Obituary: Vivian Caroline Polomcak
Vivian Caroline Polomcak, known to most as “Beebee”, from Decatur, MI, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 after a short fight with breast cancer; just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born to Theodore Stanek and Helen Stanek (Godisak)…
Area Towns to Hold Memorial Day Parades
GOBLES – Gobles will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m., Monday, May 27, that will travel down State Street (M-40). Lineup will begin at the Gobles High School parking lot. LAWRENCE – Lawrence will hold a Memorial Day…
Paw Paw to hold Memorial Day Parade on May 27
PAW PAW – Paw Paw’s 103rd annual Memorial Day services will be held Monday, May 27, with the annual parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Bistro 120 parking lot, via Michigan Avenue to the Veterans Memorial Park for services.…
Arlington Township Board Approves two marijuana related resolutions
ARLINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Arlington Township Board, Wednesday, May 15, approved two marijuana-related resolutions.The first resolution reduced the price of a marijuana license application from $5,000 to $2,500, while the second resolution deals with fines and costs for violations.Contacted after…
Five named Lawrence honor students
This year’s Lawrence High School Class of 2024 Honor Students include, from left, Boston Litchfield, Ashley Reed, Benjamin McCaw, and Alexander Payment. Missing from photo is Cansyn Haislip.Photo courtesy /Lawrence Public Schools
Mattawan Schools announces partnership to begin $110 million construction campaign
MATTAWAN – Mattawan Consolidated School District has announced its partnership with The Veridus Group, an owner’s representative firm based in Indiana and Michigan, to spearhead its $110 million bond proposal construction campaign. Following a request for proposal process and careful…
PP Library celebrates Police Week
The Paw Paw District Library’s Color Me Happy group recently celebrated police week by coloring vibrant pictures with police themes. Paw Paw Police Department Lieutenant Sam Carlsen stopped by the library to accept the many pictures. The Color Me Happy…
Sewer, water commodity rate increase, new road projects highlight city budget preview
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — An incremental hike in sewer and water commodity rates and new road projects highlighted a preview of what is to come in the budget for the City of Three Rivers. City Finance Director…
‘Cruise-In’ features vintage cars, music and ‘Art Around Town’
By Dennis Volkert “Spring Car Cruise-In and Eats” took place May 10 in Sturgis. It was presented by Downtown Development Authority.It featured more than 100 classic automobiles. Live music was provided by Marjorie Beryl-Shelito, Bethi Lewis and Ben Prowett.“Cruise-in” also…
Details amended for downtown social district
At its May 6 meeting, Sturgis city Commission amended details of the downtown social district, in connection with a new event that begins this month. On April 10, a seasonal “Two-Wheel Tuesdays” was approved by commissioners. The gathering takes place at…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Coming events May 17“Wacky Trivia Night,” with Craig Tornquist, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.May 18Inaugural “Spring 5K Run/Walk for the Residents,” 9 a.m., Thurston Woods Village; registration period begins at 8:30 a.m.May 20Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education…
A big day for local runners
By William A. BaltzSpecial to the Commercial-News KALAMAZOO — Few things are more rewarding to a runner than achieving a much sought-after goal, especially when it’s overcoming challenges to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Nicolette Cole of Three Rivers did…
TR girls’ tennis splits doubleheader, win against South HavenWildcats finish 7th at Conference Tournament
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ tennis team wrapped up their regular season this past week, with a win, loss, draw, and participation in the Wolverine Conference tournament. On May 8, Three Rivers played a weekday doubleheader against Sturgis on…
Out and About: Riding bikes, toothbrushes, and phone scammers
“Success is a journey, not a destination.” –Arthur Ashe A few rules to remember, when out riding bicycles: The St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, located at 23640 Featherstone Road, Sturgis, has activities available for every member of the…
Obituary: ANN DONNELLY
ANN DONNELLY of Fisher Lake passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in her home and with her family by her side. She was born in An Siléar Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland, on June 28,…
Obituary: Olen A. “Jr.” Rifenberg
Olen A. “Jr.” Rifenberg, 88, of Jones, a lifetime Newberg Township resident, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 23, 1935, the son of Olin A. and Mary (Cunningham)…
DNR official: How the CCC camps changed the face of Michigan
By Ken Wyatt Hillary Pine was a long way from her home in St. Ignace. It likely was a disappointment that her talk last week on Michigan’s Civilian Conservation Corps was delivered to so small an audience at the Meijer…
Obituary: Calvin Lee Crenshaw Jr.
Calvin Lee Crenshaw Jr., age 67, of Albion, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Jackson Hospice. He was born Sept. 14, 1956, in Albion, Michigan to Calvin Lee and Annie Mae (Smith) Crenshaw. He was a graduate…
Road work: The top concern in two Jackson County townships
By Ken Wyatt Roads and their crumbling fortunes were a hot item in the neighboring townships of Concord and Pulaski at this month’s board meetings. A summary of issues in both townships: Concord Township Supervisor David Saenz presented the board…
Marshall GIrls Soccer: I-8 CONFERENCE CHAMPS
Marshall traveled to Hastings Wednesday ith and with a 2-0 win they claimed an undefeated, undisputed conference championship. The win moved Marshall’s record in I-8 Conference play to 6-0-0 this season. Marshall outscored I-8 opponents by a margin of 28…
