By Gari Voss Allegan Township has some unique characteristics. Like most townships in Allegan County, its approximate 6 mile by 6 mile borders create a well-defined square. But unlike other townships, within those borders, just south of the center, lies the City of Allegan. The geographic composition of Allegan Township brings challenges for the supervisor Read More…
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LHS honors seniors on Senior Night
By Pamela Whitlow Cheerleaders:Shyneilya Finley aka Shy – parents: Neal Finley and Mary Heard; Escorted by her parents, family and friendsin addition to cheering, shy s extracurriculars are:Being a member of BLA, Softball and track teamFuture Goal: Graduate from college with a degree in Accounting Joy Robinson aka Sunshine – parents: Julian and Tolanda Robinson; Read More…
Missing 14-year-old found safe, South Haven man facing nine felony charges
PAW PAW – On Jan. 31, Special Agents from the FBI Seattle office contacted the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, advising this agency of their nationwide search being conducted for a missing/endangered 14-year-old girl who went missing from Mount Vernon, Washington, on Jan. 5, 2024.Federal, county, and local law enforcement officers assigned to that investigation Read More…
Second annual “Shine Together Gala” to benefit Luc’s Light to be held
PAW PAW – The second annual “Shine Together, an evening of magic, music and art to benefit Luc’s Light Youth Music and Arts Foundation, will be held Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Paw Paw High School’s Performing Arts Center (PAC).From 5 to 7 p.m., a Pre-Show VIP reception will be held at St. Read More…
Jury returns guilty verdicts on two of three counts in death of road commission worker
LAWRENCE – On March 3, 2023, Rene Rangel, Jr., was killed while working for the Van Buren County Road Commission in a work zone on County Road 681 in Arlington Township. His tragic death has devastated Rene’s family, friends, and the Road Commission family, said Bret Witkowski, Van Buren County Road Commission managing director.A jury trial Read More…
Police seek two suspects in Three Rivers bank robbery
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching for two suspects connected to a bank robbery in the city Saturday. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred just before 11 a.m. Saturday at Sturgis Bank and Trust on North Main Street in Three Rivers. Officers responded at 10:59 Read More…
Constantine man killed in crash on U.S. 131
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…
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…
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…