Michigan restaurants and bars on Friday pushed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to let them reopen in three weeks, saying they need a lifeline to survive financially and a chance to show the public it is safe to return. The businesses have been closed to dine-in customers since March 16. They hope to resume service on May 29, when restrictions are currently …

The goal of the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation was to replicate the success of a community-investment program tried elsewhere in the region through a “$20 for $20” gift card promotion. The effort, to benefit nearly 50 businesses in the 49093 ZIP code, was a success, as the gift cards sold out in 8 minutes! Foundation Executive Director Melissa Bliss …

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is inviting visitors to help nature by joining in self-guided garlic mustard pulling at any of eight SWMLC nature preserves. Due to restrictions caused by the pandemic, SWMLC has had to cancel its usual springtime volunteer activities, including the garlic mustard pulls that help keep this invasive plant from colonizing woodland habitats. Garlic mustard can be …

Glen Oaks Community College will hold commencement Dec. 18, president David Devier announced this week. The ceremony will include all students who were scheduled to cross the stage this evening and those who will complete their degrees by the end of fall semester. Devier made the announcement Wednesday through a video on the Glen Oaks Facebook page. He said graduating …

Sturgis Public Schools will hold a summer meal program, beginning June 8 and continuing through Aug. 14. Free meals will be available to ages 18 and under or people up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for mental or physical disability. Breakfast and lunch for preschool children must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. Meals will …

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that auto and other manufacturing workers can return to the job next week, further easing her stay-at-home order while extending it through May 28 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers — which account for 19% of the state’s economy — can resume operations on Monday, which is key for auto parts makers a week …

Audrey (Sweet) Hartman, age 92, of Constantine, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her home. Audrey was born in White Pigeon on August 31, 1927, a daughter of Ray and Cynthia (Wagar) Sweet. Audrey graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1945 and later attended Glen Oaks Community College. On August 4, 1946, she married Harold Hartman in …

I need a special home without cats and nowhere near chickens.  I like to catch chickens and thats why I need a new home.  My name is Scout and I am two years old and I am neutered.  I am current on my rabies.  Even though I am energetic, I am trained to walk well on a leash (once  I …

Three Rivers High School Principal Carrie Balk said plans for prom, graduation and other events for its senior class of 2020 are taking shape. Balk, who provided an update to board of education members this week, said a graduation ceremony is planned for July 9 at the high school football field. If weather is an issue, Balk said a date …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has issued nearly $2 million in funding for cleanup of four contaminated properties in the region, including one in St. Joseph County. The agency said $300,000 will focus on the city of Three Rivers and its downtown area. Priority sites include the Old Three Rivers Hospital; the vacant White House building, which operated …