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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. ARF members are unpaid volunteers who give their time and often their own money Read More…

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

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 Fourth District Commissioner and board vice chair Dan Czajkowski, both elected to the board in Read More…

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

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 a crash or a standard traffic jam, but rather it was a line of people Read More…

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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 is a lot about giving and receiving gifts, and family get togethers, sometimes the true Read More…

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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 buy them. Amazingly I’ve had a great deal of success in doing so.This week I Read More…