Several closings of the East City Parking Lot are planned in the next few days to accommodate resurfacing of the facility. According to Christy Trammell, Executive Director of the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the resurfacing project has been planned for several years “and it is finally going to be done.” Trammell said the [...]
Pergolas are now in place at the North Main Street and Railroad Drive entrances to the reconstructed ‘Mural Mall’ in downtown Three Rivers. The structures – components of the new design for the pedestrian walkway and gathering spot connecting the two streets – were installed Tuesday (June 18). “Meet Me at the Mall”, a grand [...]
To the Editor: Many thanks are in order as we look back over the past year of planning and preparation for the re-imaging of the Sue Silliman House museum in downtown Three Rivers. The many positive comments from the more than sixty visitors on Saturday during the Three Rivers Water Festival were greatly appreciated and [...]
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 [...]
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.
This week at the Riviera… Illusionist Justin Holbrook, ‘The Big Lebowski’, ‘Reality’, live music & more! For additional information, click here.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
‘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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’ll be traveling this week in the vicinity of M-40 and I-94 in Paw Paw, you may be interested in this advisory from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT): There will be single-lane closures on M-40 over I-94 in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, for bridge maintenance from 12 p.m. Monday, June 17, through [...]
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder will lead a delegation of state officials and business leaders on a nine-day investment mission to Israel to increase bilateral trade and investments, academic cooperation and strengthen Michigan’s relationship with the state of Israel. “Michigan’s longstanding ties with Israeli companies and academic institutions have created excellent opportunities to improve [...]
Benteler Automotive has announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids. For more on the story from the Grand Rapids Business Journal, click here.
(Cassopolis, MI) – Midwest Energy Cooperative crews have been in Covert since early Friday morning (June 14), tackling the area hardest hit by Wednesday night’s storm. While work still continues at this time, co-op officials expect all storm-related outages to be restored yet Friday evening. The storm, which hit late Wednesday night, caused massive destruction [...]
(Cassopolis, MI) – This morning, Midwest Energy Cooperative crews have been tackling the area hardest hit by Wednesday night’s storm. One circuit serving about 200 cooperative members in Covert remains without service, and crews are focusing attention on clearing and rebuilding the heavily damaged area. More information on estimated final restoration times will be shared [...]
There was an abundance of blue sky and sunshine for the Thursday evening (June 13) parade that highlighted the opening day of the 57th annual Three Rivers Water Festival. Former Three Rivers Mayor and Police Chief Ken Baker, accompanied by his wife, Charlotte, served as Grand Marshal for the roughly hour-long parade on West Michigan [...]
Manufacturer moves from Indiana to Southwest Michigan State Rep. Matt Lori Thursday (June 13) announced an Indiana manufacturer will move its operations to White Pigeon, resulting in a $1.1 million investment and an estimated 46 new jobs in the village. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) approved a $200,000 performance-based grant to bring Merhow Industries [...]
