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Three Rivers police are searching for 46-year-old Melanie Jo Loree, who was last seen July 8 in the 300 block of South Erie Street in Three Rivers. (Photo via Three Rivers Police Department) UPDATE 3:55 p.m. 7/26/2024: Loree was found…

Eric Conn, a lawyer representing two lawyers from the Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes (FSBR) law office that are involved in a lawsuit between Tom Lowry and Lockport and Park townships, makes his argument before the St. Joseph County 45th Circuit…

Ann Wade’s second day in France. On her 8th day the medical emergency with her lung extended her stay drastically, but people of Noisy-le-Roi stepped in and helped her and her family find medical help, shelter, and food as well…

From left to right: Marjorie Wilson talks with Phoebe Holm about getting the most out of laptop usage, while Myler Vielmaro helps Barb Landry-Davis with her cell phone.Phoebe Holm is a Psychology Major and a Senior at Albion College.  Myler…

On Monday, July 15, the Albion City Council approved several items in relation to the Water System Improvement Project. The first item was a resolution to authorize bonds for Michigan Transportation Funds. Mickey Bittner of Wightman & Associates gave a…

Three Rivers Public Library Board Vice President Vicki Wordelman discusses her thoughts on the current library services contract negotiations with Lockport Township during Tuesday’s board meeting. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The board of…

THREE RIVERS — Firefighters were able to quickly put out a fire that occurred in Three Rivers Monday.According to the Three Rivers Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched early Monday morning to a two-story building in the 500 block of North…

Superintendent Art Ebert welcomes Britt Gross as assistant superintendent for Sturgis Public Schools. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel By Dennis Volkert Britt Gross has been named assistant superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools.The board of education approved the decision Monday at a special meeting,…

By Dennis Volkert A salary increase for Sturgis city manager Andrew Kuk was approved Wednesday by city commissioners.The new wage $132,612, effective retroactively to April 13, 2024.The contract approved in 2023 set Kuk’s annualized salary at $125,000. That agreement allowed…

Partial roundup of remaining events.  Today, July 26 10 a.m.: Antique tractor country cruise, begins at Railroad Park. Noon-1 p.m.: Bike-a-thon, Church Park; registration 11:30 a.m.-noon. 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Kids Day, Burr Oak School.4-4:30 p.m.: Kiddie Duck Derby, behind the school. 4-7 p.m.: Antique…

Coming events Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area. Through July 29Adult summer reading, Sturgis District Library.Through July 31“Meet Up and Eat Up,” Sturgis District Library book give-away, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Congress, Wall and Wenzel.Burr Oak Heritage Days Festival.July…

Clare Public Schools Superintendent Jim Walter By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Following a second closed session at the end of the regular board meeting July 15, Clare Board of Education President Loren Cole released a statement, citing an “employment issue” as the…

Thomas Claringbold III 5th and mcewan accident photo By Pat MaurerCorrespondent A late evening motorcycle ride through Clare last Thursday, July 18, turned into a tragic crash when they were hit by a speeding driver on McEwan Street.Clare Police Chief…

William August Ketner William August Ketner, of Harrison, was charged with three counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine, 2nd or subsequent offense; one count of Delivery of (Cocaine, Heroin, or another narcotic) under 50 grams, 2nd or subsequent offense; and one…

By Genine Hopkins As parents, we all know the strain summer vacations can have on our nerves with the kids home and often complaining of being bored, despite not really missing school yet. It is wonderful to know that there…

Mary Silvernail and her granddaughter take a break after trying to tackle greased pigs kids line up for the Children’s bicycle parade antique tractors line main street in Marion By Genine Hopkins McBain Heritage Days took place this past Friday…

Driver Natha Hoezee and MOTA’s Mobility Director Marsha Cornelius can’t wait to help Mecosta-Osceola County citizens get to their non-emergency medical appointments and pharmacy needs! By Genine Hopkins The Mecosta-Osceola County Transit Authority (MOTA) is pleased to offer a new…

To arms, legs and hearts: The Venetian Fest is coming! The community’s annual celebration of life on our waterways arrives this weekend starting with a dance party Friday, July 26 in Saugatuck’s Coghlin Park; continues Saturday with an afternoon dinghy…

By Jim Hayden Correspondent Laketown Township is in solid financial shape, per its recently-completed audit. Siegfried Crandall principal accountant Joshua Gabrielse presented the 2023-24 fiscal year audit to the township board Wednesday, July 10. Highlights: • Laketown’s total net position…

The Million Dollar Quartet — rock’n’roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins — met in Memphis Dec. 4, 1956 for an epochal 1-day gig you can see re-created starting Aug. 10 at the Saugatuck Center…