Force main break reported on King Rd.

Robert TomlinsonFeb 6, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATED 2/6/2025 at 11:11 a.m. FABIUS TWP. — A force main break was reported Wednesday in Fabius Township, involving the much-maligned sewer force main between Constantine in Three Rivers. According to the Village of Constantine, they…

Multiple animals lost, many rescued in Three Rivers house fire

Multiple animals lost, many rescued in Three Rivers house fire

Robert TomlinsonFeb 3, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Multiple animals, including two dogs, were lost in a house fire Sunday in Three Rivers. According to Three Rivers Fire Department Chief Paul Schoon, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the…

Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon

Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon

Robert TomlinsonJan 26, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — An early flurry of points and a big game from Matt Swanwick helped the Centreville boys’ basketball team sweep their regular season matchups against White Pigeon with a 63-48 win Friday night in…

TR Middle School student selected to All-State Band

TR Middle School student selected to All-State Band

Robert TomlinsonJan 20, 20255 min read

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

Sturgis girls, TR boys win rivalry basketball matchups

Robert TomlinsonJan 18, 20257 min read

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

Local talent to compete in international softball tournament in Europe

Robert TomlinsonJan 16, 20257 min read

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

Robert TomlinsonJan 15, 20251 min read

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

Three Rivers announces chemical changes in water

Robert TomlinsonJan 13, 20252 min read

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

Metty hired as new Three Rivers DDA director

Robert TomlinsonJan 13, 20254 min read

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…

Three Rivers Water Tower

Water main breaks in TR near water tower, to be fixed by end of week

Robert TomlinsonJan 7, 20252 min read

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

McDonough ordered to Sobriety Court, has license revoked after pleading guilty to drunk driving

Robert TomlinsonJan 6, 20257 min read

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

‘This is about healing for our community’: Spence sworn in as St. Joseph County sheriff

Robert TomlinsonJan 3, 20256 min read

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

Robert TomlinsonDec 30, 20241 min read

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

TR Lions Club holds biggest food, toy distribution yet

Robert TomlinsonDec 27, 20246 min read

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

Robert TomlinsonDec 26, 20244 min read

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

City Commissioner Allen arrested, charges declined

Robert TomlinsonDec 24, 20242 min read

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

Robert TomlinsonDec 22, 20243 min read

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

Sutra Indian Cuisine brings taste of India to downtown TR

Robert TomlinsonDec 20, 20246 min read

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

Langley Covered Bridge closed until further notice after height limiters hit

Robert TomlinsonDec 9, 20243 min read

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

Big second quarter leads Centreville boys to season-opening victory over Chiefs

Robert TomlinsonDec 9, 20245 min read

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,…