Elwyn “Grandpa Bibs” Shugars, age 84, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his family home. He was born June 15, 1932, in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Elton and Jessie (Nesbitt) Shugars. In 1952, he married Martha L. Medd who survives. Elwyn was a lifelong resident of Porter Township. He was well known in the community as a …

The Three Rivers football team picked up its first win of the season on Thursday night, 36-14 in Allegan. Three Rivers had a huge second quarter in the game, scoring 27 points. Tyson New led the Wildcats with 154 yards on the ground from 27 carries, he also scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Alex Minger threw for 112 yards through the …

The 23rd annual HarmonyFest takes place Sunday afternoon in Three Rivers, a gathering for people who love live music, food and socializing. Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues will headline the event, which begins at 1 p.m. and features eight acts in all. There is no charge for the event, which is expected to come to a close …

The sixth annual Historic Three Rivers Labor Day Bridge Walk takes place on Monday from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no charge for the event. Walk the bridges of Three Rivers with the TR Woman’s Club. Bring family and friends to the event while discovering and learning about the unique town of Three Rivers. Registration that day is in …

A 24-year-old Three Rivers woman was injured in a traffic accident Thursday morning around 4:45 a.m. The Cass County sheriff’s department said Nikkole Reyna was westbound on U.S. 12 when she reached for her cell phone. When she looked up, there was a truck in her lane approaching her, which caused her to swerve to miss the truck. Reyna lost …

While summer is not officially over, with students (and teachers!) heading back to school, football starting and yes, even the leaves are beginning to change color, all signs point toward the end of summer. For all the big plans I made this summer, sadly, not all of my dreams became a reality. But that is not to say summer was …

Authorities say they have recovered the body of one of two teenage Michigan boys who went missing while swimming in Lake Michigan. Television stations WZZM and WOOD say the body of 14-year-old Vincent Green was found Thursday afternoon in rocks along the pier where the Holland-area teens last were seen. The search for the body of 17-year-old Christopher Mimis was …

Hello! I’m Dallas and I am a black and tan male, about 3 years old. I have a nice curly tail and I like to be with people. I get along with other dogs and like to play. I’m not real hyper and walk very nicely on a leash and I am just the right size for a house dog. …

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Joyce Catherine Keller, age 75, of Three Rivers died Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born in Chicago on April 15, 1941 the daughter of William F. and Catherine (Callopy) Schabes. As a girl the family resided in Mendon before returning to Chicago. She was married to Wayne Sill, Sr. in 1962. He died …