TR Middle School student selected to All-State Band
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers Middle School student will soon be showcasing his trumpeting talents for the entire state to see. Carson Palmer, an eighth grader at TRMS and a trumpet player in the middle…
Sturgis girls, TR boys win rivalry basketball matchups
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — It was a doubleheader of rivalry basketball at Sturgis High School Friday night as Three Rivers took on longtime rival Sturgis in boys’ and girls’ basketball matchups. Both teams split the matchups, with Sturgis…
Local talent to compete in international softball tournament in Europe
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A softball team made up of nine high school student-athletes from the local area is set to travel to Europe later this month to play in a major international indoor softball competition. The…
Suspect arrested in Three Rivers hit-and-run
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Police arrested a person suspected of committing a hit-and-run Wednesday afternoon in Three Rivers. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, police were called at 4:35 p.m. to the intersection of West Michigan…
Three Rivers announces chemical changes in water
Changes based on recommendations from EGLE By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Changes in the makeup of city water are coming within the next two days to the City of Three Rivers. The city’s Department of Public Services (DPS)…
Metty hired as new Three Rivers DDA director
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local Three Rivers business owner was officially hired to be the new executive director of the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority. Angie Metty, who owns Reflections Hair Studio on South Main Street…
Water main breaks in TR near water tower, to be fixed by end of week
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A water main break in Three Rivers near the city’s water tower is expected to be fixed by the end of the week. According to Three Rivers Department of Public Services Director Amy…
McDonough ordered to Sobriety Court, has license revoked after pleading guilty to drunk driving
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — John McDonough was ordered to participate in Sobriety Court and had his driver’s license revoked after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge in a St. Joseph County courtroom Monday. The former St. Joseph…
‘This is about healing for our community’: Spence sworn in as St. Joseph County sheriff
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — A new chapter was written in the history of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Thursday evening. Chad Spence was sworn in as the new St. Joseph County sheriff during a first-of-its-kind public ceremony…
Sturgis man killed in crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A Sturgis man was killed in a car crash that occurred late Friday in Burr Oak Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called at 11:42 p.m. Dec. 27 to the area…
TR Lions Club holds biggest food, toy distribution yet
Over 150 families helped for Christmas season By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the first hour or so of Saturday’s food box and toy distribution at the Three Rivers Lions Club, the line of vehicles in need of…
Man accused of killing child with vehicle gets day in jail for bond violation
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A man accused of killing a 10-year-old in Sherman Township with his vehicle was given a day in jail Thursday after he was found to have violated his bond conditions. Logan Thomas was given…
City Commissioner Allen arrested, charges declined
Updated 12:17p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers city commissioner was arrested Sunday afternoon by police, but was eventually released without being charged by prosecutors. At-Large City Commissioner Lucas Allen was reportedly…
Emergency bond hearing to be held for man accused of killing child with vehicle
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — An emergency bond hearing will be set in the case of a man who allegedly killed a 10-year-old with his vehicle in Sherman Township earlier this month. In a hearing Friday, Dec. 20, St.…
Sutra Indian Cuisine brings taste of India to downtown TR
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Growing up in India, Pardeep Kumar said that between his mother’s home cooking and the wide range of cultures, food was a big part of his life. Living in a country with plenty…
Langley Covered Bridge closed until further notice after height limiters hit
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville is closed to traffic for at least the next two weeks after both height limiters in the area were hit last week. Road Commission Manager John Lindsey…
Big second quarter leads Centreville boys to season-opening victory over Chiefs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — It was a tight game through the first eight minutes between Centreville and White Pigeon Friday night, with the Chiefs out to an 18-16 lead after both teams traded buckets throughout the quarter. However,…
10-year-old child killed in Sherman Twp. crash; driver arrested
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SHERMAN TWP. — A 10-year-old was killed after a driver allegedly failed to stop in Sherman Township Monday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred in the area of Banker Road and…
Preliminary hearing waived in case of woman accused of murdering 2-year-old child
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A preliminary hearing in the case of a woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old child was waived last week. According to the St. Joseph County 3B District Court, 21-year-old Paige Nichole Bohne waived the…
Millard Rd., Roberts Rd. reconstructs highlight Fabius road projects for 2025
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Two roads that have gotten significant traffic increases in the last several years in Fabius Township will be reconstructed next year. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Fabius Township Board approved their annual road…
