PAW PAW – The Paw Paw Area Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on Paw Paw Days 2024 – The Fabulous 50s, set for the weekend of July 26-28. The traditional Classic Car & Truck Show and Marketplace arts & crafts fair will bring visitors and local residents to downtown Paw Paw, where Read More…
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Lawrence names new director of athletics and dean of students
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Public Schools has named Noah Wiswary as the district’s new director of athletics and dean of students, according to a press release from the school district.A graduate of Olivet College, Wiswary achieved a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and will complete his master’s degree in business administration in August 2024. Wiswary currently Read More…
Contributions accepted at Patronicity for Sturgis downtown lighting project
Sturgis “Electric City” lighting project is live at crowdfunding site Patronicity. Each dollar donated is matched by the state, up to $50,000. The contribution period closes Aug. 12. DDA received approval to use grant funding from Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s public spaces allocation. That provides a $50,000 grant to communities that are able to raise Read More…
Disaster assistance now available for those impacted by May tornado, storm
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Residents and businesses impacted by the tornado and severe storm event that occurred in early May in St. Joseph County now have federal resources available to them. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) announced last week that low-interest long-term disaster loans will be made available following the issuance Read More…
Police investigating death of person at Three Rivers residence
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A person was found deceased behind a residence in Three Rivers Friday. According to the Three Rivers Police Department, officers were called to the 200 block of Middle St. at the intersection of First Avenue at 6:12 a.m. Friday, where they found the subject, who they say was Read More…
Lockport Twp., TR Public Library in process of negotiating library services contract
Could showdown be coming between township and library? By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Three years after Park Township ended contract negotiations and declined to send township funds to the Three Rivers Public Library (TRPL), another township is gearing up for its negotiations with the library, and the concerns both sides have are somewhat Read More…
Obituary: Kathleen Wagner
Kathleen Wagner of Three Rivers died at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, on February 1, 1948, to Harold and A. Juanita (Cole) Anderson. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1966 and from Parsons Business College in 1967. She was married to Robert Wagner Read More…
Obituary: Justin Noel Norton
Justin Noel Norton June 10, 1975 ~ January 28, 2024 (age 48) Justin was born to Pratoom (Toy) Sommai Norton and Richard (Ric) Norton nearly a half century ago in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. From the time he took his first breath “the die was set.” He was destined to be the beautiful person that many Read More…
Obituary: Joyce Edna Moore
Joyce Edna Moore, 72, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born August 6, 1951, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Armond and Dolores (Arndt) Moore, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1969. Joyce continued her education at Glen Oaks Community College, where Read More…
Obituary: Hugh Clifton Wilson
Hugh Clifton Wilson, 91, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born April 10, 1933 in Kenton, Ohio, the son of Hugh C. and Marjorie (Frost) Wilson. Hugh served his country in the United States Air Force and served with honor. He went on to become Read More…