Mayoral Race 2023 Preview: Political newcomer Zaritz seeking mayor’s seat
Natelege Zartiz, a stay-at-home mom with a background in real estate, is one of three candidates running for mayor of Three Rivers on the Tuesday, Aug. 8 primary ballot. (Photo provided) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s note: This article, originally…
Mayoral race 2023 preview: Mims looks to bring ‘change’ to Three Rivers
Vernis Mims, a tutor and substitute teacher, is seeking the mayor’s seat for the City of Three Rivers in the Tuesday, Aug. 8 primary election. (Photo provided) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s note: This article, originally published in the July…
Mayoral race 2023 preview: Lowry to seek re-election for 13th term
Three Rivers Mayor Tom Lowry is seeking re-election for a 13th term in the Tuesday, Aug. 8 primary election. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director Editor’s note: This article, originally published in the July 7 edition of the…
Recall efforts move forward for three more White Pigeon Twp. officials
Attorney Lance Thornton, representing White Pigeon Township, addresses the St. Joseph County Election Commission during a clarity/factuality hearing Wednesday in Centreville. Language for three recall petitions against White Pigeon Township officials were approved to go forward by the commission. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS…
‘Frozen Jr.’ production coming to TR Community Players
The cast of the Three Rivers Community Players production of “Frozen Jr.” pose for a picture during a recent rehearsal. The show runs from Aug. 4-6 and Aug. 11-13 with four shows each weekend. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert…
New housing development gets green light from TR Planning Commission
Michael West, a developer with Green Development Ventures and Allen Edwin Homes, shows a map of the current plans for the Villages of Three Rivers, a new housing development at the east end of Coolidge Place, during Monday’s Three Rivers…
More wastewater spills into St. Joseph River due to heavy rains; no-contact advisory issued
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the second time in three weeks, a no-contact advisory has been issued for the St. Joseph River following another spill of wastewater from the Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Branch-Hillsdale-St.…
Body found in Cass Co. believed to be missing TR woman
Police say the body of 73-year-old Marilee Furlong was found during a search off of Miller Road in Cass County Monday. (Photo via St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CASS COUNTY — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s…
No-contact advisory lifted for St. Joseph River
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — It is now safe to do recreational activities in the St. Joseph River. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) on Tuesday lifted the no-contact advisory issued on July 10 for the St.…
Natural gas outage reported in Fabius Twp.
FABIUS TWP. — Fabius Township residents with natural gas through SEMCO Energy experienced an outage of services Monday. According to SEMCO Energy, the outage occurred Monday morning, July 17, due to a third party damaging a pipeline during construction in…
$10k reward offered for info on missing TR woman
A $10,000 reward has been issued by the family of 73-year-old Marilee Furlong, who was last seen at her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road May 29, for information leading to the woman being found. Furlong, according to police, has Alzheimer’s…
Vicksburg man killed in Fabius Twp. crash
FABIUS TWP. — A 24-year-old man from Vicksburg was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Fabius Township Saturday, July 8. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 11:58 p.m. on Corey Lake Road…
Recall language approved for two White Pigeon Twp. officials
The St. Joseph County Election Commission discusses the two recall petitions against White Pigeon Township Supervisor Don Gloy and White Pigeon Township Treasurer Trudy Gloy during a clarity/factuality hearing Thursday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE —…
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit opens at TR Public Library
Members of the Three Rivers Public Library leadership and board of trustees cut the ribbon Friday on the “Spark! Places of Innovation” exhibit being hosted at the library until Aug. 19. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE…
Second attempt to be made at White Pigeon Twp. board recalls
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON TWP. — The entire White Pigeon Township board could soon be facing possible recall efforts. The St. Joseph County Election Commission will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 13 at 9 a.m. at the…
Communication error by Wastewater Treatment Plant led to delay in no-contact advisory after force main break
A look at the section of the St. Joseph River just south of the Broadway Street bridge in Three Rivers. A force main break in Three Rivers Friday evening spilled 500,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the river, causing a…
No-contact advisory issued for St. Joseph River
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) is warning residents to stay out of the St. Joseph River for the time being. A no-contact advisory was issued Monday by the health department for…
Two killed in White Pigeon Twp. crash
WHITE PIGEON TWP. — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night in White Pigeon Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred on Indian Prairie Road near Kalamazoo Road at…
Deputies investigating shooting incident in Sturgis Twp. parking lot
STURGIS TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a Sturgis Township parking lot Saturday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at 1:50 p.m. in the 69000 block of M-66. Police claim…
Late rally falls short in TR softball’s first-ever regional final
Three Rivers 3B/SS London Hoffmaster (14) hits a single in the seventh inning of the Wildcats’ 3-2 loss to Parma Western in Saturday’s regional finals in Mason. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) Lanie Glass (9) gets a hug from Jennaya Decker…
