Mike’s Musings: Even county governments spend unwisely: Case study, Allegan County
Our government, whether it is at the local, county, state or federal level, makes numerous decisions on how they spend taxpayers’ money. Some we can agree with, some we can’t. I would like to think with the advent of social…
Multiple animals lost, many rescued in Three Rivers house fire
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Multiple animals, including two dogs, were lost in a house fire Sunday in Three Rivers. According to Three Rivers Fire Department Chief Paul Schoon, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the…
Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — An early flurry of points and a big game from Matt Swanwick helped the Centreville boys’ basketball team sweep their regular season matchups against White Pigeon with a 63-48 win Friday night in…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup TR girls defeat Niles, Portage Northern; lose to Bronson
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ basketball team went 2-1 this past week, winning over Niles Friday night 50-46, losing to Bronson Monday 66-32, and rebounding with a 74-40 drubbing of Portage Northern Tuesday.Against Niles, Jennaya Decker led the way…
Out and About: IceBreaker, moms, and hugs
The twenty-third Annual Ice Breaker is scheduled for Saturday, February 22. The venue is the Armstrong Recreation Hall, 1015 Maple Street, in Three Rivers and is open to the public.The doors open at 6 PM for the Silent Auction Fundraiser,…
Centreville Board of Ed. Gets tour of elementary school addition
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — With a new addition to Centreville Elementary School a few months away from completion, Centreville Public Schools Board of Education members got a sneak peek at how it is progressing during their meeting Monday.The…
Obituary: Richard “Dick” Charles Neely
Richard “Dick” Charles Neely, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully at home.Dick was born on May 17, 1932, in New Tazewell, Tennessee, the son of Charles and Ella…
Obituary: Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens
Millard J. “Otis” Bruystens, age 72 of Mendon passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Three Rivers on December 13, 1952 the son of Herbert and Barbara (Granger) Bruystens and…
Obituary: Michael Wayne Slack
Michael Wayne Slack, age 70, of Three Rivers, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1954, the son of Dennis Robert and Ruth Arlene (Buel) Slack. Mike…
Additional info on DNA tests to be sought in Hernandez-Ruiz case
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — As pre-trial motions and hearings continue in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year, both sides are seeking more information on DNA tests from Michigan State…
Pivotal to move forward with building addition at Centreville site Possible future plans for organization discussed
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Board members of Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health in St. Joseph County, reaffirmed their willingness to go ahead with a future construction project at its Centre-ville location during their meeting Tuesday.In a unanimous vote,…
Mike’s Musings: Defund NGO’s, and do it now
If you’ve been watching the crisis at our southern border, you might wonder what has happened to the millions of illegal immigrants that crossed the border the last few years. Where do they go, and how are they supported you…
Early run helps Centreville boys sweep White Pigeon
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — An early flurry of points and a big game from Matt Swanwick helped the Centreville boys’ basketball team sweep their regular season matchups against White Pigeon with a 63-48 win Friday night in…
Sturgis DPS warns of potential for frozen water lines
With recent extreme cold, Sturgis Department of Public Services is asking residents to be aware of frozen water lines. To help prevent water lines from freezing, city officials recommend that residents allow a slow stream of water, around the size…
Sturgis bowling get wins over Vicksburg; compete in Mason, Zeeland invites
PORTAGE — The Sturgis bowling teams hit the road to face Vicksburg at Airway Lanes in Portage Monday, and returned home with two wins. The boys prevailed 17-13, and the girls came up big, winning 29-1.Boys singles results: 812-709 (8-1), 865-776 (7-2),…
Obituary: Eugene (Gene) Lawrence Marvin
Eugene (Gene) Lawrence Marvin, age 89, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home in Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. He was born on March 4, 1935 in Three Rivers, Michigan, the eldest son of John…
Obituary: Marilyn Joan Falk
Marilyn Joan Falk age 85 of Parkville passed away peacefully on January 16th 2025 with her family by her side. She was Born in Chicago on Dec 7th,1939 to Doris (Taylor) Sherwood and Charles Criscuolo.A 1958 graduate of Kelvyn Park…
Obituary: Sharon Joan Cummings
Sharon Joan Cummings, 91, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 7, 1934 in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of George and Doris (Hastings) Rose, and graduated from Elkhart…
Obituary: Vera Helen Bippus
A tiny dynamo has crossed heaven’s gate. Vera Helen Bippus, born January 8, 1937, age 88, left this world on January 17, 2025. Vera spent her youth in Blakeslee, Ohio, where she helped her family run Sam’s Place, a restaurant…
Obituary: Jean A. Hensell
Jean A. Hensell, age 77 of Centreville, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Edgewood Health & Rehabilitation in Three Rivers surrounded by family. She was born January 16, 1948 in Vicksburg, a daughter of Nolan and Betty (Hovarter) Bailey. Jean…
