Mike’s Musings: The bicycle hippie who overcame addiction
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Obituary: Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward
Marilyn Marie (Paul) Ward, 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care in Three Rivers.She was born March 12, 1943 in Everett, Washington, the daughter of Olga (Edmunds) and Raymond Paul, and graduated…
Obituary: Terry “Dutch” Batten
Terry “Dutch” Batten, age 79 of Mendon, passed away at his home following a very short illness. Dutch was born on December 17, 1944 in Mendon, the son of Shirley “Bill” and Veryl (VanNess) Batten. He attended Mendon High School…
Out and About: Grieving, the 1950s, and cold weather vehicle ‘considerations’
We all have an expiration date. There are at least two things we must do and there’s not much we can do about them. We are all going to die sometime and we must all pay taxes. You really don’t…
County Fair begins this weekend in Centreville
CENTREVILLE — The biggest event in St. Joseph County in 2024 will be getting underway this weekend.The 2024 St. Joseph County Grange Fair will take place from Sept. 15-22 this year, one of the first times ever the fair will…
Progress continues for downtown lighting project
By Dennis Volkert Work continued this week for the downtown Sturgis lighting project and related elements. Placement of lights on buildings began shortly after Labor Day, with workers using two lifts, making their way along U.S. 12. Additional features connected…
New tennis courts officially unveiled at Sturgis Middle School
By Dennis Volkert A ribbon-cutting was held Tuesday for the newly resurfaced tennis courts at Sturgis Middle School.The unveiling was followed by a day of matches involving Bethel University, Spring Arbor University, and Trine University, at both SMS and Augspurger.Superintendent…
School shooting threat shuts down TR schools Thursday
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A school threat made over a social media service against Three Rivers Community Schools is causing it to close the district Thursday. The school district announced late Wednesday evening the district would be…
