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…
Constantine football bows out in regional finals to Jackson Lumen Christi
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director JACKSON — Getting to the regional finals in the MHSAA football tournament is a special thing for a lot of teams. For Constantine, who made it to the playoffs with a 6-3 record ranked 21st in…
Mendon upsets defending champ Martin on last-second TD to win regional title
By Steve Eldridge MENDON — “Nothing like a win in Mendon on a Saturday.” Those were the words of Mendon head coach Bobby Kretschman, after he saw his team score a last-second touchdown to defeat two-time defending state champion Martin,…
Mother arrested, charged with open murder in death of 2-year-old [UPDATED]
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS TWP. — A mother faces open murder charges after being arrested Thursday afternoon after her 2-year-old child was found unresponsive. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at the Memory Lane…
St. Joseph County Election Recap: Kane wins Probate Judge, WP school bond passes, Constantine operating millage fails
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — St. Joseph County placed new officeholders in a few contested races on Election Day Tuesday, while also voting on a few local school and city proposals. Turnout in the election in St.…
Contractor error at lift station causes sewage spill at TR lift station
10k gallons leaked into storm sewer, no sewage leak into river By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A sewage spill occurred at a Three Rivers lift station Friday, this time due to an error by a contractor. According to…
Late TD caps off wild playoff opener for Mendon against Climax-Scotts
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CLIMAX — Whenever Mendon and Climax-Scotts face off on a football field, fans expect to see a ton of points on the board. Just like their last matchup two weeks ago, both teams delivered on that…
Lawsuit filed against Ox Paperboard for alleged PFAS contamination in White Pigeon [UPDATED]
Updated 9:21 a.m. Nov. 4, 2024 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — A local paper mill has been sued by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office for allegedly discharging PFAS-contaminated wastewater into the White Pigeon River. The lawsuit, filed Friday…
What is on the ballot in St. Joseph County in the November election?
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director This article has been updated with the new voting location for Constantine Township. The Commercial-News apologizes for the error. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The November election in St. Joseph County is coming up in just a…
‘Relatively small’ sewer spill reported with force main break at King Road
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — A new break in the force main between Constantine and Three Rivers was reported Monday morning. Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett said the break and sewage spill occurred Sunday at around 2:10 p.m.…
Pedestrian injured in Constantine Twp. crash [UPDATED]
Updated 4:13 p.m. Oct. 23, 2024 CONSTANTINE TWP. — A pedestrian received life-threatening injuries when a vehicle tried to avoid a crash on Constantine Road Thursday night. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred near the…
Three Rivers gets blowout win over Sturgis
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Friday’s rivalry game between Three Rivers and Sturgis was a more personal one for Wildcats head coach Jeff Awe in his first year at the helm. On Thursday, just one day before the game,…