Three Rivers Commercial News

Man charged with attempted murder following assault in TR

CENTREVILLE — Rodney Gene Moore, a 28-year-old male from Kalamazoo, has been charged with one count of attempted murder following an altercation that occurred Monday in Three Rivers, according to St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough. Moore is currently being housed in the St. Joseph County...

Future builders - Canon Manley, 10, Marley Rexford, 8 and Marrick Harrington, 2, of Constantine, paint toolboxes they put together by hand at the Three Rivers Library’s third annual picnic event on Wednesday, June 21. David Lambert, 5, of Jones, feeds the lion by pitching a beanbag into its mouth while participating in one of the library’s games on Wednesday.

Library hosts its third annual picnic

THREE RIVERS – The Three Rivers Public Library (TRPL) has equipped the community’s youths with the tools to build a better world. On Wednesday, the library hosted its third annual picnic for children in the area. Debra Greenacre, library director, said that in the first hour over 100 community...

SJCCOA executive director provides Three Rivers Inn update

THREE RIVERS — On Wednesday, June 21, St. Joseph County’s Commission on Aging (COA) Executive Director Tim Stoll reported the county approved a budget amendment on the Three Rivers Inn property and the COA will begin the next step. Stoll said he is planning on sending requests for bids on...

COA evaluates option for enrichment center renovation

THREE RIVERS —The St. Joseph County Commission on Aging (COA) advisory board discussed welcoming PACE, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, to the COA’s enrichment center during its meeting on Wednesday, June 21. Executive Director of PACE Association of Michigan Rod Auton presented the...

Fallen fire chief honored

Hundreds of police officers and firefighters honored Comstock Township Fire Chief Ed Switalski during a memorial service held for Switalski on Wednesday, June 21 in Kalamazoo. Switalski was hit by a vehicle and killed last week while on a call. Members of the Three Rivers and Fabius-Park Township...

SJC Board of Commissioners receive audit report

CENTREVILLE — Joe Verlin of Gabridge & Compnay, PLC, presented the county’s 2016 annual audit report to the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20. According to the audit report, the county’s total net position decreased $4,530,022 in 2016,...

Styrofoam recycling coming to Three Rivers

THREE RIVERS — The first of what will be quarterly Styrofoam recycling events in Three Rivers will be held on Saturday, June 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the recycling drop-off located at Westside Landfill at 60050 Roberts Rd. This program is a partnership between Waste Management of...

Students of the month

Pictured are Andrews Elementary students of the month for May. Back row: Max Burg, Tyler Haines, Lucas Broker, Joe Marietti, Major Broughton, Alyshia Henderson, Caydance Coy. Front row: Gaven Babcock, Christian Selent, Peyton Muzzey, Olivia Spanski, Leigh Hires, Emma Durand, Kamilah Alexander,...

NORMAN SWINEHART

A celebration of life will be held for Norman Swinehart, 77, of Hilliard Fla., formerly of Three Rivers. Come join the family and friends on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Corey Church of the Nazarene at 10056 Water Street in Three Rivers. Parking behind Church.

District champions! - Members of the Constantine Little League 50/70 Intermediate Team won the District 15 state championship last week.

Constantine Little League team wins districts; state bound

CONSTANTINE — Members of the Constantine Little League 50/70 Intermediate Team won the District 15 state championship last week. “I have had the privilege of coaching most of them since they were old enough to use the T-ball/pitching machine, and I am really proud of each of these kids,” Head...