The Three Rivers City Commission will meet tonight Tuesday, December 19 at 6 p.m. at Three Rivers City Hall (333 W. Michigan Ave.) with an agenda that includes a request from Surf Internet to install fiber optics in the city’s rights of way.
St. Joseph County
Glen Oaks Community College recently celebrated employees who have reached milestone service anniversaries. Employees were recognized during an All-College holiday luncheon held on December 15. Here is the list of honorees.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office recently announced a $200,000 donation to the county’s animal control by Stephanie and Terry Strawbridge of Westville, Indiana. The donation was made on behalf of Stephanie’s brother, Dave Ritzer, who died in 2020.
St. Joseph County’s early voting site will be available for all statewide and federal elections beginning in February.
With a mere 18 days left in our year end fundraiser, we were informed that thanks to additional support from a national funder, NewsMatch will now match up to $15,000 for each participating newsroom.
The Sturgis City Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. at Sturgis City Hall (130 N. Ottawa St.) for a regularly scheduled meeting. Here is a preview of Wednesday’s agenda.
#MomLife columnist Steph Hightree writes, “Mental Health services in Three Rivers and St. Joseph County are lacking. Oftentimes we have to travel out of town to find some relief. Now, I don’t want to take away from the amazing people who are working tirelessly in this county to change the system and support these kids, but I do want to highlight a few hurdles I have encountered throughout my time as a mom who struggles with mental health.”
As we reach the end of 2023, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the stories that had the biggest impact on our community this year. Let us take you through some of the highlights to illustrate why your financial support is crucial to this work.
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.
Immaculate Conception Catholic School’s free showing of The Polar Express (2004) at the Riviera Theatre in downtown Three Rivers drew over 580 people Sunday. The annual event aims to fight hunger in St. Joseph County by asking attendees to bring a donation of canned goods or non-perishable food items.
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5 at Three Rivers City Hall (333 W. Michigan Ave.) with water testing costs and dog park rules on the agenda.
We believe in the generosity and kindness of this community, and we’re hoping you’ll join in with a contribution this #GivingTuesday or what we prefer to call #GivingNewsDay.
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.
Glen Oaks Community College is inviting members of the community to participate in one of three open forums on Tuesday, December 12, to assist in the development of a presidential profile as part the process to select the college’s ninth president
Keep Your Voice Down Presents: This interview with Matt Erspamer, a journalist, copy writer, and film and television critic, who also happens to have went to Central Michigan University with hosts Alek Haak-Frost and Doug Sears, Jr. The three CMU journalism school alums discuss a new partnership between Matt and Watershed Voice, the pros and cons of streaming services acting as movie studios, the origin of Matt’s passion for cinema, and why only one of them is currently practicing journalism.
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.
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at Three Rivers City Hall (333 W. Michigan Ave.) with a full agenda on tap, and a citizen rally concerning the cost and quality of the city’s water expected.
Glen Oaks President David Devier laments about the loss of “shop” classes in Michigan middle and high schools. He argues the only way to “undo these detrimental decisions in local school districts is to enact new curricula that bring back hands-on experiences.”