2024

Talk about a Back to School Bash! PHYRE (People Helping Youth Reach Excellence) has done it again.The 2024 Annual County -Wide Back to School Bash was everything on Saturday.The founder Adrian Holloway partnered with the LaFayette Police Department this year…

More To The Game 3 weekend basketball camp kicked off July 12-28th. The camp started off great states founder Trevond Barnes. We’ve had 22 kids participate.In the first 3 days we’ve harped on fundamentals and footwork while also having a…

By John BriceCorrespondent This past weekend saw a pair of shocking crimes occur in Lanett that left the local community disturbed and asking for more information amidst the sets of confusing circumstances. Goodsell United Methodist Church on Sixth Avenue was…

By John RaffelCorrespondent LAWTON – Alyssa McNally is a senior volleyball player at Lawton who has had a productive summerIn the Division 3 state finals, McNally was 28th in pole vault at 7-feet-9 inches.Right now, McNally has been going to…

The smartest thing a city can do is install sidewalk benches in its retail distract. If one of a couple wants to pop into a shop, the other can sit outside people watching.Am I looking in a mirror when I…

I’ve been an avid fan of the Olympics since I was a pre-teen. I was glued to the TV set in my teenage years, watching the opening ceremony and most of the events. It was a tradition I have always…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Bill Beery. Born on August 25, 1950, to Donna and Harold Beery, Bill lived a full and vibrant life until his peaceful departure on July 28, 2024.…

UPDATE 3:55 p.m. 7/26/2024: Loree was found safe and sound Friday, according to the Three Rivers Police Department. THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a woman that went missing earlier…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Miscommunication between the St. Joseph County courthouse and lawyers in a major local lawsuit led to a new date being set for a key part in the case. On Tuesday, St. Joseph County 45th…

By Sylvia Benavidez What would have been a wonderful, fun overseas learning experience for one Albion teenager turned out to be much more for her and her family. Ann Wade is well known in town for all her public activities,…

Melvin LeRoy Midlam, 64, of rural Olivet, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Melvin was born on Nov. 5, 1959, in Marshall, Michigan, to Earl Richard and Hazel…

Henderson Harris Sr. was born April 27, 1927, in Jefferson County, Mississippi to Claude Stampley and Clara Hall. He transitioned from earthly work to heavenly reward peacefully at home July 17, 2024. He was affectionately called Schoolboy. Henderson joined in…

By Linda LaNoue “Technology can be daunting because of its ever-changing and complex nature,” said Phoebe Holm. “However, it is an exceptionally useful resource. It can help enhance the quality of life by giving you easy access to many needed…

On Monday, July 15, the Albion City Council approved several items in relation to the Water System Improvement Project. The first item was a resolution to authorize bonds for Michigan Transportation Funds. Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates gave a…

I get up in the morning. Take a shower. Lift some weights and do some exercises, then take a bicycle ride. Take a shower. Work in the garden and yard. Take a shower. Work in my shop and get covered…

Fred Albert Burnett III, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated…

Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78 of Marcellus, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob…

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The board of the Three Rivers Public Library will officially put a new offer before Lockport Township for a library services contract. On Tuesday, the board voted to extend to the township a…

“We all win when we help others achieve their own version of prosperity.” -Chinese ProverbIf you love the sound of a Harley Davidson idling, or the sound of a Massey-Ferguson tractor starting, you’ll want to make plans to attend the…

THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North…