A letter to Park Township residents: The value of a library
WSV's Amanda Yearling takes a moment to ruminate over why she loves the Three Rivers Public Library ahead of an important Park Township Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.
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Glimpses of the Past, Looking Forward to the Future: The Three Rivers Public Library and Three Rivers Woman’s Club
Helen McCauslin writes about the historic relationship between the Three Rivers Public Library and Three Rivers Woman's Club that goes back to the early 1900s.
Theme for Three Rivers Water Festival announced
After considering several options the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently selected the theme for this year’s Water Festival.
Three Rivers Police investigating multiple auto thefts
The Three Rivers Police Department responded to two separate incidents of motor vehicle theft this week, both of which resulted in the recovery of the vehicles in question.
Local Meetings Primer: Three Rivers, St. Joseph County Commissions meeting tonight
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, February 2. Read this local meetings primer for what to expect.
Three Rivers hires former Kalamazoo clerk Stephen French
The Three Rivers City Commission approved the hiring of former Kalamazoo City Clerk Stephen French to fill its clerk vacancy left by Melissa Bliss, who left the city for a deputy clerk position with St. Joseph County earlier this month.
After a lengthy discussion Tuesday, the commission and city staff were satisfied with French's explanation of his checkered past.
Local Meetings Primer: City, County Commissions Meeting Tonight
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Check out this local meetings primer for a preview of tonight’s meetings.
Library considering rental agreement with Women’s Club for archival storage
The Three Rivers Library Board discussed the prospect of renting a room to the Three Rivers Women's Club (TRWC) for the purpose of archival storage during its meeting on Tuesday, November 24. The board didn't make a formal decision Tuesday, opting instead to weigh the particulars of a rental agreement and any liability the library might incur if it grants the club keyed access to a room in its basement.
Presentation Hints at Improvements in City Development
Following a regular meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday night, representatives of several city boards and staffs held a joint meeting and presentation on current planning and development activities in the city. The meeting is required going forward as part of something called the Redevelopment Ready Communities process (RRC), which is a program of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The RRC process is designed to help municipalities around the state improve their processes, laws, and planning documents to better facilitate and manage development.
City of Three Rivers to Pursue Grant for Expansion at American Axle Plant
On behalf of American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM), the City of Three Rivers will be applying for a grant to help fund an expansion project at the company’s Three Rivers plant. At a regular meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Monday, commissioners approved the measure after a public hearing. In cooperation with Southwest Michigan First (SWMF), which is helping coordinate the project, the city will be applying for a Federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Commissioners also improved changes to zoning language that will permit multiple single-family homes per parcel of land in R4 residential districts.
Glimpses of the Past, Looking Forward to the Future: The Three Rivers Public Library and Three Rivers Woman’s Club
Helen McCauslin writes about the historic relationship between the Three Rivers Public Library and Three Rivers Woman's Club that goes back to the early 1900s.
Theme for Three Rivers Water Festival announced
After considering several options the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently selected the theme for this year’s Water Festival.
Three Rivers Police investigating multiple auto thefts
The Three Rivers Police Department responded to two separate incidents of motor vehicle theft this week, both of which resulted in the recovery of the vehicles in question.
Local Meetings Primer: Three Rivers, St. Joseph County Commissions meeting tonight
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, February 2. Read this local meetings primer for what to expect.
Three Rivers hires former Kalamazoo clerk Stephen French
The Three Rivers City Commission approved the hiring of former Kalamazoo City Clerk Stephen French to fill its clerk vacancy left by Melissa Bliss, who left the city for a deputy clerk position with St. Joseph County earlier this month. After a lengthy discussion Tuesday, the commission and city staff were satisfied with French's explanation of his checkered past.
Local Meetings Primer: City, County Commissions Meeting Tonight
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Check out this local meetings primer for a preview of tonight’s meetings.
Library considering rental agreement with Women’s Club for archival storage
The Three Rivers Library Board discussed the prospect of renting a room to the Three Rivers Women's Club (TRWC) for the purpose of archival storage during its meeting on Tuesday, November 24. The board didn't make a formal decision Tuesday, opting instead to weigh the particulars of a rental agreement and any liability the library might incur if it grants the club keyed access to a room in its basement.
Presentation Hints at Improvements in City Development
Following a regular meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday night, representatives of several city boards and staffs held a joint meeting and presentation on current planning and development activities in the city. The meeting is required going forward as part of something called the Redevelopment Ready Communities process (RRC), which is a program of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The RRC process is designed to help municipalities around the state improve their processes, laws, and planning documents to better facilitate and manage development.
City of Three Rivers to Pursue Grant for Expansion at American Axle Plant
On behalf of American Axle and Manufacturing (AAM), the City of Three Rivers will be applying for a grant to help fund an expansion project at the company’s Three Rivers plant. At a regular meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Monday, commissioners approved the measure after a public hearing. In cooperation with Southwest Michigan First (SWMF), which is helping coordinate the project, the city will be applying for a Federally-funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Commissioners also improved changes to zoning language that will permit multiple single-family homes per parcel of land in R4 residential districts.
