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Motorcycle crash

A male motorcycle driver received significant injuries in a crash, when according to first responders, the motorcycle collided with the rear end of an SUV that was turning into Fisher Lake Inn in Park Township. A West Michigan Air Care helicopter responded to the scene and airlifted the victim to a...

TR marching band celebrates ‘Summer!’

THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers High School Marching Band’s camp will be coming to a close after a week of good weather and hard work. Bryan VanToll, band director, said band camp began on Aug. 7 and will end today, Friday, Aug. 11. “Band camp runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day,” he said. “We...

Frank Zappa’s memory and music live on

THREE RIVERS — The unique sound of Frank Zappa will be in Three Rivers tonight, Friday, Aug. 11. Beginning at 9 p.m., Ugly Radio Rebellion will be performing at the Riviera Theatre auditorium for the third time, with Isaac “Ike” Willis, a guitarist formerly in Zappa’s band. Willis said he has...

TRPD K-9s visit Constantine Farmer’s Market

Three Rivers Police Department Sgt. Matt Stark and officer Steve Dibble, both special response “K-9” unit handlers and field training officers, as well as reserve officer Joseph Sheteron participated in a public safety event held on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Farmer’s Market in Constantine. Also...

‘I think it is important to know who you are and where you came from’

CONSTANTINE — Rebecca (Becky) Shank’s connection to St. Joseph County can be traced throughout history. Shank’s personal place in history began when Doctor Roscoe Fortner delivered her at the Old Three Rivers Hospital. “[Fortner] reminded me all my life that I came at the most inconvenient time...

Fabius Township discusses boat purchase for fire department

FABIUS TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Fabius Township Board of Trustees discussed the possibility of purchasing a boat for the fire department. Supervisor John Kroggel said currently the fire department “does not have a way to get out on the water.” “We are blessed with these lakes and the...

SJC Chief Assistant Prosecutor taking job with Michigan AG’s Office

CENTREVILLE — St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough announced Tuesday, Aug. 9 that Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erin Harrington has accepted a position with the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, and her last day will be Aug. 21, 2017. “It saddens me to announce that on Aug. 7, 2017, I was...

Constantine Rotary

Bill Diamond (left) trustee in the District 6360 Rotary Foundation, and member of the Kalamazoo Sunrise Rotary Club, spoke about a fundraiser drive on Tuesday, August 8 to members of Constantine Rotary. Tina Cronkhite (right) was elected the new president of Constantine Rotary on July 1. A...

Chief to meet with Michigan officer involved in throat-grab

KALAMAZOO (AP) — The leader of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will meet with an officer accused of grabbing a man by the neck before deciding how the department should respond. The family of Diante Churchwell, 20, filed a complaint with the Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch of the NAACP, ...

Saying hello and goodbye to *cino interns

THREE RIVERS — Every summer, *culture is not optional (*cino) takes on three to six interns to participate in a 10-week long internship. Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma, volunteer staff, said the interns are divided into two teams: the agricultural team, which focuses on the Huss farm and helping...