By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A comprehensive action plan for improving roads in St. Joseph County for the future was unveiled for the first time last week. On Friday, the St. Joseph County Road Commission revealed the first draft of its Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan, done through a federal grant program called Safe Read More…
Updated 11:41 p.m. March 4, 2025 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A Three Rivers cold case that was solved a couple of years ago will be highlighted as part of an upcoming episode of the ABC newsmagazine “20/20.” On Friday, March 7, the program will be airing a special episode on the forensic Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director DETROIT — A total of 25 local wrestlers competed in the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals this weekend at Ford Field in Detroit, with the majority of them having solid performances. Out of those 25, 15 ended up placing in the top eight in their respective weight classes, with three finishing Read More…
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ basketball season cam e to an end Monday night, losing in the opening round of Division 2 District 48 play to Vicksburg at home 58-28, their third loss to Vicksburg this season.Vicksburg took a 10-8 lead after the first quarter, then exploded for 20 more points in the second Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Postseason action for local girls’ basketball teams is about to get underway next week, and district tournament matchups were announced Sunday.Opening round games in district play begin Monday, March 3, with district semifinal games taking place Wednesday, March 5, and district finals matchups taking place Friday, March Read More…
Dr. Adam Goff, of River Country Eye Care, would like to invite those interested to the Tenth Annual Kindergarten Eye Exam Day on Saturday, March 8, from 8 AM until 3 PM. During this time, they will provide a comprehensive eye exam for those children entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. The exam will be provided Read More…
Mary Ellen Stofer, age 75, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice House in Kalamazoo. She was born on April 22, 1949 in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of the late Irwin Warkentien and Annabell (Phillips) Warkentien. Mary was raised in the Decatur area where she attended schools Read More…
The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual IceBreaker fundraising event Saturday, Feb. 22 at the recreation hall of Armstrong International in Three Rivers. The event featured a silent auction, live auctions, and a taco bar that was catered. Proceeds from the fundraiser went directly to the Chamber, and is one of the Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With just 31 days to go before their current library services contract with Fabius Township officially expires, the Three Rivers Public Library will be getting legal representation to help negotiate a new contract on their behalf.Following a near 40-minute closed session at their monthly meeting Tuesday, the library’s Read More…
At its meeting Feb. 17, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a partnership with consulting firm Wightman to “re-imagine” physical spaces throughout the district. An initial meeting with representatives from Wightman was set for Feb. 27, to begin the planning process. Wightman was selected from among 11 entities that submitted a bid. The collaborative is one element of Read More…