Jamie Eymer, of LaGrange, Ind., was hired by the city of Sturgis as director at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, effective Sept. 25.  In June, Eymer joined SYCA as event coordinator.  She brings experience in marketing, sales, hospitality and event…

At a closed session Monday, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education approved a settlement agreement in the case of Perez vs. Sturgis Public Schools, filed in 2018.  The case made its way to U.S. Supreme Court, then was re-directed to…

Sturgis City Commissioners have approved revision to codes and zoning ordinances to accommodate establishment of “extreme weather” centers. An extreme weather center, or EWC, is defined as a building that provides a location on a temporary basis for residents during…

Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a supplemental contingency budget of $45,000 for the West Congress Street improvement project.  The construction, which involves the stretch from South Centerville to South Clay, has hit a standstill within the past month, due…

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its “Performance Series” entertainment lineup for 2023-24.  It includes a variety of genres: comedy, classical music, pop music and theatrical performances.  Series tickets are available for purchase Sept. 5-Oct. 12. Season ticket price…

Insight, a health-care organization headquartered in Flint, Michigan, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Sturgis Hospital and has entered into a period of “due diligence.” Sturgis City Commission held a special meeting Monday to discuss details of the…

Concrete was poured Aug. 21 for the main portion of the splash pad at Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis.  On Aug. 18, workers finished concrete work for the surrounding area.   According to city manager Andrew Kuk, work continues with…

Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday voted to approve establishment of a 45 mph speed limit on East Lafayette Street, between Lakeview Avenue and Franks Avenue, and 25 mph when school is in session.  Barry Cox, city engineer, provided details to…

Art Ebert, superintendent at Sturgis Public Schools, outlined a food service-improvement plan for Sturgis Public Schools.  It is a multi-phase process, Ebert told the board of education on Monday.   Preliminary phase During the 2022-23 academic year, consultant Rusty Stitt…

Mike Bobalik has announced his retirement as clerk for Sturgis Township, effective Sept. 1.  He made the formal proclamation Monday at the monthly meeting of Sturgis Township Board of Trustees. Bobalik was appointed to the position in 2012, and has…

Sturgis Hospital has received designation as a “Rural Emergency Hospital.”  Selection was granted by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Jeremy Grump, interim CEO at Sturgis Hospital, said the facility is the…

Sturgis District Library invites community members to “Library On The Lawn” 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Oaklawn Terrace Park. The free-admission event is intended to embrace a love of reading. Attendees are encouraged to take their favorite book, along with…

Unveiling was held July 20 for Sturgis Neighborhood Program’s latest home-build, at 116 S. Orange St. It is 3-bedroom, 2-bath, with a full basement and mechanical room, 2-car garage and rear patio.  Wally Wheeler, instructor at CTE construction trades, said…

A unique housing concept is under consideration in Sturgis.  Sturgis City Commission on July 26 heard a presentation regarding a proposed clustered single-family housing project at 208 N. Prospect St.  That property is a vacant parcel owned by Sturgis Housing…

It’s possible Sturgis voters will decide in 2024 if city residents are allowed to have chickens on their property.  In March, city commissioners referred a recommendation to Sturgis Planning Commission for development of an “urban chicken” ordinance. Since then, the…

Monica Smith will resign as executive director at Sturgis Neighborhood Program, effective July 28, after 23 years in the position.  Tracey Parker, SNP board president, made the announcement this week.  Smith was hired as executive director of the non-profit agency…

The building that housed It Takes A Village Diner and two upper-level apartment units was destroyed by fire early today in Burr Oak.  Three people were present in the apartment area at the time, but were able to escape safely,…

Sturgis Board of Education on Monday approved employment of three teachers at Sturgis Public Schools.  Katie Kruse, math, Sturgis High School. Kruse has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Grand Valley State University, with a minor in physical education. Previously,…

Beginning next week, road construction crews will begin work on additional street improvements in several areas of the city of Sturgis.  Barricades are being staged today, July 14th, with  Anticipated start date for the projects is July 19.  Work will…

Dennis Volkert / SentinelA roundabout at the intersection of East Lafayette Street and North Franks Avenue, the first of its kind in Sturgis, opened July 13. This view is from Franks, facing north. By Dennis Volkert A roundabout at the…