THREE RIVERS — A 66-year-old man from Constantine was killed Friday in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 131 near M-60. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred late Friday morning when the southbound Ford Escape driven by the 66-year-old reportedly crossed the center line and went into the northbound lanes. A semi tractor-trailer was Read More…
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Former county prosecutor appointed to TR school board
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A former St. Joseph County prosecutor who lost re-election in the aftermath of a high-profile drunk driving arrest four years ago is now back in public service. At a special meeting of the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education Monday, John McDonough was unanimously appointed to be Read More…
Boys’ Basketball Roundup TR upended by Niles, blown out by Portage Northern
THREE RIVERS — The losing skid for Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team continued this past week, losing 68-48 to Niles on Friday, and nearly being doubled up by Portage Northern on the road Tuesday 71-36.Against Niles, Luis Warmack had 21 points and five rebounds to lead the team, while Zander Barth had 13 points and Read More…
The Cycles of Earth
by Larry-Michael and Becky Lynn Hackenberg A Weekly Almanac GuidePlan, Do, Finish, Rest.Living in HarmonyWith EarthWeekend ofFebruary 3-4, 2024 Earth-Sun-Moon NotesIn A Nutshell…Third Quarter/Finishing Moon occurs Friday, February 2 at 6:18 p.m. EST. We are just over one third of the way through the Winter Sun Cycle. 46 days until Spring Equinox on March 19.Whether Read More…
“Out and About” Fishermen, soup, and the Super Bowl
As of this writing, we are experiencing sloppy roads and temperatures in the thirties. Looking out at the lake we can see one lone fisherman. We check on him every few minutes to make sure he hasn’t fallen through a crack in the ice. I’m not a fisherman, and if I was, I wouldn’t be Read More…
TR firefighters rescue dog from icy water
LOCKPORT TWP. — Three Rivers firefighters were able to rescue a dog that fell through the ice over the weekend.On Sunday, Jan. 28 at 9:23 a.m., the Three Rivers Fire Department was dispatched to the area of South River Road and Noah Lake Road in Lockport Township for a report of a dog that fell Read More…
Municipalities present goings-on in annual ‘State of the Area’ presentations
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — When one year ends, it’s usually a good idea to reflect on the year that was and preview what’s to come in the future.That was the premise of this year’s annual State of the Area presentations, hosted by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Jan. Read More…
SHS presents musical set for this weekend at Sturges-Young
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis High School students present “Matilda the Musical” this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.Show times are 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 2-4 p.m. Feb. 4. Ticket cost is $10 cash, $12 online.The play is based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl.The story follows a young girl named Matilda, who Read More…
Missing teen may bein Sturgis
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Evilynn Mohr.Evilynn, 15, disappeared on December 31, 2023, from Grand Rapids, Michigan. One month has gone by since the teen was last seen and authorities believe that she may be in the Sturgis area.Evilynn’s grandma, Wendy Mohr, Read More…
City of Sturgis may consider fleet-management plan for some city vehicles
By Dennis Volkert At the Jan. 24 meeting of Sturgis City Commission, Tyler Joldersma of Enterprise Fleet Management outlined a proposal for the city’s vehicle maintenance.The city’s motor vehicle committee had met previously with Joldersma and completed an analysis of city vehicles that may qualify for consideration.The program is designed to achieve savings by maximizing Read More…