Three Rivers police are searching for 46-year-old Melanie Jo Loree, who was last seen July 8 in the 300 block of South Erie Street in Three Rivers. (Photo via Three Rivers Police Department) UPDATE 3:55 p.m. 7/26/2024: Loree was found…

Eric Conn, a lawyer representing two lawyers from the Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes (FSBR) law office that are involved in a lawsuit between Tom Lowry and Lockport and Park townships, makes his argument before the St. Joseph County 45th Circuit…

Fred Albert Burnett III, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born November 19, 1945 in Detroit, the son of Fred and Shirley (Saccoman) Burnett Jr. He graduated…

Robert “Bob” Potter, age 78 of Marcellus, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on October 8, 1945 in Three Rivers, MI the son of Frederick and Lettie (Hyde) Potter. Bob…

Three Rivers Public Library Board Vice President Vicki Wordelman discusses her thoughts on the current library services contract negotiations with Lockport Township during Tuesday’s board meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The board of…

“We all win when we help others achieve their own version of prosperity.” -Chinese ProverbIf you love the sound of a Harley Davidson idling, or the sound of a Massey-Ferguson tractor starting, you’ll want to make plans to attend the…

THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North…

Superintendent Art Ebert welcomes Britt Gross as assistant superintendent for Sturgis Public Schools. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools.The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting,…

By Dennis Volkert A salary increase for Sturgis city manager Andrew Kuk was approved Wednesday by city commissioners.The new wage $132,612, effective retroactively to April 13, 2024.The contract approved in 2023 set Kuk’s annualized salary at $125,000. That agreement allowed…

Partial roundup of remaining events.  Today, July 26 10 a.m.: Antique tractor country cruise, begins at Railroad Park. Noon-1 p.m.: Bike-a-thon, Church Park; registration 11:30 a.m.-noon. 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Kids Day, Burr Oak School.4-4:30 p.m.: Kiddie Duck Derby, behind the school. 4-7 p.m.: Antique…

Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Through July 29Adult summer reading, Sturgis District Library.Through July 31“Meet Up and Eat Up,” Sturgis District Library book give-away, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Congress, Wall and Wenzel.Burr Oak Heritage Days Festival.July…

What a week for the history books. First a former president, now the leading candidate for president, survived an assassination attempt, then his opponent, the current president announced he would no longer be running for a second term.I’m still confused…

Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools.  The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting, where she was introduced.  Gross served in several capacities at Polk County Public Schools in Florida, most…

Police investigate a home in the 200 block of Middle Street Friday, July 12 following a dead body found there. Police identified the body Wednesday as 41-year-old Nicole Wood, who had been missing since July 7. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON)…

Like many of you I was in shock when I heard there was an assassination attempt on former president Trump’s life while he was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania. It had been 43 years since the barbaric act of…

Sturgis “Electric City” lighting project is live at crowdfunding site Patronicity.  Each dollar donated is matched by the state, up to $50,000. The contribution period closes Aug. 12. DDA received approval to use grant funding from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s…

Crews clean up trees along Driftwood Drive north of Colon on the night of May 7 following an EF-2 tornado that passed through the area. Disaster assistance for homeowners and businesses affected by the storm were recently made available by…

Police investigate a deceased person found behind a house in the 200 block of Middle Street in Three Rivers Friday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A person was found deceased behind a residence in…

Could showdown be coming between township and library? Lockport Township Supervisor Mark Major addresses the ongoing contract negotiations between the township and the Three Rivers Public Library during Monday’s monthly township meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director…

Kathleen Wagner of Three Rivers died at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, on February 1, 1948, to Harold and A. Juanita (Cole) Anderson. She graduated from Three Rivers High School…