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FABIUS TWP. — After nearly a year and a half without a valid master plan in place, Fabius Township now has an updated one in place.
Fabius Township’s board Wednesday approved a resolution to adopt the township’s updated master plan by a unanimous 4-0 vote, with trustee Judy Holman absent. This...
THREE RIVERS — One of the two write-in candidates for the At-Large seat on the Three Rivers City Commission this November has dropped out of the race.
In a statement to the Commercial-News Thursday, Travis Loker announced he would be dropping out of the race, endorsing fellow write-in candidate...
THREE RIVERS — Most people might not know it from looking at the ballot on Nov. 8, but the race for the At-Large seat on the Three Rivers City Commission might be one of the more hotly contested ones locally this election cycle.
Three people, which include two write-in candidates, are running for...
ST. JOSEPH AND CASS COUNTIES — Thousands of people from around the area, and even out of state, came out to experience the fall colors of both St. Joseph and Cass counties last weekend.
The Fall Color Tour, put on by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, occurred on Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday...
THREE RIVERS — Asbestos abatement at the old Three Rivers Hospital building has been temporarily halted, and city officials are awaiting a final inspection to receive permission to potentially begin the demolition process.
That update on the progress of the demolition of the Old Hospital building...
CONSTANTINE — The Constantine Village Council tabled proposed amendments permitting marijuana consumption lounges, and Sunday marijuana sales at an Oct. 3 council meeting. Over two dozen people attended the meeting to speak at a public hearing.
The council listened to opinions on Sunday marijuana...
Here is how some of St. Joseph County’s state and national representatives voted on selected legislation in the month of September. State Rep. Steve Carra and State Sen. Kim LaSata’s voting records and details of the legislation are courtesy of MichiganVotes.org. United States Rep. Fred Upton’s...
THREE RIVERS — Fall colors are finally arriving in St. Joseph County, and with it comes an annual fall tradition to celebrate them.
The annual Fall Color Tour, put on by the Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place this weekend with a brand-new schedule, with events occurring on both...
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Public Library approved the use of donation money for a change of furniture in one of the sections.
The library’s Board of Trustees approved the acceptance of $2,000 of donation money from the Friends of the Three Rivers Library during their meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27...
FABIUS TWP. — Area businesses and business leaders were recognized and awarded for their many accomplishments and investments in the community in the past calendar year at an annual dinner event.
The Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony and celebration dinner at...