Commercial-News & Penny Saver
Recent Stories
Mike’s Musings: Release January 6 tapes, Epstein list
Our government seems to enjoy keeping sensitive information from you and I, even though we pay their salaries and place them in the positions they are in. I believe the…
Basketball Roundup
BoysTR defeated by Vicksburg, walloped by OtsegoTHREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball team did not have the best of weeks on the hardwood, losing to Vicksburg on the road…
“Out and About” Batteries, St. Patrick’s Day and dust
I would like to publicly thank everyone who voted me “Favorite Columnist” in this year’s Readers’ Choice awards. Putting together my weekly Out and About column is a labor of…
Obituary: Constance Joyce “Connie” Eickhoff
Constance Joyce “Connie” Eickhoff, age 76 of Mendon, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on February 20, 1946…
Lawsuit settlement allowsDollar General entry into Nottawa
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONA look at the piece of land that will be the future home of a Dollar General in Nottawa, located next to Alpha Building Center. A lawsuit…
Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing15-year-old girl
photo providedPolice are searching for 15-year-old Exdith Janery Rodriguez Davila, who was reported missing on Friday, Feb. 10 from her home on Fairchild Road in Nottawa Township. NOTTAWA TWP. —…
Mike’s Musings: You don’t know pain until you’ve been in dentist chair for four hours
I have a high tolerance for pain. Separate a shoulder, strain my Achille’s tendon, chronic back pain, etc. I’ve done it and had it, but none of those compare to…
Sheriff’s Dept. searching for missing 15-year-old girl
Photo providedPolice are searching for 15-year-old Exdith Janery Rodriguez Davila, who was reported missingon Friday, Feb. 10 from her home on Fairchild Road in Nottawa Township. NOTTAWA TWP. — St.…
Constantine wrestling wins thriller over TR in team districts
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONConstantine’s wrestling team lifts the trophy after their 32-28 win over Three Rivers inThursday’s team wrestling districts in Three Rivers. COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONPreston Like (top) from…
Basketball Roundup
photo providedWhite Pigeon boys’ basketball senior Chris Jackson celebrates hitting the 1,000-point threshold in a loss to Constantine Saturday. photo providedThree Rivers boys’ basketball senior Andrew Brown notched his 1,000th…
“Out and About” Gardening, political updates, and home health kits
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – ConfuciusIt’s a little early to think about gardening, but it doesn’t hurt to do a little planning before you plant. Gardening…
Obituary: Anna Detwiler
Anna Detwiler, age 83 of rural Three Rivers, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 24, 1939.…
Obituary: Kathleen S. Kline
Kathleen S. Kline, 61, of Howe, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence.She was born on October 27, 1961, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Walter and Barbara (Boodt) Headley.Kathy…
Obituary: Marnetta Mae Eichorn
Marnetta Mae Eichorn, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Optalis Health and Rehab surrounded by her loving family.She was born July 8, 1931 in LaGrange,…
Eighth graders to take classes at TRHS for two years due to Middle School renovations
Chris Mankowski (left) and Doug Phillips (right) from Plante Moran Cresa give an update on Three Rivers Community Schools’ bond project during Monday’s TRCS Board of Education meeting. By Robert…
City takes next step with Allen Edwin for ‘workforce rental’ homes: Some commissioners wary of ‘significantly’ lower PILOT payments by developer
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONBrian Farkas (left), director of workforce housing for Allen Edwin Homes, and Three Rivers City Manager Joe Bippus (right) discuss a potential resolution to sell 5.62 acres…
Mike’s Musings: Trade deficit with China continues to grow
Not too long ago on the occasion of my birthday, I was presented with a balloon, as well as other gifts. Unfortunately, the balloon did not last long. It escaped…
TR wrestling shuts out Sturgis, wins Corey Fuller Invite
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ wrestling team got huge wins this past week, shutting out Sturgis on the road 72-0 on Jan. 25, while taking home the title at Portage…
“Out and About”: Recycling, the heart, and balancing
Recycling is something we should all be involved in. Unfortunately, there are some things that cannot be thrown in with the paper, tin cans and other normal recyclables. Fortunately, there…
Obituary: Susan Gayle Ferguson
Susan Gayle Ferguson, 62, of Mendon, went home to be with her Savior Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born January 16, 1961 in Aurora, IL,…