Around Town

Next Monday, June 17, the Riviera Theatre, in historic downtown Three Rivers, will host a forum featuring the five candidates for St. Joseph County Sheriff. This FREE event begins at 6:30 PM, and is sponsored by the St. Joseph County Democratic Party. If you have questions and concerns for these candidates, this is the perfect opportunity to come and be …

This month is filled with days of remembrance. Eighty years ago, June 6, 1944, allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and the invasion of Europe began; On Friday, June 14, 1775. the United States Army was founded. We celebrate this day as “Flag Day”; Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day; Wednesday, June 19 is National Independance Day; Thursday, June …

It’s time for soccer!  I am a female, about two years old.  They call me “Cupcake”.  I know sit and shake, I love going for walks with my harness on.  Soft pillows, and soft blankets would make me a great couch potato to cuddle with.  My Docket number is 135-24 at the St. Jose[h County Animal Control Shelter located at …

When I think of Memphis, Tennessee, the first thing that comes to mind is Elvis Presley and Graceland. I also think back to the early sixties when several families moved to Three Rivers from Memphis, because they were needed at the Continental Can Company. Continental Can had just moved from Fourth Street to the location where American Axle now stands. …

I am remembering the Military and Service dogs for Memorial Day.  My name is “Dori”.  I am an energetic, nose to the ground girl.  I am about four years old, housetrained and I get along with other dogs and kids.  If you sit down with me I will be affectionate and let you love on me.  I love water and …

Next Wednesday, May 29, Chef Brigitte Romanelli will offer a cooking class at the Immaculate Conception Church, 645 South Douglas Street, in Three Rivers. This “Cook for a Cause” will feature preparing Homemade Pasta and Meatballs. The cost is $55. per person and will begin promptly at 5PM. It is advised to register early at iccatholicschool.com, because the class size …

Well !  Finally! Sunny weather.  I have been waiting for a nice day.  My name is “Flapjack” and I am a Labrador Retriever about two years old.  I have been neutered and I am housetrained.  I get along with other dogs and kids.  Being still young I get excited and LOVE playing ball.  It takes me a little time to …

A few rules to remember, when out riding bicycles: Bikes are not permitted on the sidewalk in the downtown business district. If you must use the sidewalk, walk your bicycle. Bicyclists are bound by the same rules as motor vehicles. This means that you must stop at all intersections where stop signs are installed. The same goes for traffic lights. …

I tried to help the staff here by licking peanut butter off the plate, but the picture just didn’t work out – – so I just posed handsomely.  My name is “Sonic.” I am a male, about a year and a half old.  I am house trained and I get along with kids and some dogs.  I know “sit” and …

One hundred and twenty-six lucky people took a FREE trip around the world Saturday, April 27. They did this by way of a concert performed by the Kalamazoo Ringers of Kalamazoo. “TO THE WORLD: PEACE was the theme of the concert, which featured music from Israel, Thailand, Jamaica, Ireland, Africa, Italy and the United States. Martha Matthews directed the seventeen …