Despite a period of wind-driven heavy rain, Historic Downtown Three Rivers was a busy spot Friday evening (July 23rd) with the synergy of two simultaneous events – Three Rivers High School class reunion activity and an ‘Art & Music Hop.’ The ‘Class of 1965’ – hitting the 45-year mark since graduation – extended an “invitation [...]
With the economic downturn continuing and winter approaching, efforts are underway to address the growing problem of homelessness in St. Joseph County through a weekend homeless shelter in Three Rivers.
The Constantine Village Council will meet in regular session Monday evening (October 17th). Functioning as the Zoning Board of Appeals, the council is slated to consider a public hearing request. The council is also scheduled to conduct a public hearing on a façade grant application. Items of Unfinished Business include: 340 White Pigeon Street – [...]
Representatives of the City of Three Rivers, the Townships of Fabius, Lockport and Park, and the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners gathered at City Hall in Three Rivers late Saturday morning (April 23rd) for a ‘Community Development Meeting’ to consider ways to cooperate in providing services – and the conversation that took place during [...]
A veteran Three Rivers resident – at age 68 – is embarking on a new career as a massage therapist. During a recent interview with the River Country Journal, Judy Gilchrist said, “It’s hard to believe at my age I’m starting my third career and this is the best place for me right now.” Gilchrist [...]
Independence Day 2012 took on added significance in one ‘River Country’ community as Colon paid tribute to military veterans past, present and future with an early afternoon program billed as “A Day of Remembrance”. Despite temperatures near the century mark, a large and attentive crowd gathered in the Colon Community Park for an almost hour-long [...]
The Michigan House Thursday (June 9th) approved sweeping legislation reforming teacher tenure laws, which Rep. Matt Lori, R-Constantine, said will strengthen education for all Michigan children. The Teacher Quality Package, which encourages accountability at all levels of education, was approved by the Michigan House of Representatives following a number of committee hearings on reforming the [...]
An old friend – looking better than ever – has returned to Scidmore Park. Thanks to “a lot of labor intensive revamping” by K & D Body Shop over the winter months, the lion drinking fountain is back in place, adjacent to the playground, and looking sharp. During an interview with the River Country Journal, [...]
The Three Rivers Lions Club has selected Carol Boulette of Three Rivers as its latest “Citizen of the Year.” Since 1965, the Lions Club has recognized persons who, through a commitment to service, have given unselfishly of themselves for the betterment of the community. In keeping with this tradition, Carol Boulette will receive her honor [...]
Editor’s Note: The following personal account of Bald Eagles at Colon – and the accompanying photos – were submitted Millie Johnson, reporter/photographer and Colon resident. Colon, Michigan – Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, there are Bald Eagles nesting in St. Joseph County. The Bald Eagle, our National Symbol is a protected bird of [...]
CONSTANTINE – Thursday (November 8) marked the fifth anniversary of the death of 11-year-old Jodi Parrack, whose body was discovered at 10 p.m. alongside her bicycle at Constantine Township Cemetery. Jodi’s death was ruled a homicide. More than 60 friends and family of Jodi held a candlelight vigil for her at 7 p.m. at the [...]
President Pat Weiss updated the Constantine village council Monday evening (December 17) on the status of the proposed bypass along U.S. 131. Weiss said she attended a December 11 meeting of 35 Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives, and contractors at the MDOT office in Kalamazoo. “All properties necessary for [...]
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) praised Tuesday evening’s (December 13th) House passage of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (H.R. 3630). Among other things, this legislation extends payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits while preventing scheduled cuts to Medicare payments for physicians. H.R. 3630 also seeks to spur job [...]
Patricia Weiss has regained the office of village president in Constantine, a position she held for three terms from 2002 to 2008. Unofficial results from Tuesday’s (November 6) General Election show that Weiss received 287 votes (50.17 percent) compared to 281 (49.13 percent) for Ruth Strawser, the current village clerk.
“Our new Fine Arts Gallery/Market is a success already!” That’s the word from Becky Hackenberg of the Three Rivers Artists Guild regarding the Holiday Gallery & Art Market at 54 North Main Street in downtown Three Rivers. According to Hackenberg, “The entire Guild membership is included in this Gallery/Market, so come and buy from your [...]
More than 400 spectators watched the “Fighting 5th Graders vs. Riverside Elementary Staff” basketball match, held Saturday (March 16) in the Constantine High School gym. The event was held to celebrate March is Reading Month. Admission was free and every child who is a Constantine elementary school student received a free book for attending the [...]
DOWAGIAC – While showcasing all facets of local history, the Museum at Southwestern Michigan College’s collection of Round Oak Stove artifacts could easily make SMC’s museum the country’s ‘Unofficial Round Oak Museum.’ A new “Uniquely Round Oak” exhibit will further highlight the rarest Round Oak artifacts. An open house with light refreshments will be from [...]
The Constantine Village Council has adopted two resolutions regarding Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grants for Riverview Park. The actions came during the council meeting Monday evening (June 20th). The resolutions accept the terms of Project Agreements for the park improvement project and land acquisition. The park improvement project includes the construction of a [...]
Trustee Gary Mathers, Chairman of the Sewer Ad Hoc Committee, commented at the Constantine Village Council meeting Monday evening (February 6th) that his committee had more questions than answers following a review of a problem with money being drained from the sewer fund. A rise in Village water-sewer rates was projected at an earlier council meeting, to [...]
The Constantine Village Council has decided to draw upon the experience and expertise of a former trustee and past chairman of its Sewer Ad Hoc Committee as it deals with sewer-related issues. In a unanimous action Monday evening (January 16th), the council approved the appointment of Scott Chiddister to serve on the committee. Trustee Gary [...]
