Roger Stanfill, Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Three Rivers, was the guest speaker for the Three Rivers Lions Club meeting on Tuesday (May 8). Officer Stanfill explained the nature of his position and that he is assigned to the Three Rivers Police Department to deal with the enforcement of all city ordinances.  Such [...]

“Some exciting news for the City of Three Rivers and a significant milestone.” This is how Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson of the Three Rivers Fire Department (TRFD) described an accomplishment he reported on during the Three Rivers City Commission meeting Tuesday evening (May 1). The accomplishment?  The awarding of ‘ISO Class 4’ status, effective in [...]

Ken Baker was recognized Tuesday (May 1) for 40 years of service to the City of Three Rivers. A late afternoon celebration in the City Hall lobby – complete with two cakes and punch – was followed by activity at the outset of the Three Rivers City Commission meeting in which Mayor Tom Lowry read [...]

The City of Three Rivers will celebrate 40 years of service to the City from Kenneth J. Baker on Tuesday, May 1st. A news release announcing the celebration says:  

The City of Three Rivers has joined the list of communities using the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). In action Tuesday evening (February 21st), the Three Rivers City Commission adopted an ordinance that will allow the Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector to use the code to – in the words of a staff report on the subject [...]

The City of Three Rivers is seeking interested citizens to serve on City Boards and Commissions with vacancies.  Please visit the City website, www.threeriversmi.org, and complete a Citizen Interest Form found under Documents>>Forms and Ordinances.  You may also contact the City Clerk at 333 West Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093, or (269) 273-1075, extension [...]

The Three Rivers Election Commission has approved and adopted a ‘Resolution to Permanently Rearrange or Consolidate Elections Precincts’ in the City of Three Rivers. The action came during a brief meeting Wednesday morning (December 14th) at City Hall. The three-member Election Commission is called for in the City Charter and consists of City Clerk Lindsay [...]

The City of Three Rivers and Fabius Township are excited to report progress on two fronts in the joint trail planning efforts. The trail steering committee has requested a joint meeting of the municipalities to discuss articles of incorporation prepared by Harry Burkholder of the Land Information Access Association (LIAA) and reviewed by Attorney Daniel [...]

A newly-posted item on the City of Three Rivers website – with an opening message from City Manager Joe Bippus – highlights a variety of development and redevelopment projects underway in the community. In his remarks, Bippus says, “Even though our state, national, and local economies may be suffering, there is growth in the community.  [...]

It appears the City of Three Rivers will continue to have a Code Enforcement Officer in the new budget year that begins July 1st, retain its Petting Zoo, and, perhaps, lessen the impact of proposed cuts in the police department. That’s the situation following a special meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday evening [...]

The November 8th general election in the City of Three Rivers will feature only one contest – former Mayor Tom Lowry versus At-Large Commissioner Wendy Shank of the position of mayor. That’s the situation following the passage of Tuesday’s (May 10th) 4 p.m. deadline for candidates to file nominating petitions for the offices to be [...]

The proposed budget for the City of Three Rivers for Fiscal Year 2011-12 received attention for approximately two hours during a special meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday evening (May 10th). Finance Director Cathy Lawson used a PowerPoint presentation to outline information about the spending plan that contains some significant cuts, including layoffs [...]

The proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget for the City of Three Rivers will be in the spotlight during a special meeting of the Three Rivers City Commission Tuesday evening (May 10th), the first of two – possibly three – budget meetings this month.  The commission will hear public comment and review the proposed budget during [...]

The City of Three Rivers is proposing to sell a portion of the ‘Essex Wire property’ on Fourth Street to Central Manufacturing Services (CMS) to accommodate plans by the company to expand its operations which are headquartered on the other side of the street. The city owns the 19-acre parcel of industrial property and has [...]

A proposed amendment to the City Charter to reduce the number of signatures required on nominating petitions for a city elected office is headed for the November 8th general election ballot. In action Tuesday evening (April 19th), the Three Rivers City Commission adopted a resolution to submit the amendment to voters in the fall election.  [...]

The City of Three Rivers – in collaboration with the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation (TRACF) – has announced new staff member Melissa Bliss.  Bliss will provide support and administrative assistance to both organizations under the direction of City Manager Joe Bippus and TRACF President Jim Stuck. Bippus said, “I am looking forward to working [...]

BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the City of Three Rivers at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Three Rivers, Michigan until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 for Concrete Sidewalk Repairs & Installation. Bid information may be acquired from the Department of Public Services, 1015 S. Lincoln Avenue, Three [...]

City Manager Joe Bippus has announced the hiring of Amy Roth, PE as the new Director of the Three Rivers Department of Public Services (DPS).  Roth began her duties with the City on Monday (March 14). Roth has a Civil Engineering Degree from Michigan Technological University and over ten years of post-graduate engineering experience.  Prior [...]

Ken Baker’s decision to run for mayor in November – contrary to an earlier statement that he would NOT be a candidate for the post – received attention during the “City Commission and City Manager’s Communications” portion of the Three Rivers City Commission meeting Tuesday evening (March 1st). During a special commission meeting on January [...]

The River Country Journal has sought comments from a variety of area leaders regarding the budget proposal put forth this week by Governor Rick Snyder. City Manager Joe Bippus put together the following thoughts regarding the budget’s impact on the City of Three Rivers: “In all likelihood, we will have to adjust costs in order [...]