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St. Joseph County Commissioners endorse Area Agency on Aging FY 2014-2016 Multi-Year Plan
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has endorsed submission of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) FY 2014-2016 Multi-Year Plan to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging for final review and approval. The action came Tuesday (June 18) following a presentation by Laura Sutter, AAA Coordinator with the Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency [...]
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Red Cross Blood Drive set for Wednesday in Three Rivers
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The American Red Cross Blood Drive will visit Three Rivers on Wednesday (June 19). The Blood Drive will take place at the JoCo Center on Wood Street from 11:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. For information about donating blood, click here.
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OUT AND ABOUT by Norm Stutesman
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
I’m starting this week’s column midway through the 57th Annual Water Festival here in Three Rivers. I’ve been involved with the Water Festival for at least five or six years now, so I feel that I know at least a little bit about what I’m talking about. I’ve been co-chairing the parade for several years [...]
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Construction of US-131 bypass of Constantine continues to progress
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Construction of a nearly five-mile, two-lane US-131 bypass of Constantine – a project that began on February 4th – continues to move forward with a target of completion in November 2013. The project – with an $18 million price tag – includes a new, 870-foot bridge over the St. Joseph River near Riverside Drive, on [...]
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REMINDER: It’s another ‘Tasty Tuesday’!
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The revamped Three Rivers Farmers Market will be in operation Tuesday (June 18) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Farmers Market is located in the pavilions at Scidmore Park off West Michigan Avenue. The Farmers Market will continue each Tuesday until early to mid October.
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Southwestern Michigan College adopts budget
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees held a public budget hearing, adopted the college’s 2013-2014 operating budget, accepted gifts and grants, awarded service pins, and conducted other business during its June 17 meeting held on the Dowagiac campus. After holding a public budget hearing, the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Michigan College adopted the [...]
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Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education adopts preliminary budget for 2013-2014
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education has adopted the 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The action came Monday evening (June 17) following a public hearing during which there were no citizen comments. The hearing – held prior to the regular board meeting – included a presentation by [...]
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This week at the Riviera
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
This week at the Riviera… Illusionist Justin Holbrook, ‘The Big Lebowski’, ‘Reality’, live music & more! For additional information, click here.
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Constantine Village Council approves tax abatement for Vaupell Midwest Molding and Tooling
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Constantine Village Council members voted unanimously Monday evening (June 17) meeting to give Vaupell Midwest Molding and Tooling, located at 485 Florence Road, a 12-year, 50 percent tax abatement on an investment of $254,469. It will be used to add a 20 x 40 class 1000 cleanroom, to accommodate the increase in business for medical [...]
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TR City Commission to conduct two public hearings during meeting Tuesday evening
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Two public hearings are on the agenda for the Three Rivers City Commission meeting Tuesday evening (June 18). The first hearing concerns a new Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO) and a new Water Use Ordinance. Both have been approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The second pertains to closing out a CDBG 2010 Downtown [...]
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News story reports on recent survey and conveys optimism regarding Michigan’s business economy
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
If you could use an injection of optimism when it comes to business in Michigan, you’ll want to check out the latest piece by Matt Roush of the WWJ Technology Report. Matt, a former Three Rivers resident, reports on the latest Michigan Future Business Index survey of small and midsize business leaders and shares some [...]
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‘Spike and the Bulldogs’ help celebrate Father’s Day in White Pigeon
Posted June 18, 2013 by AdminBSnook
‘Spike and the Bulldogs’ performed at a free concert at Wade Park in White Pigeon on Father’s Day (June 16). The well-attended event was sponsored by the White Pigeon Township Library and numerous businesses. The library served cake, and there were door prizes and a 50/50 Raffle. Spike and the Bulldogs play music from the [...]
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Residential water meter replacement work continues in Three Rivers
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The City of Three Rivers is continuing to work with Custom Mechanical Contractors of Middleville, Michigan to replace residential water meters throughout the City. They work for one month (Wednesday thru Friday each week) in a district, and move to another district for the next month. They are currently working in First District. They will [...]
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Program on protecting lakes and natural shorelines to be presented at Fabius Twp Hall on Saturday, June 22
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
A two-hour free program on protecting lakes and natural shorelines will be presented at the Fabius Township Hall on Saturday, June 22, beginning at 2 p.m. The Township Hall is at 13108 Broadway Road, about two and a half miles west of U.S. 131. The program, sponsored by the Fabius Township Environmental and Wetlands Protection [...]
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Relay for Life Goes Hollywood
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
(Three Rivers, MI) – Take part in a global movement right in your own community by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of St. Joseph County – Three Rivers. Relay For Life is the largest grassroots effort to fight cancer with more than 5,200 fundraising events around the world. In fact, nearly [...]
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City of Three Rivers ATAD foam over into containment area
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
From James Baker, superintendent of the City of Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP): “The City of Three Rivers WWTP experienced a foam over of biosolids from the ATAD into the constructed containment area at 09:45 this morning (6-17-2013). The volume of the release was estimated at 112 gallons. Level sensors and an automation system [...]
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Budgetary matters on agenda for Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education meeting Monday evening
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education will consider budgetary matters during its meeting Monday evening (June 17). The board is slated to conduct an ‘open hearing’ on the 2013-2014 preliminary budget and receive a presentation on the spending plan during the hearing. Later in the meeting, the board will consider adopting the budget [...]
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Public hearing on Vaupell tax abatement application on agenda for Constantine Village Council meeting Monday evening
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
The Constantine Village Council is slated to conduct a public hearing on a tax abatement application from Vaupell Midwest Molding during its meeting Monday evening (June 17). Items of Unfinished Business include council action on the Vaupell tax break request, force main repair, and a Mayor Exchange Day summary. There are no items of New [...]
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Weather concerns prompt cancellation of Saturday night entertainment and fireworks at Three Rivers Water Festival
Posted June 17, 2013 by AdminBSnook
Weather concerns resulted in cancellation of the Main Stage entertainment and fireworks display that were planned for Saturday night (June 15) in Memory Isle Park as the finale for this year’s Three Rivers Water Festival. In a Facebook announcement regarding the decision, Water Festival Chairperson Deb Herring said, “We are all disappointed that the concert [...]
