Area man seeks help, becomes lost, suffers hypothermia, following traffic crash
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com PORTER TWP. – A 64-year-old Lawton man, involved in a traffic crash Friday night, Jan. 3, in Porter Township, left the scene of the crash on foot, sought out help, then became lost while walking in…
Water main breaks in TR near water tower, to be fixed by end of week
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A water main break in Three Rivers near the city’s water tower is expected to be fixed by the end of the week. According to Three Rivers Department of Public Services Director Amy…
McDonough ordered to Sobriety Court, has license revoked after pleading guilty to drunk driving
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — John McDonough was ordered to participate in Sobriety Court and had his driver’s license revoked after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge in a St. Joseph County courtroom Monday. The former St. Joseph…
‘This is about healing for our community’: Spence sworn in as St. Joseph County sheriff
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — A new chapter was written in the history of the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Thursday evening. Chad Spence was sworn in as the new St. Joseph County sheriff during a first-of-its-kind public ceremony…
Bowling Roundup TR bowling squads finish third in weekend tournament
WYOMING, Mich. — Three Rivers’ boys’ and girls’ bowling teams both finished third at the Don Lamb Memorial Tournament at Spectrum Lanes in Wyoming Friday, Dec. 27.The boys’ squad, after qualifying fourth with a score of 2,594, went into Baker…
Basketball Roundup Howardsville boys’ basketball downed by D1 Jackson Northwest
SPRING ARBOR — Howardsville Christian’s boys’ basketball team took part in Spring Arbor University’s Shot Clock Classic Saturday, Dec. 28, losing to Division 1 Jackson Northwest by a final of 71-53.Kaden Sparks and John Paul Rose had 20 points each…
Obituary: James Harold Meadows
James Harold Meadows, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Birch Meadows Senior Care.He was born November 19, 1951 in Forrest City, Ark., the son of Johnie and Lottie Lou (Franklin) Meadows. In his younger…
Obituary: Daniel Howard Langdon
Daniel Howard Langdon, 83, of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.He was born June 3, 1941 in Owosso, the son of Earl H. and Mildred P. (Elkins) Langdon, and came…
Obituary: Brenda Lee Dennis
Brenda Lee Dennis, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital.She was born December 20, 1940 to George and Madge (Kline) Gilchrist in Three Rivers, Michigan. She was a graduate of Three Rivers High…
“Out and About” Clever comments, children’s phrases, and romance
This column is special. It is my last column of the year and hopefully, the last column filled with funny but true comments. If everything works out the way I want it to, I should be able to get Out…
2024 Year in Review: The most notable stories of 2024 in St. Joseph County
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — 2024, like any other year, had its highs and its lows when it came to the top news stories of the year.As we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we take…
Mike’s Musings: Dose of DOGE needed to curb government spending
Maybe DOGE has a good thing going. DOGE, the acronym for Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has been charged with eliminating waste and inefficiency at the federal government level.I have been a…
Sturgis man killed in crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A Sturgis man was killed in a car crash that occurred late Friday in Burr Oak Township. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called at 11:42 p.m. Dec. 27 to the area…
TR Lions Club holds biggest food, toy distribution yet
Over 150 families helped for Christmas season By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the first hour or so of Saturday’s food box and toy distribution at the Three Rivers Lions Club, the line of vehicles in need of…
Sturgis boys’ swim and dive loses to Marshall
MARSHALL — The Marshall Redhawks hosted Sturgis for a swim and dive meet last week, and although the Trojans posted five first-place finishes, Marshall came away with a 98-78 win.In the 200 Medley Relay, Caleb Hahn, Gavan Miller, Aiden Owsley…
Obituary: Erma Irene Curtis
Erma Irene Curtis, age 86, formerly of Constantine, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at The Waters of LaGrange, IN. She was born February 28, 1938, a daughter of Paul and Dora (Schrock) Birky of Middlebury, IN. She was the…
“Out and About” Children’s truths, aid programs, and what teachers make
This is week three of miscellaneous stuff from my files of “stuff”. There should be only one more week of this drivel. Hopefully, I will be back on my feet by the first of the year. I thank you for…
Obituary: Robert DeVon Beachey
Robert DeVon Beachey, 82, of White Pigeon, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place.He was born June 23, 1942 in Constantine, the son of Elmer L. and Ruth P. (McBrier) Beachey, and grew up on the…
Obituary: Paul James Carta
Paul James Carta, 96, of Three Rivers, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Kalamazoo.He was born April 13, 1928 in Three Rivers, the son of Peter and Katherine (Choinacky) (Carta) Kauffman.…
TRHS students’ ‘Kicks for Kids’ fundraiser gives shoes to local students in need
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A fundraising campaign created by two marketing students at Three Rivers High School recently put new shoes in the hands of students in need in the local area. Dubbed “Kicks for Kids,” the…
