Sarah Schrock, age 71, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed peacefully away at Bloomington Hospice House on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Three Rivers to Dick Jones and Julie (Witek) Jones on July 12th, 1953. Sarah was a graduate of Constantine High School in 1971. She married Dennis Schrock on December 28, 1994 …

Rita Mary Barton, age 104, of Three Rivers, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Blueberry Hill Assisted Living in Lawton. She was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on April 6, 1921, the daughter of Thomas and Maryann (Tapper) Fitzpatrick. On July 30, 1945, Rita married Harold Joseph Barton, whom she met at a USO dance when Harold …

For years there has been a debate about the spelling of the name of this street. Seeing Theresa Cytlak of Ridgeway’s Floral Shop on W. Michigan Avenue reminded me of some history I ran across about her property which once was listed as #104 North Douglass Avenue. The addresses along present W. Michigan (old 1st North Street) changed from residential …

A near 20-percent decline in enrollment over the last 10 years was one of the key factors Three Rivers Community Schools officials say led to the restructuring of some elementary school placements for next school year. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, that statistic was cited as part of a statement board president Erin Nowak read at last week’s board …

The top employee at St. Joseph County Transportation Authority is retiring. Allen Balog announced that after nearly five years as executive director of the Three Rivers-based agency, he will step down at the end of the business day Friday. Balog, former mayor of Three Rivers and longtime former member of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, said he made …

Michigan Department of Transportation recently provided details related to an upcoming project on U.S. 12 in Sturgis. Starting next week, there will be single-lane closures between Big Hill Road and South Maple Street. An additional lane closure will be in place between Jacob Street and Broadus Road, MDOT officials said. The lane closure will be in place over a 12-hour …

Shipshewana Flea Market will open for the 2025 season on Tuesday, May 6th. The popular destination will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday through Oct. 1. Boasting nearly 700 vendor spaces across 40 acres, the Midwest’s largest flea market is known for its one-of-a-kind finds, friendly atmosphere and full day of entertainment. Director Michael Christner said …

Robert Alan Schultz of Marcellus passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on January 3, 1964, in Kalamazoo. He was the son of Frederick and Ellen (Terry) Schultz. Robert went through Mattawan Schools and completed his education at Portage Central High School. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, …

Betty Joyce Newberry, age 80, of Sturgis, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025, at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis.  She was born on March 13, 1945 in Richford, Vermont. Betty resided in Sturgis for over 30 years, coming from California.  Betty retired from Ross Laboratories in Sturgis following over 20 years of dedicated employment.  Betty was a veteran of …

Sandra S. Karlovsky, age 85, of Sturgis, passed away Monday morning, April 28, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 13, 1939, in Jasper, Alabama, daughter of the late Rubert and Lois Velma (Watkins) Ingram. Sandra resided in Sturgis for the past two months, coming from Florida where she lived several years, and also lived in Illinois. Sandra …