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Long-anticipated roundabout open for traffic in Sturgis
Dennis Volkert / SentinelA roundabout at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and North Franks Avenue, the first of its kind in Sturgis, opened July 13. This view is from Franks, facing north. By Dennis Volkert A roundabout at the…
Natural gas outage reported in Fabius Twp.
FABIUS TWP. — Fabius Township residents with natural gas through SEMCO Energy experienced an outage of services Monday. According to SEMCO Energy, the outage occurred Monday morning, July 17, due to a third party damaging a pipeline during construction in…
$10k reward offered for info on missing TR woman
A $10,000 reward has been issued by the family of 73-year-old Marilee Furlong, who was last seen at her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road May 29, for information leading to the woman being found. Furlong, according to police, has Alzheimer’s…
Vicksburg man killed in Fabius Twp. crash
FABIUS TWP. — A 24-year-old man from Vicksburg was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Fabius Township Saturday, July 8. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at 11:58 p.m. on Corey Lake Road…
Recall language approved for two White Pigeon Twp. officials
The St. Joseph County Election Commission discusses the two recall petitions against White Pigeon Township Supervisor Don Gloy and White Pigeon Township Treasurer Trudy Gloy during a clarity/factuality hearing Thursday. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE —…
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit opens at TR Public Library
Members of the Three Rivers Public Library leadership and board of trustees cut the ribbon Friday on the “Spark! Places of Innovation” exhibit being hosted at the library until Aug. 19. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE…
Second attempt to be made at White Pigeon Twp. board recalls
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON TWP. — The entire White Pigeon Township board could soon be facing possible recall efforts. The St. Joseph County Election Commission will hold a hearing on Thursday, July 13 at 9 a.m. at the…
Communication error by Wastewater Treatment Plant led to delay in no-contact advisory after force main break
A look at the section of the St. Joseph River just south of the Broadway Street bridge in Three Rivers. A force main break in Three Rivers Friday evening spilled 500,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into the river, causing a…
No-contact advisory issued for St. Joseph River
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) is warning residents to stay out of the St. Joseph River for the time being. A no-contact advisory was issued Monday by the health department for…
Sturgis City Commission approves millage rate increase
Sturgis City Commission on June 28 approved increasing the operating property tax rate. The decision came during a public hearing at the board’s regular meeting. The rate was increased to just over 11.68 mills, up from the 2022 rate of…
Two killed in White Pigeon Twp. crash
WHITE PIGEON TWP. — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Friday night in White Pigeon Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred on Indian Prairie Road near Kalamazoo Road at…
Better than expected attendance makes Sturgis Fest a success
photos Provided by Sturgis Area Chamber of CommerceSturgis Public Schools transportation department was named “Most Electrified” entry in the Electric Night Parade. Action from Electric City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, held on “All Sports” day, along with Dave Locey Triathlon. Scene…
Obituary: Elnora Lillian Raiche
Elnora (Elanor) Lillian (Macomber) Raiche, age 91, died peacefully on June 17, 2023, in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 22, 1932, the daughter of Harkless R. Macomber and Dorothy May (Lee) Macomber.Elanor married…
Three Rivers 7/8 Girls All-Star softball team champs
The Three Rivers 7/8 Girls All-Star softball team won the District 15 6-7-8 Year Old Softball Joanne Wilson All Star Pitching Machine Tournament Tuesday with a 19-6 win over Mattawan in the finals. The team finished 5-0 in the All-Star…
Out and About: Advice, things to remember, and tipping
In the past, Monks have had the reputation of being quite knowledgeable when it comes to giving advice. Here are some helpful hints on what we can all do to protect our valuable energy: It’s okay to cancel a commitment.…
Lafler sentenced in strangulation caseProsecutor defends length of prison time
Michael Lafler, right, confers with his attorney Anastase Markou during Lafler’s sentencing in St. Joseph County Circuit Court on July 23. By Rick CordesC-N correspondent Against a backdrop of protest, Michael Shane Lafler, 37, of Colon was sentenced to a…
First TR Pride event heldMany gather downtown
By Rick CordesC-N Correspondent THREE RIVERS – Under mostly sunny skies, a large crowd of visitors ventured Saturday, June 24, to downtown Main Street in Three Rivers to take part in the city’s first ever Pride event.“We had a really…
Group responds to TR Pride eventsLines US 131 for prayer, signs display
THREE RIVERS – A large group assembled Friday evening, June 23, along US 131 between West Michigan Ave. and Arnold Street to express opposition to the next day’s Pride Festival events as well as to offer prayers.Many in attendance held…
Mike’s Musings: Musk vs Zuckerberg – tell me the fight is on
The popularity of UFC has eclipsed boxing and kickboxing ten-fold. I can remember going to my first local match about fifteen years ago. It was in a ballroom, and there wasn’t a seat to be had. Local fighters, our friends…
Out and About:
The Sixty-Sixth Annual Three Rivers Water Festival is now in the history books, and what a festival it was. The weather cooperated and it seems everyone had a good time. Many thanks to all the sponsors for their support. You’ll…
