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Business

US-131 bypass at Constantine facing delay because of Michigan’s transportation funding woes

Posted June 4, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Two related projects involving US-131 in St. Joseph County are among those negatively impacted by Michigan’s transportation funding difficulties.

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Upton takes on BP for deadly clean air violations along Lake Michigan

Posted June 4, 2009 by AdminBSnook

WASHINGTON, DC – In light of Wednesday’s (June 3rd) Chicago Tribune story reporting that British Petroleum’s Whiting, Indiana facility has been violating clean air permits for the last six years, Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph), a member of the Great Lakes Caucus, Thursday (June 4th) joined his Great Lakes colleagues in calling for the EPA [...]

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Business

City of Three Rivers takes on mechanical inspections

Posted June 4, 2009 by AdminBSnook

John Dobberteen will add mechanical inspections to the plumbing services he provides in the City of Three Rivers as the result of action Tuesday evening (June 2nd) by the Three Rivers City Commission.

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Community

TR City Commission authorizes property purchase to address blight

Posted June 4, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The City of Three Rivers is taking another step to address blight in the community.

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Business

Governor proclaims Water Week in Michigan

Posted June 4, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Governor Jennifer Granholm has proclaimed June 6-14 as Water Week in Michigan to encourage the protection, education, and celebration of Michigan’s vast water resources.

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Business

Memory Isle Park trail to be widened

Posted June 3, 2009 by AdminBSnook

A Kalamazoo company has been awarded the contract for widening the trail in Memory Isle Park.

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Business

St. Joseph County Commissioners approve proposal for review of insurance contract

Posted June 3, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has approved a consulting services proposal from National City Insurance Group, Inc. (NCIG) to review the county’s current contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield and seek competitive quotes from other vendors.

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Business

TR City Commission approves new budget

Posted June 3, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The Three Rivers City Commission has adopted the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 as presented.

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Business

TR City Commissioners approve 2009 Street Improvements Project

Posted June 3, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Segments of three streets in will be rebuilt this year following Three Rivers City Commission approval of the 2009 Street Improvements Project.

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Business

Petting Zoo Improvements project takes shape in Scidmore Park

Posted June 3, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The northwest corner of Scidmore Park in Three Rivers is taking on a new look through work that began May 26th.

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Community

E-911 radio project “over budget”

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

“We’ve run into some budgetary issues.” These were the words of Andy Goldberger, E-911 Central Dispatch director, as he provided an update regarding the 911 radio project during Tuesday’s (June 2nd) St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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Community

St. Joseph County Commissioners okay four AFSCME labor agreements

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners has approved labor agreements with four American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining units covering 60 county employees.

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Community

Sen. Brown’s bill to keep more police officers on the streets approved by panel

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Legislation that will allow local governments across Michigan to continue employing part-time police officers was approved Tuesday (June 2nd) by the Senate Homeland Security & Emerging Technologies Committee, said chair Sen. Cameron  Brown.

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Business

Constantine Village Council awards contract for sidewalk work

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Nearly 1,300 square feet of sidewalk will be torn out and replaced following action by the Constantine Village Council Monday evening (June 1st).

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Community

Constantine Village Council opposes firefighter employment restrictions

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The Constantine Village Council has gone on record in opposition to a policy put in place by Fire Chief Mike Haydon to restrict Constantine firefighters to service on the local department.

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Arts & Entertainment

“Stand for Children” Community Picnic held at TR Middle School

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Threatening weather Monday evening (June 1st) forced this year’s “Stand for Children” Community Picnic indoors at Three Rivers Middle School, but spirits were still high as Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) teamed up with a variety of other organizations to stage the event with a theme of “Back to the Basics.”

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Business

Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010 up for public hearing, adoption Tuesday evening

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2010 will be the subject of a public hearing during the Three Rivers City Commission meeting Tuesday evening (June 2nd).  The spending plan will also be up for adoption following the hearing.

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Community

911 radio project update slated for St. Joseph County Commissioners meeting

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners is slated to hear a 911 radio project update from Andy Goldberger, director of E-911 Central Dispatch, during the board’s meeting on Tuesday (June 2nd). Also on the agenda are four labor agreements with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – agreements for the General [...]

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Business

TR Board of Education awards contract for resurfacing track at Armstrong Field

Posted June 2, 2009 by AdminBSnook

The track at Armstrong Field will be getting a facelift this summer following action by the Three Rivers Community Schools Board of Education to accept the low bid of a Hanover, Michigan company for a resurfacing project.

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Business

Governor Granholm reacts to GM bankruptcy action

Posted June 1, 2009 by AdminBSnook

Governor Jennifer Granholm on Monday (June 1st) issued the following statement on General Motors: “This is undoubtedly a painful day for General Motors, for Michigan and for the families who depend on GM for their livelihood.  Although we knew this day was coming, it doesn’t make it any easier.  GM and Michigan will emerge from [...]

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