Despite inclement weather passing through the area, the Three Rivers Water Festival parade carried on after an hour’s delay Thursday. Here’s a photo gallery from the festivities.
Author: Deborah Haak-Frost
The Three Rivers City Commission signed off on the final version of the city’s budget Tuesday, 5-2, with Commissioners Lucas Allen and Chris Abel dissenting.
A group of around 50 people gathered at the newly-finished Three Rivers campus of the St. Joseph County Courts system Tuesday. The building, which previously housed the Three Rivers Public Library and the St. Joseph Commission on Aging, now houses St. Joseph County Friend of the Court, Probate Court, and Family Court.
Three Rivers City Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday to reapply for $14.5 million in funding to replace lead service lines and aging water mains in the city.
Three Rivers Finance Director Bobbi Schoon gave a presentation of the city’s budget to the Three Rivers City Commission on Tuesday, at a meeting rescheduled from May 7 due to inclement weather.
Three Rivers City Commissioners heard from Finance Director Bobbi Schoon on Tuesday regarding the results of the city’s FY 2022-23 audit.
Three Rivers City Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday in support of a grant application to improve Elbert L. Foster Park, located at Broadway and Fourth Street. If granted, funds would be used for “a paved parking lot, playground equipment, and a sidewalk connecting the parking and playground.
The pond, or impoundment, is contained by the Portage River Dam, which is “in need of repair or removal,” according to City Manager Joe Bippus. The topic was brought before the commission because grant funding of $500,000 is available from the State of Michigan for either repair or removal of the dam, with a requirement of a $50,000 match if awarded.
As the next step in the building of an outdoor amphitheater in downtown Three Rivers, city commissioners approved a loan agreement with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Tuesday. The commission also set a public hearing for March 19 at 6 p.m. regarding the Hoffman Pond Dam.
The Three Rivers City Commission approved a resolution to purchase a property and lease it to the county for temporary veteran housing, and a general fund request to cover additional water testing costs Tuesday.
A crowd of art enthusiasts gathered at the Carnegie Center for the Arts Sunday to celebrate the winners of the 2024 Regional Juried Arts Competition and view the creations of over 100 artists.
The Three Rivers City Commission heard a proposal from a representative of Surf Internet to install fiber optic internet within the city’s rights of way and approved the METRO Act application unanimously.
The Three Rivers City Commission reviewed the draft ordinance of rules for the new dog park in downtown Three Rivers, and discussed whether and how to cover costs for residential water testing.
Downtown Three Rivers was full of holiday spirit this weekend with its annual Christmas Around Town event. If you missed out on the festivities or simply want to relieve some Three Rivers holiday magic, check out our photo gallery.
At a standing-room only meeting on Tuesday night, the Three Rivers City Commission heard comments from numerous citizens on the quality and cost of the city’s water supply. Deputy Police Chief Sam Smallcombe was also acknowledged for a recent promotion and 21 years of service to Three Rivers.
GilChrist Retreat Center, located on 67 acres in Fabius Township, has been hosting individuals and groups on spiritual retreats for 28 years. One of its founders, Molly Vass-Lehman, decided to write a book about it, and will be hosting a book signing and open house on Saturday, October 15 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the book’s publication.
A group of over 40 people gathered Monday night at the Huss Project to discuss concerns about the state of the water supply in Three Rivers.
With just a few more days left for one of the county’s time-honored traditions, Watershed Voice took a walk through the festivities at the fairgrounds.