In small communities like Three Rivers and Woodlake, there are always worthy causes to support. Currently, there is a cause that will help others while in some small measure ease the pain of a loss that for any parent is unthinkable. One year ago next week — … [Read more...] about Local family collecting memorial donations for assistance service dogs
Three Rivers Village Foundation disbands
For the past decade, Three Rivers has had a nonprofit Village Foundation advocacy group dedicated to civic improvement. Earlier this week, the remaining three board members — Mignon Gregg, Karen Bodner, Noah Watenmaker — voted to dissolve the organization, … [Read more...] about Three Rivers Village Foundation disbands
A glimpse inside SCE’s Powerhouse No. 2
March 29, 2019 On Saturday, March 22, participants on the Three Rivers History Tour, a fundraiser for Three Rivers Union School Foundation, were treated to an insider’s look at Kaweah Powerhouse No. 2 by Karl Coffman, SCE hydro mechanic operator. The … [Read more...] about A glimpse inside SCE’s Powerhouse No. 2
New owners take over Three Rivers Mercantile
When previous owner Mike McCoy first started making plans to find a new owner for his hardware and general merchandise store, his hope was that he could make a deal with someone local who the community would support. The new owners are David and Lisa Vawter of … [Read more...] about New owners take over Three Rivers Mercantile
New owners tackle Barby’s project
It’s certainly not unusual for a Realtor or agent to list a property, show it to prospective buyers, and then end up buying it for one reason or another. When it comes to the limited amount of commercial property in Three Rivers, it may happen more frequently … [Read more...] about New owners tackle Barby’s project
From NewsPrint to NewsDigital: It’s not if, it’s when
By now most of you have read or heard the news: The Kaweah Commonwealth will cease to circulate a printed newspaper following Jazzaffair 2019 (April 12-14). It will be a bittersweet weekend finale for two stalwarts — cultural icons of Three Rivers — both whom … [Read more...] about From NewsPrint to NewsDigital: It’s not if, it’s when
Local veteran’s plight solved with call to the White House
Joe Austin of Three Rivers has learned first-hand the frustrations of dealing with the local Veterans Administration. Joe served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Kittyhawk during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1968 and was honorably discharged. “I was having … [Read more...] about Local veteran’s plight solved with call to the White House
River rises as rain and snow comes and goes
PHOTO CAPTION: An aerial view of the peak flows on the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River on Wednesday, March 6. At about 7 am that day, the water was flowing at 7,200 cubic feet per second, the highest of the season. Compare this with the December 1955 flood that … [Read more...] about River rises as rain and snow comes and goes