UAW workers at AAM in Three Rivers go on strike
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — United Auto Workers members at American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM) in Three Rivers will officially go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Monday. In a livestream video Sunday night, UAW Local 2093 said a…
Mendon wins sixth straight district softball title; to play in regionals at home
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — Mendon softball’s state title defense started strong in postseason play Friday, cruising to an 11-1 victory over Marcellus in the MHSAA Division 4 district championship in Marcellus. Although they got off to a slow…
Honoring and remembering: Local communities mark Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Several communities around St. Joseph County marked the Memorial Day holiday Monday with events, remembrances, and salutes, remembering those who lost their lives serving the United States. In Three Rivers, the city…
Mayor, city commissioners praise preview of TR city budget
Several street projects planned; water, sewer variable rates projected to go up By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — City leaders in Three Rivers were presented Tuesday, May 12 with a first look at the budget for Fiscal Year 2027,…
Nelson sentenced to 40-60 months for role in death of 2-year-old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The boyfriend of Paige Bohne was sentenced Friday to 40 to 60 months in prison for his role in the November 2024 death of 2-year-old Octavia Bohne in Sturgis. Fredrick Nelson, 32, was…
Election Recap: Sturgis bond renewal fails; Colon, Vicksburg proposals approved
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Two out of the three local school districts with proposals on the Tuesday, May 5 ballot were successful with voters. The one failed proposal was also the biggest out of the three monetarily. Sturgis…
May Election Preview: New transport facility, new tennis complex highlight Vicksburg schools’ $64m bond renewal
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director VICKSBURG — Voters in the Vicksburg Community Schools district will be one of three locally that will be seeking a continuation of millage funding in the May 5 election. On the May 5 ballot, the district…
May Election Preview: Colon schools seek sinking fund renewal for school, infrastructure repairs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director COLON — Colon Community Schools district voters will have their say on May 5 in whether a measure to pay for long-term building repairs and improvements can continue for the next eight years. On the May…
May Election Preview: Sturgis schools seeking bond renewal for school improvements, new aquatic center
By Robert Tomlinson and Dennis Volkert STURGIS — Voters in the Sturgis Public Schools district will have a say Tuesday as to whether a school bond will be renewed for the next six years to fund a number of school…
Citywide spring cleanup to begin next week in TR
City responds to concerns about no curbside option By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Spring cleaning is here in the City of Three Rivers, and a couple of options will be available for city residents as part of a…
US Small Business Assoc. offering disaster relief to March 6 tornado victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Michigan businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by tornadoes occurring March 6. The SBA issued a disaster declaration in response…
Over 6k in St. Joseph County without power after windstorm
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Over 6,000 people in St. Joseph County are without power as of 9 p.m. Monday because of a windstorm that rolled through Monday afternoon. According to Indiana-Michigan Power, heavy rains and strong…
Water service line material verifications begin today in Three Rivers
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers city officials announced last week a key step in the process of replacing lead lines in the city would begin Monday, April 27. In a Facebook post, the city announced that Plummers Environmental would begin…
Three Rivers police seeking info on stolen scooters
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are investigating a garage breaking and entering that occurred earlier this month in the city. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the break-in occurred on April 1 in the 800 block of Hill…
Child injured in Three Rivers hit-and-run
THREE RIVERS — A 10-year-old child was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Three Rivers Friday. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, the incident occurred near the intersection of South Grant Avenue and Hill Street. Police say a child…
Centreville scout on track for Eagle Scout rank at just 14 years old
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — At the age of 14, some kids may be playing video games, eating junk food, scrolling online all day, studying, hanging out with friends, or some combination thereof. However, for one local member of…
Wastewater overflow reported in Constantine, no discharge to river
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A wastewater overflow was reported at the Constantine Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday. According to the Village of Constantine, the overflow was first reported at 4 p.m. and was stopped approximately 20 minutes later, at…
Three Rivers Applebee’s manager hailed for protecting community members during tornado
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Aubrey McKenzie has been scared of storms ever since she was a child. However, for the Mendon native, a bar and service manager at the Applebee’s restaurant in Three Rivers, those fears were…
Gov. Whitmer requests federal disaster declaration for March 6 tornados
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday she has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump in response to the tornados that came down in southwest Michigan, including Three Rivers, on March 6.…
Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 5-year-old in Colon
COLON — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a child in the Colon area that was reported Tuesday. According to police, deputies were called in the early morning hours Tuesday to the 400 block of…
