.He was born April 28, 1944, in Kalamazoo, the son of John and Helen (Hackenberg) Workman, but was raised by his grandparents, Elmer and Mable Hackenberg.As a young boy growing up in Moorepark, Don was a farmhand who worked Read More…

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Obituary: Linda Jo Skipski

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Linda Jo Skipski, surrounded by her family and few close friends, passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, from complications due to cancer. She was sixty-six. Born to Curtis and Marcella Stewart in Muskegon, MI, Linda grew up in North Muskegon and graduated in 1974. She then attended Muskegon Community College, and Read More…