Local News

Owner of swine sow facility fields questions

FLOWERFIELD TWP. — Flowerfield Township hosted an informational meeting for its residents on Wednesday, July 26, regarding the Hog Farm Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) being built in Section 15 of Flowerfield Township, west of the corner of Oak Plain Road and M-216. At the meeting, attendees had...

Local residents recall living through Detroit Riots 50 years ago

In the early morning hours of July 23, 1967, Detroit police raided an illegal drinking establishment — known then as a blind pig — operating above a print shop on the city’s Near West Side where some 80 African-Americans had gathered to celebrate the return of two servicemen from Vietnam. While...

Schematic design of SMB&T building presented to library board

THREE RIVERS — Arkos Design President/CEO Jeff Anglemyer gave a schematic design presentation to the Three Rivers Public Library board during its meeting on Tuesday, July 25. The presentation included preliminary designs for the library’s potential new site, the Southern Michigan Bank and Trust (...

1964 The Tribute coming to Riviera Theatre

THREE RIVERS — The Rolling Stones Magazine called 1964 The Tribute the “best Beatles tribute on Earth,” and they are bringing their magic to the Riviera Theatre in Three Rivers on Saturday, July 29. Founding member of the band, Mark Benson, said the band only plays music from the Beatles and any...

Proos invites area Vietnam veterans to upcoming tributes

LANSING — Sen. John Proos will be hosting Vietnam veteran lapel-pinning ceremonies in Cassopolis on Aug. 18 and in Centreville on Sept. 22. “Michigan’s Vietnam veterans served our country with honor, yet they were often forgotten when they returned home,” said Proos, R-St. Joseph. “In...

Diabetes one of SJC’s top five public health needs

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in St. Joseph County, claiming the lives of 32 people in 2014. More than one out of 11 St. Joseph County adult residents has diabetes, and it was the sixth leading cause of preventable hospitalizations in St. Joseph County in 2014....

Pet of the week

My name is Buck (227, left); my face is whiter than my buddy Barker’s (226, right). We are English Red Tick hounds. We are current on our licenses and vaccinations. We are not housebroken. We like the outdoors. I am more reserved, while Barker is outgoing and playful. Come meet us. Barker’s...

Lions celebrate legacy and community

THREE RIVERS — Service, leadership, and community were celebrated at the Lions Club picnic on Tuesday, July 25. Julie Mayuiers, Three Rivers Lions Club President, said the purpose of the picnic was to recognize those who contributed to the club’s summer successes. “This is a thank you for all the...

O’Dell discharge from CMH commences

CENTREVILLE—Elizabeth O’Dell, executive director of Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, will be notified by written communication no later than Aug. 15 that she is to be considered for discharge from her position CMH(SAS) board members voted unanimously...

Carnegie Center kicks off Summer Full of Art program

THREE RIVERS — The Carnegie Center for the Art hosts kicked off its annual Summer Full of Art program on Monday, July 24. CCA Director Donna Grubbs said she considers the program a “day camp” for children. Parents sign and register their child to one or more classes specifically for their age...