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Library board approves schematic design services proposal

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Public Library Board Tuesday voted 4-0 in favor of accepting Arkos Design’s schematic design services proposal in the amount of $17,500, plus an additional $600 for anticipated “reimbursable expenses.” Joye Briggs, Deb Berg, Brenda Potts and Fran Stark voted in...

CMH shakeup aftershocks

THREE RIVERS — For 10 years, Rebecca Black volunteered as an appointed member of the governing board of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service of St. Joseph County. On Monday, she tendered her resignation, stating that she wanted no part in actions taking place that she believes would...

Former TR fire chief provides illuminating history of TRFD

THREE RIVERS — Former Three Rivers Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson gave a presentation on the history of the Three Rivers Fire Department at the St. Joseph County Historical Society on Sunday, May 21. Tomlinson said over the span of 86 years the fire department has gone from hand-pulled equipment to...

Fairy gardens

#1, Erin Zabonicki from Three Rivers helped son Liam Zabonicki create his own “Fairy Garden” at the Three Rivers Public Library on Saturday, May 20. #2, Amanda Yearling, TRPL assistant director and head of adult and teen services, passed out a flower and a flower pot full of soil to each child...

Time for show and tell at Eighth Annual AMCA Show and Swap Meet

CENTREVILLE — Antique and vintage motorcycle owners traveled to Centreville to tell their stories at the Eighth Annual Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet and Vintage Motorcycle Show on Sunday, May 21. Ray Lezotte of Lawton showed off two of his bikes at the Antique Motorcycle Club of America event on...

FUNdraising for student clubs

CONSTANTINE — Eastside Elementary School hosted their first Color Fun Run on Saturday, May 20. First-grade teacher Katie Henderson said it took around six months to plan the event, and said she was amazed with the turnout. Around 85 students, family members, and EES faculty participated in the run...

The Club of Little Gardens

The Club of Little Gardens of Three Rivers held their April meeting at Spencer’s Riverfront Grill. The speaker was Chad Houghson of Hidden Savannah Gardens. His talk was very interesting on native gardening. There are many ways to go native and save our planet! The new officers for 2017-2018 were...

A neighborhood that sells together, stays together.

#1, Neftali Echevarlla from Three Rivers browses a collection of jeans on Chippewa Drive during the Tamarac Yard Sale on Saturday, May 20. #2, Kelly Reid from Three Rivers shops in an assortment of purples and pinks for the perfect baby outfit during the Tamarac Yard Sale on Eagle Drive on Saturday...

‘Rocking soul music’ coming to Riviera Theatre

THREE RIVERS — David Gerald’s unique combination of blues, R&B and rock music are coming to a theatre near you on Friday, June 2. Gerald is scheduled to perform at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers next month, where he’ll play what has been described as “blues infused soul rock...

Celebration of the Visual Arts

Park Elementary first graders took a field trip to Carnegie Center for the Arts on Friday, May 19 in downtown Three Rivers. Students perused the 32nd Annual “Celebration of the Visual Arts” showcase, which features “the creative talents of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students from Three...