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- Downtown TR homeless resource center seeks DDA support; public hearing set after debate
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A debate on both sides last week ultimately led to the scheduling of a public hearing to determine what support should be given to a new downtown homeless resource center. At its Thursday, Sept. 14 meeting, the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority board scheduled a public hearing for … Read more - Obituary: George Paul YungGeorge Paul Yung, 80, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Hice-Shutes American Legion Post #170. Online condolences may be shared at www.hohnerfh.com.
- TR boys’ tennis ties Plainwell, loses to Paw PawTHREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team tied with Plainwell 4-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 13 on the road, and lost to Paw Paw 6-2 on Monday at home.Against Plainwell, the Wildcats got wins at all four singles flights. At No. 1 singles, Jack Miller defeated Plainwell’s Calvin Strader 6-7 (5), 6-0, 6-3. At No. … Read more
- Out and About: Mailing rules and mothers
Because of the Internet, most folks don’t write letters and send them via the U.S. Postal Service anymore. If you need to send a package, you can use UPS, FedEx, or the Postal Service. If you do choose the Postal Service, here are somethings that are prohibited to send: - Ordinance amendment for marijuana consumption lounges goes up in smoke
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — The possibility of recreational marijuana consumption lounges in Three Rivers has seemingly gone down in flames. During their meeting Tuesday, the Three Rivers City Commission shot down the second reading of an ordinance amendment that would have allowed for consumption lounges to apply for a special exception use … Read more - SPS Board approves settlement with Perez
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a settlement agreement in the case of Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools, filed in 2018.The case made its way to U.S. Supreme Court, then was re-directed to United States District Court’s Western District of Michigan.The agreement is a full settlement, release of all … Read more - Progress continues on West Congress Street in Sturgis, contingency budget approved to complete project
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project.The road work, between South Centerville Road and South Clay Street, had languished within the past month, due to various issues. City engineer Barry Cox outlined the situation for city commissioners at their meeting Sept. 13.Initially, … Read more - Funding structure approved for Sturgis High School video scoreboard project
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a video-scoreboard plan for Sturgis High School.Cost for the program is estimated at $75,000 annually, for five years. The project will be funded entirely through sponsorship revenue. Instead of pursuing a loan, the district will pay for the project up-front through its public improvement fund, to … Read more - City establishes guidelines for ‘extreme weather’ facilitiesBy Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission approved amendments to zoning ordinances to accommodate “extreme weather” facilities. At the meeting Aug. 23 commissioners meeting, city staff presented details regarding amendments to the zoning ordinance. The center could be used to accommodate residents during extreme weather conditions. That could be a heat wave or frigid weather. At least one … Read more
- Mike’s Musings: Pull them I say, if it means pain goes away
It’s no fun getting old. Although your mind remains sharp your physical attributes begin to deteriorate.In my case it is my teeth, that seem to be rotting away at a rapid clip. I’ve been to the dentist a dozen times this year and am preparing as I write this to go again. I can’t think … Read more - Board approves settlement agreement for Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools
At a closed session Monday, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a settlement agreement in the case of Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools, filed in 2018. The case made its way to U.S. Supreme Court, then was re-directed to United States District Court’s Western District of Michigan. The agreement is a full settlement, release … Read more - Guidelines established for ‘extreme weather center’ concept in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commissioners have approved revision to codes and zoning ordinances to accommodate establishment of “extreme weather” centers. An extreme weather center, or EWC, is defined as a building that provides a location on a temporary basis for residents during times of extreme temperature (cold or hot), but does not involve any form of housing. … Read more - Constantine comes out on top of Schoolcraft in clash of top-4 schools
Story updated 2:36 a.m. Sept. 17, 2023 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — A game between Constantine and Schoolcraft can reasonably be expected to be a physical matchup every single year. This year’s edition, held at Constantine’s Sweetland Stadium between two teams ranked in the top four of their respective divisions, lived up to those … Read more - What to know about the 2023 St. Joseph County Grange Fair
An archived photo from the 2019 St. Joseph County Grange Fair shows that year’s midway at night. The 2023 St. Joseph County Fair will run from Sept. 17-23. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The biggest event in St. Joseph County is about to commence for the 172nd year. Beginning Sunday, … Read more - County sends letter to governor, requests Lillywhite’s removal as sheriff
St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite stands in Kalamazoo County District Court in April after pleading guilty to operating while intoxicated charges. On Sept. 2, St. Joseph County commissioners officially sent a letter to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel requesting Lillywhite’s removal as sheriff. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews … Read more - Contingency budget approved to complete West Congress Street project in Sturgis
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project. The construction, which involves the stretch from South Centerville to South Clay, has hit a standstill within the past month, due to various issues. City engineer Barry Cox outlined the situation Wednesday at the commissioners’ meeting. … Read more - Mike’s Musings: A Mothers Cries Out for Help
I received a phone call from a distraught reader and mother a few days ago, that really hit home. She called me because of the strong positions I have taken in past columns about Big Pharma, opioids and doctors that might administer them.I asked her to write me a letter explaining her situation. Here it … Read more - ‘No immediate threat’ confirmed after TR high school, middle school briefly locked downUPDATED AT 9:09 A.M. Wednesday, Sept. 13 By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers High School and Three Rivers Middle School went into a brief lockdown Tuesday afternoon following reports of a suspicious person in the area. According to Three Rivers Police Department Chief Scott Boling, a person called into police saying they … Read more
- High School Football Roundup: Constantine wins clash with #10 Lawton, Colon wins shootout, #2 Mendon stays undefeatedLAWTON — Facing off against a top-10 team in high school football, especially on the road, is never easy. But, against the No. 10 team in Division 7 coming into the night Friday, Constantine came away with a statement victory on the road against Lawton by a final of 22-10. Although the Falcons were outgained … Read more
- Covered Bridge restorations begin Monday
The Langley Covered Bridge outside of Centreville will be undergoing extensive restorations beginning Monday, Sept. 11. Work, mainly on the bridge’s superstructure, will be going on until near the end of the year. (COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON) By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — After years of planning and budgeting, an icon of St. Joseph County … Read more