By Robert TomlinsonNews Director This article has been updated with the new voting location for Constantine Township. The Commercial-News apologizes for the error. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The November election in St. Joseph County is coming up in just a few days. Although many people will turn out to vote in the national races, many Read More…
PORTAGE — Three Rivers’ boys’ cross country team is on its way to the state finals.The Wildcats took second place at the MHSAA Division 2 Boys’ Cross Country Regional meet held at Portage West Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 26, finishing with 89 points. Marshall was regional champions, finishing with 59 points, while Otsego was Read More…
Frances Deea Greider, age 81 of Three Rivers, passed away on October 21, 2024 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born on January 6, 1943 in Goshen, IN the daughter of Auttio and Charlotte (Slabaugh) Mitchell. She attended Mendon High School and would late receive her diploma from Three Rivers High School. In March Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare triumphed over St. Louis on Wednesday night, clinching the Jack Pine Conference volleyball title for the first time since 2002.The scores were 25-23, 25-13, and 25-18.Amelia Ryzyk had a big night with 25 assists, four aces, four digs, four kills, and a block, while Tessa Kelly contributed seven kills, Read More…
Next Sunday, Nov. 3, Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. I try to mention this time change twice a year, because there’s always someone who forgets to reset their clocks. This time we set our clocks back one hour, so we get an extra hour of sleep Saturday night. I change my clocks Saturday Read More…
By Rick CordesC-N correspondent CENTREVILLE — Supporters of a proposal to have the Michigan State Police take over the investigation into the 2018 disappearance of Brittany Wallace Shank gathered in Centreville Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26 to voice their concerns about lack of progress in the investigation.Wallace-Shank was last seen on the evening of November 30, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two local school districts will be seeking funding proposals that look to have minimal impacts on residents’ taxes on the Nov. 5 ballot.White Pigeon Community Schools will be seeking a bond proposal to fund security upgrades, technology upgrades and renovations at school buildings, while Constantine Public Schools Read More…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Colosky, who peacefully passed away at the age of 52 on 10/24/2024 at his daughter’s home. Martin bravely fought a five-year battle with colon cancer, showing immense strength and resilience every step of the way. Martin was a proud man who loved his Read More…
Karen Sue Day, age 77 of Clare, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Medilodge of Clare. Karen was born the daughter of Charles and Modesta (Gatten) Day in Allegan, Michigan. Karen resided in Clare in her early years until graduation. She eventually moved to Chicago and worked at Read More…
James (Jim) Gedney, age 64 of Beaverton, MI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 22, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1960 to William (Bill) Gedney and Joyce (Newman) Earle. Jim grew up in Clare, MI and was 1978 graduate of Clare High School. He was preceded in death by his Read More…