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TR police searching for carjacking suspect

TR police searching for carjacking suspect

Robert TomlinsonSep 21, 20241 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers police are searching for a suspect in an alleged carjacking that occurred Saturday in Lockport Township. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, Ernest Wellington was last seen fleeing on foot…

Sturgis swimming/diving finishes second at Mason Invite

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

MASON — The Lady Trojans swim and dive team participated in the Mason Invitational last week, and came away with a second place finish.Host Mason placed first with a score of 532, followed by the Trojans, who recorded 419 points.Sturgis’…

Obituary: Ada Louise Haithcock

Obituary: Ada Louise Haithcock

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20244 min read

Ada Louise Haithcock was born on January 19, 1923 in Grandview, Indiana to Claude and Hazel Ellis. Growing up, Louise enjoyed a serene childhood. Her early education took place in a one room schoolhouse. At the tender age of 9…

Obituary: Mark Craig Ward

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

 (2/13/55 – 8/25/24)  Today we mourn the loss of a beloved son, brother and friend, Mark Craig Ward.  Mark had an idyllic childhood living on Fishers Lake near Three Rivers, Michigan. In high school he played football and wrestled. He…

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20242 min read

Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 9, 1933, the daughter of  Albert John Lent and Elsie (Wilber) Lent. Mary graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA, in 1955 with cum laude distinction and an honors…

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Obituary: Murray J. Swindell

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, MA and former longtime resident of Concord, MA passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell…

Out and About: Motor oil, remodeling, and lawn work

Out and About: Motor oil, remodeling, and lawn work

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

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Advocates, family push St. Joseph County to hand over Shank case to MSP County chair to discuss with prosecutor

Advocates, family push St. Joseph County to hand over Shank case to MSP County chair to discuss with prosecutor

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20243 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Advocates and family members of Brittany Nichole Wallace Shank are pushing for St. Joseph County officials to take more action on the unsolved case of her disappearance.During public comment at Tuesday’s St. Joseph County…

Branch Co. native comes ‘full circle’ with rodeo show at St. Joseph County Fair

Branch Co. native comes ‘full circle’ with rodeo show at St. Joseph County Fair

Editorial StaffSep 20, 20245 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Those who attended Monday’s TK Pro Rodeo at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair in Centreville got a full-fledged rodeo experience with all the bells and whistles right in their own backyard.But what they…

Mike’s Musings: The bicycle hippie who overcame addiction

Mike’s Musings: The bicycle hippie who overcame addiction

Editorial StaffSep 18, 20243 min read

I was riding my bicycle last Saturday (yes, the same bike I fell and broke my hip from a year ago) when I was about 8 miles from home, and I heard a loud splat. I knew immediately my bsck…

TR school board president addresses school threats, district response

TR school board president addresses school threats, district response

Robert TomlinsonSep 17, 20247 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Following two days last week where classes were cancelled due to anonymous threats against schools in Three Rivers, the district’s school board president Monday praised the work done by administrators and police to…

Constantine defeats rival Schoolcraft in overtime

Constantine defeats rival Schoolcraft in overtime

Robert TomlinsonSep 14, 20247 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — There is a saying that Constantine head coach Shawn Griffith tells his players when it comes to their rivalry with Schoolcraft. “There’s only one thing more special than beating Schoolcraft, and that’s beating Schoolcraft…

Exchange Club mum sale continues in Sturgis

Exchange Club mum sale continues in Sturgis

Dennis VolkertSep 13, 20241 min read

The fall mum sale, presented by Exchange Club of Sturgis, continues through 6 p.m. Sept. 13 and 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 14, or until supply is depleted.  All proceeds benefit local community services.  Site is 306 W. Chicago Road, at southeast…

TR schools close again Friday due to second online threat

Robert TomlinsonSep 13, 20242 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the second straight day this week, Three Rivers Community Schools was closed due to anonymous online threats against the district. On Thursday night, just one day after a threat over Snapchat closed…

Soccer Roundup TR shut out against Niles, Harper Creek

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20241 min read

NILES — Three Rivers’ boys’ soccer team was shut out twice this past week, losing 8-0 to Niles on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 4-0 to Harper Creek Thursday, Sept. 5.The losses move the Wildcats to 1-4 on the season. Constantine…

Football Roundup Adrian holds on to beat Three Rivers

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20248 min read

ADRIAN — In what was a battle between two stingy defenses, Adrian came out on top over visiting Three Rivers Friday, Sept. 6, by a final of 10-7.Both teams would get on the board with back-to-back scores in the first…

Obituary: Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Mary Katherine (Lent) Flucke was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 9, 1933, the daughter of  Albert John Lent and Elsie (Wilber) Lent. Mary graduated from Smith College in Northampton, MA, in 1955 with cum laude distinction and an honors…

Obituary: Brenda Jo Asher

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20242 min read

Brenda Jo Asher, age 61 of Battle Creek, passed away at Bronson Hospital on September 6, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1963 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Brent and Sherley (Jones) Satterlee. Brenda attended Mendon High…

Obituary: Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20243 min read

Jean Marie (Hass) Rockwell, age 86, left us to be with her beloved Savior on September 9, 2024, at Birch Meadows in Three Rivers, Michigan surrounded by those who loved her.Born on March 21, 1938, in Benton Harbor, MI, to…

Obituary: Patricia Ann Haines

Editorial StaffSep 13, 20244 min read

Patricia Ann Haines, 77, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Three Rivers Health surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 22, 1947 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cosgrove) Crego who gave…