If you have all the money you need, here are ten things money just can’t buy: Manners, morals, respect, character, common sense, trust, patience, class, integrity and love. You need to earn Respect, Trust and Love. Most of the others you have to work on. The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce is offering another opportunity to have lunch and …
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County considers additional funding for Covered Bridge project
St. Joseph County officials appear poised to offer some financial help to benefit an upcoming project related to the Langley Covered Bridge. Commission chairman Ken Malone said county board members discussed the matter during Tuesday’s executive committee meeting. The committee last month was brought up to date on a considerable undertaking involving the iconic bridge and a funding request by …
Read More »Fatal Mottville crash
An Indiana man died in a head-on crash earlier this week in Mottville Township. State police troopers responded around 9 p.m. Wednesday to U.S. 12 and Vistula Road in response to a two-vehicle crash. Investigators said a car driven by 41-year-old Eric Herald, of Indiana, was traveling east on U.S. 12 when it crossed the center lane. The car struck …
Read More »Sturgis man arrested on multiple charges
A 43-year-old Sturgis man was arrested this week on several felony weapons and drug-related charges following an incident just outside the city limits. St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies were dispatched shortly after noon Wednesday to the area of Big Hill and Lafayette roads in Fawn River Township in response to a report of a weapons offense. A …
Read More »Whitmer signs stricter gun background check, storage bills
Anyone who wants to buy a gun in Michigan will have to undergo a background check, and gun owners will be required to safely store all firearms and ammunition when around minors under new laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The signing took place on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, where a gunman killed three students and injured …
Read More »Indiana shooting suspect dead after standoff
A man who opened fire at a northeastern Indiana apartment complex, shooting at officers during an hours-long overnight standoff, died early Thursday after being taken into custody, police said. The suspect, who police said fired hundreds of rounds Wednesday night from a second-floor apartment in Kendallville, died while receiving medical treatment shortly after he was taken into custody at about …
Read More »Scrappy
Spring is sprung! ! The grass is riz. I wonder where my new owner is? They call me “Scrappy”. I am current on my vaccinations, leash and crate trained. Here in the kennel all the dogs are barking and I was the only one resting quietly on my bed. I am playful because I was born July 26, 2022. Since …
Read More »Two TR residents arrested on multiple charges
Two people were charged with drug- and weapons-related offenses following an incident earlier this week in Lockport Township. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman said deputies responded shortly before 6 p.m. Monday to a location in the 18000 block of South River Road. Authorities were advised a female suspect fired a handgun near a residence while in the midst of a dispute. Officers …
Read More »Community Kitchen changes to once a week
The Three Rivers Community Kitchen is announcing a change in its hours beginning next month. Starting May 1, the kitchen will be serving meals just one day a week throughout the summer. The change is due, in part, to a shortage of staff. With the modified hours, the kitchen will be serving meals 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays only. Kitchen …
Read More »Outside incident puts Sturgis schools under shelter-in-place order
Sturgis Public Schools ordered a shelter-in-place order for a period of time Wednesday afternoon. District officials said the order was made as a recommendation by the Sturgis Police Department. The order affected schools on the north and east sides of the district, including Sturgis Middle School. The measure was taken due to a non-school-related dispute taking place near the intersection …
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