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- Mike’s Musings: ChatGPT writes why local newspapers are important
I wrote an opinion a couple weeks ago about AI, and how it is fast invading many aspects of our society. One offshoot of AI is ChatGPT, a very popular application that students and professionals use to create reports, essays and the like. I was curious about its capabilities, so I asked ChatGPT to write Read More… - Central Dispatch welcomes emotional support dog to staff
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONSt. Joseph County Central Dispatch Deputy Director Regan Lucas (left) and Supervisor Rachel Gould (right) stand next to Central Dispatch’s new emotional support dog, Bolo (center), a 2-year-old standard poodle. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Central Dispatch’s newest employee has not two, but four legs. On Tuesday, the Read More… - TR soccer advances to district finalTHREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School’s girls’ soccer team will be playing in the Division 3 District 33 finals after defeating Dowagiac 5-1 Tuesday.Paige McDonald had a hat trick for the ‘Cats, while Tori Thorbjornsen added the other two goals. Summer Morrill and Kathryn Carlisi each had an assist. Goalie Amaria Currier had seven Read More…
- “Out and About” Memorial Day, end of the school year, and walking
This week we celebrated Memorial Day. It was more a day of remembrance than a day of celebration. We honored those members of our Armed Forces who have passed, whether in an armed conflict or in peacetime. It was great to have so many in attendance at Riverside Cemetery for the brief ceremony. Let’s do Read More… - Obituary: Robert W. Sult Sr.Died May 24, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born October 25, 1946 in Elkhart, IN a son of Walter and Helen (Mishler) Sult. Robert graduated from Centreville High School in 1966 where he participated in track and field. On April 12, 1997 he married Vickie Linn in Three Rivers. She preceded him Read More…
- Obituary: Patricia A. Richman
Patricia A. Richman, 90, of Largo, Florida and Mendon, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 with her son Larry Richman by her side.Patricia was born on July 11, 1932 to Zeta & Lawrence Knauss in Vicksburg MI.In 1948, she met Calvin Richman at the race track, and they wed in 1950, going on Read More… - Obituary: Sara Louise Pulver Davis
Sara Louise Pulver Davis left this earth on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, to go on the Great Adventure to meet the Risen Savior. Sara was born September 29, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio to Arden K. Pulver and Joan Gast. She graduated from Fairview High School Class of 1958. Her parents preceded her in death along Read More… - Obituary: Doris Mae Tredinnick
Doris Mae Tredinnick, 95, of Constantine, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 18, 1928 in Detroit the daughter of Knoefel and Mabel (Beaubien) Turner. On September 14, 1946, Doris married Douglas Tredinnick; they shared 54 years of marriage before his passing on April 22, Read More… - Obituary: Jerry A. Herschleb
Jerry A. Herschleb, 84, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born May 13, 1939 in Three Rivers, and lived there his entire life. He was employed at Armstrong Machine Works for 44 years and was a Deacon for many years and an active member in First United Methodist Church in Read More… - Obituary: Robert Lee Brown
Robert Lee Brown, 90, of Wyoming, Mich. and formerly of Three Rivers, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023. He was born August 30, 1932 in Decatur, Ind., the son of Waldo and Marguerite (Fisk) Brown, and graduated from Bristol High School with the Class of 1950. Bob served his country during the Korean War in Read More… - ‘A very big step into a new beginning’: Three Rivers HS graduates Class of 2023
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The 130 students of Three Rivers High School’s Class of 2023 graduated high school Thursday, May 25 during the school’s annual commencement ceremony.This year’s ceremony, for the second time in the last three years, was held at Armstrong Field on a night with clear skies and a little Read More… - Mike’s Musings: I’m a believer, pickleball offers fun for all ages
I couldn’t help but read with a smile when Allegan columnist E.C. Stoppel posed a question to random people (in this week’s Allegan County News) as to whether they liked pickleball or not. Some younger people answered that it was an “old man’s sport” while several older respondents had not tried the game. I smiled Read More… - Sheriff’s Dept. looking for missing woman with Alzheimer’s, dementia
Photo courtesy of St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing elderly woman that has Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to police, 73-year-old Marilee Furlong left her daughter’s residence on Flatbush Road in the Three Rivers area at 9 a.m. Monday, Read More… - Constantine schools investigating employee’s ‘inappropriate contact’ with studentsBy Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A Constantine Public Schools employee is on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged “inappropriate contact” they had with two students. According to a statement from the school district Friday, Superintendent Joe Holloway said he became aware of the allegations and initiated a “fact-finding” investigation into the Read More…
- No tax increases, 4 percent water/sewer increase proposed in city’s annual budget
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSONThree Rivers city commissioners discuss the city’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget during a budget hearing Tuesday. By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will see no tax increases and a slight increase in water and sewer fees under a proposed budget presented to the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday Read More… - Obituary: Darlene Marie Britton
Darlene Marie Britton, 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 6, 1943 in Niles, the daughter of James and Jeanette (Meyers) Davis. Darlene graduated from Niles High School in 1961, then graduated from the South Bend College of Commerce. On October 2, 1965 Read More… - Obituary: Mary Therese Barrone
Mary Therese Barrone, 73, of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with her sisters by her side. Mary was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on August 8, 1949. “The most beautiful baby in the world” according to her parents, Edmund and Julia (Gherna) Haldy. After attending Immaculate Conception School through eighth Read More… - Obituary: Gene Mast
Gene Mast, 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Sparrow Senior Living. She was born July 3, 1923 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Floyd and Erie (Searles) Messinger, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1942. On September 5, 1948, Gene married Lt. Col. LeVant Mast; Read More… - Obituary: Donald L. SchultzDonald L. Shultz, 75, passed away on February 24, 2023, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. A brief visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers, prior to interment of cremains at 2:30 p.m. at Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
- Track and Field RoundupThree Rivers girls 8th, boys 28th, at U of M Health InviteCOMSTOCK PARK — Three Rivers High School’s track and field teams competed at the U of M Health-West Sports Medicine Scholarship Invitational Tuesday, with the girls’ team finishing eighth out of 32 teams with 30 points, and the boys’ team finishing 28th place out Read More…