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In the next ten years: Some people will leave this world without a good-bye or warning. Some children will forget voices they once needed. Some will understand the value of time only when they run out of it. Some workers will watch machines do their life’s work better and faster. Some friendships will fade without arguments – just silence. Some …

For several years, our readers have had the pleasure of taking a monthly journey through the rich history of Three Rivers—thanks to the thoughtful writing of Anna Smith. Through her “History & Mystery of Three Rivers” series, Anna brought our community’s past to life. From familiar streets and long-forgotten businesses to the people and places that shaped our town, her …

Every Village/Ward gave up their individual identity to form the greater City of Three Rivers. In becoming the City First Ward/Three Rivers, Second Ward/Lockport, Third Ward/Canada and Fourth Ward/Brooklyn gave up their names, powers, schools, and their small cemeteries. Bowman Park in 1893 at Hoffman & North Main was a cemetery and now a park that is home to the …

I’d like to take a moment and share a personal experience, and thank some great people for taking care of me during a time when I needed a little special attention. On Tuesday, April 7, I had just finished my “Heart Healthy” session at the Beacon Wellness Pavilion in Three Rivers. This group meets twice a week and we work …

On Saturday, April 11, the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2303 will host a Silent Auction for Three Rivers Area Mentoring (TRAM) from 5 until 8 PM. The lodge is located at 715 East Hoffman in Three Rivers. The cost is $20 per person and you’ll have a choice of either Walleye or Chicken Tenders. Included with the entree will be …

Food Facts You Probably Didn’t Know — Just 2 bananas will provide you with enough energy for an intense 90-minute workout. — Eating cucumbers before bedtime can help you wake up feeling refreshed and headache-free. — Apples are more effective in waking up in the morning than coffee. — Three carrots give you energy to walk 3 miles. They were …

Things to Drop From Your Life: Drop the negative people around you. Drop saying “Yes” all the time. Drop the past. Drop worrying about the future. Drop caring about the mistakes you’ve made. Drop yourself portrait image. Unbelievable But True Facts: Dogs can smell cancer. Humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones. Chewing gum after meals reduces …

Fourth Ward has streets named after two presidents: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. A United States Army officer, explorer, U. S. Senator, General John C. Fremont’s name pops up occasionally in some information as an alternative but it was never made official. But there may be one of the lanes in the cemetery so named. Three Rivers City Directory 1965 …

The cities of Three Rivers and Union City made National News a week or so ago. Mother Nature unleashed her wrath and did a bit of demolishing here in St. Joe and Branch counties. Several lives were lost in Branch County and my condolences go out to those families during this time of grieving. My kudos to those communities who …

Six Signs You Are Outgrowing Your Life — You feel bored by the conversations you used to enjoy. — You crave solitude more than social events. — You feel a strange sadness, like you are grieving a version of yourself that is dying. — You are easily irritated by drama and gossip. — Your old friends feel like strangers. — …