The Three Rivers Golf team traveled to Klinger Lake Country Club today (Monday, May 3, 2021) to take on host Sturgis, and the Tigers of Allegan.  The course got the best of the Cats, as they finished with a total of 212 on the night.  Host Sturgis was second, with a score of 200, and Allegan took the match firing …

Patricia J. Lang, age 90, of Sturgis, passed away early Monday morning, May 3, 2021 at her home. She was born November 10, 1930 in Defiance, Ohio daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Wilhelm) Mack. Mrs. Lang resided in Sturgis since 1961 coming from Defiance. On May 9, 1952 she married Donald E. Lang in Defiance. He preceded her …

Michelle A Jorn, age 77, of Sturgis, died on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo following a short illness. She was born on September 2, 1943 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Ziba Mitchell and Marjorie Janette (Spore) Elston. She was a graduate of White Pigeon High School and attended Glen Oaks Community College. She was a …

Beverly Crissman, age 88, of Sturgis, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Arrangements are pending at Hackman Family Funeral Homes, Sturgis.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, Mark Donald Holloway, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 51, after a twelve year battle with cancer. Mark, son of Donald Arthur Holloway and Suzanne Irene (Celmer) Holloway, was born February 15th, 1970 in South Bend. Mark was the third born of eight children and enjoyed growing up …

Donna Mae Bates, age 80, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Borgess Ascension Hospital. Donna was born in Three Rivers on March 16, 1941, the daughter of Norman A. and Violet R. (Carpenter) McClain. On July 18, 1958 in Marcellus, Donna married Carl Lavon Bates, who survives her in death. Donna was a cashier, working for over …

A ribbon-cutting event 13 months later than planned took place Saturday in Three Rivers. The ceremonial gesture marked the official opening of Armstrong Park, an 80-acre development between Main Street and Buckhorn Road. Jared Hoffmaster, vice president of River Country Sports Commission said the 80-acre development, for generations to come, will be at the center of youth athletics and the …

Deputies from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the department was notified last week that a blue, 2013 Buick Encore was stolen from a residence in the 26000 block of Fawn River Road in Sturgis Township. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Thursday night and …

“All great achievements require time.” ~ Maya Angelou Three Rivers has been known as the half-way point between Detroit, the “Motor City”, and Chicago, the “Windy City”. Detroit’s nickname is understandable, but Chicago’s nickname did not come about just because of the average 10.3 miles per hour winds. In 1893, Chicago hosted the World’s Colombian Exposition, honoring the 400th anniversary …

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