Cleanup continues in Three Rivers after Friday storms
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — One day after severe storms and a likely tornado swept through Three Rivers, the cleanup process is fully underway around the city. Three Rivers residents, as well as volunteers from around the area,…
Severe weather, tornado sweeps through Three Rivers
Sheriff’s Office advises no travel to northern St. Joseph County By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A severe storm that produced an unconfirmed but likely tornado swept through Three Rivers Friday night, causing severe damage to houses and businesses.…
Colon wins first-ever boys’ basketball regional title
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MARCELLUS — Fans of the Colon Magi could feel that history was happening with every shot taken in the last few minutes of Thursday night’s MHSAA Division 4 boys’ basketball regional finals game against Battle Creek…
State Bowling Finals Roundup: Larson state runner-up individually in D2; TR bowling falls short in team finals
WATERFORD, Mich. — Three Rivers’ bowling teams fell short at last weekend’s MHSAA Division 2 state finals at Century Lanes in Waterford Township, located west of Pontiac.However, it was TR junior Jayna Larson who nearly stole the show and pulled…
Girls’ Basketball Districts Roundup Three Rivers on to district finals with one-point win over Dowagiac
PLAINWELL — Three Rivers opened their postseason run with a thrilling victory in the MHSAA Division 2 district semifinals.The Wildcats moved on to the district finals with a 43-42 win over Dowagiac Wednesday night. No stats were available as of…
Out and About: Old age, shoulder pain, and comfort
“The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history.” -Woodrow WilsonOld age is not for sissies. A year ago, I suffered a heart attack and spent about six weeks at home recovering from Quadruple Heart By-Pass surgery. Since…
Former MLB pitcher Abbott talks creativity, accountability, overcoming adversity
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A former Major League Baseball pitcher and Michigan native was the guest of honor Tuesday night for Glen Oaks Community College’s annual Viking Speaker Series.Jim Abbott, who played 10 seasons in MLB, doing so…
Jukebox Saturday showcases the enduring music of Henry Mancini
By Dennis VolkertJukebox Saturday Night is presented at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It is a musical tribute to the classic big band hits of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Led by Greg and Amy Parnell, the show…
Jukebox Saturday showcases the enduring music of Henry Mancini
By Dennis Volkert Jukebox Saturday Night is presented at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It is a musical tribute to the classic big band hits of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Led by Greg and Amy Parnell, the…
Two killed, one injured after pickup strikes tree
PARK TWP. — Two people were killed while another was airlifted when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Park Township Saturday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called just after midnight Saturday to the intersection of…
Mike’s Musings: Opinion: It’s Time to Ban Cell Phones From Classrooms
Walk into almost any classroom in America today and you’ll see a familiar sight: heads tilted down, thumbs scrolling, students half-present as glowing screens command their attention. Teachers often joke that they’re competing with a device designed by some of…
Colon boys’ basketball pulls away in fourth quarter to defeat Mendon, win district title
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — The old adage says the third time is a charm. Colon’s boys’ basketball team knows that all too well, especially playing against intra-county rival Mendon. The two played in the first game of the…
Two killed, one injured after pickup strikes tree
PARK TWP. — Two people were killed while another was airlifted when a vehicle crashed into a tree in Park Township Saturday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called just after midnight Saturday to the intersection…
Three Rivers wrestling upset by Eaton Rapids in state semis
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — Momentum can mean a lot in sports. If a team has momentum go in their favor, they can feel like nothing can stop them and they can do anything. On the other hand, if…
TR wrestling advance to state semis with comeback win over Freeland
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — For the second straight season, Three Rivers will be moving on to the MHSAA Division 2 team wrestling state semifinals. And they have their middleweights and heavyweights to thank. The second-seeded Wildcats got six…
Sturgis girls’, boys’ basketball sweeps Three Rivers to sweep season series
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Both of Sturgis’ basketball teams completed the series sweep against Three Rivers on Friday, Feb. 20, with the girls’ team defeating the Wildcats 56-39 and the boys’ team winning 58-43.Here’s how both Sturgis teams…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Three Rivers downs Constantine with buzzer-beater by Glass
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team got a buzzer-beating shot by Dani Glass to down Constantine on Senior Night by a final score of 34-32.Glass hit a baseline shot on the run with seconds left to beat the…
Out and About: Iceland, hunter safety, and the electric bill
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” -James BryceDid You Know?
Benefit dinner to support Constantine grad with severe epilepsy, traumatic brain injury after alleged assault
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — As a senior, Gregg Reed was a key cog of the Constantine wrestling team that made the state semifinals back in the 2023-24 season, winning a match in the state semifinals at 190 lbs.…
Three Rivers planning preventative sewer maintenance in 2nd District
THREE RIVERS — The City of Three Rivers announced Wednesday there would be preventative maintenance being performed on sewer mains in the second district of the city.The maintenance is expected to begin Monday and be completed by Thursday, April 2…
