Most water sources in Three Rivers Community Schools meet state safety standards, while fewer than 7 percent will need to be replaced. According to the Three Rivers Commercial-News, Three Rivers Community Schools Facilities Director Brian Leonard recently presented to board of education members a “Drinking Water Quality” report. Leonard said Three Rivers High School had six fixtures out of 50 …
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Branch County man injured in crash
A Branch County man was injured in a two-vehicle crash last week in Bronson Township. Branch County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were notified shortly after 7:30 a.m. April 30 of a crash involving a sport-utility vehicle and a semi on U.S. 12, near the intersection of Holmes Road. Deputies said it appears 51-year-old Bronson resident Greg Hardy was driving west …
Read More »Sturgis bartender wins Bartender of the Year award
A bartender at a Sturgis restaurant recently earned statewide recognition. Alex Weinert has claimed the title “Star Bartender of the Year,” an honor based on popular vote through a campaign sponsored by the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Weinert was nominated by the restaurant’s owners, Eugene and Karee Harrison. The process involved the creation of an introductory video and creating …
Read More »Investigation continues into Constantine shooting
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a shooting incident over the weekend at the Harvey House bar in Constantine. Meanwhile, the business has started a GoFundMe collection to help support a pair of shooting victims and a person who suffered a broken leg in an attempt to flee from the gunfire. According to a media release from Centreville-Constantine Police Chief …
Read More »Diaper Bank distribution suspended
The St. Joseph County Diaper Bank quarterly distribution has been suspended. As a result, the May 8 and Aug. 14 events will not be held. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services agency, however, still has a supply and will be given away free. If a family has an open case with MDHHS, they are eligible to receive a sleeve …
Read More »Three people injured in Constantine shooting
Officers from the Centreville-Constantine Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the Harvey House Bar in Constantine late Saturday night. Upon arrival officers discovered a chaotic scene with several patrons fleeing the area on foot and in vehicles. Officers learned there were three victims with gunshot wounds, and a fourth victim with a broken leg after jumping from …
Read More »Out and About – Week of May 5th
Welcome to the month of May. The April showers definitely did bring May flowers. If you have left the house and ventured out to the countryside, you can surely see the colors of Spring. It seems as though overnight, Mother Nature turned up the green, white and purple. Sunday afternoons were made for rides out to the countryside with the …
Read More »The History & Mystery of Three Rivers
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 …
Read More »GOCC celebrates award recipients
Glen Oaks Community College celebrated student achievement, and honored outstanding faculty, staff and alumni during two awards ceremonies Wednesday. In the afternoon, Glen Oaks President Bryan Newton issued the President’s Award to Addison Nally during the Student Achievement Awards Ceremony. During the evening session, a number of accolades were presented during the college’s annual Awards Ceremony, recognizing excellence, service and …
Read More »New elementary cafeteria put into use
A new chapter in the annals of Centreville Public Schools occurred this week when its new elementary cafeteria made its debut. Less than a year after a ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the north end of the building, the new addition was put into use Wednesday. An adjacent music room, also new to Centreville Elementary, was also included in the …
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