Sturgis bowling tops at Coldwater
COLDWATER — The Trojan boys’ and girls’ bowling teams took part in the Coldwater Singles Tournament that was held at Midway Lanes in Coldwater.The Lady Trojans were well represented, as Khara Kimes brought home a first-place finish, while Miley Holden…
Webster first, Eachen third for TR girls’ wrestling at Montague
MONTAGUE — A couple of Three Rivers wrestlers performed well at the Montague girls’ wrestling tournament Sunday.Senior Mackenna Webster took home first place in her weight class, the fourth time she has earned first place in the tournament. Freshman Stella…
Out and About: Health, life rules, and senses
“Great men are rarely isolated mountain peaks; they are the summits of ranges.” -Thomas Wentworth HigginsonI’ve come to the conclusion that in life, you only have two things to worry about, whether you’re healthy, or whether you’re sick. If you’re healthy,…
Board reviews revisions to marijuana business site-transfer provision
At the Dec. 17 Sturgis City Commission meeting, the board OK’d a first review of amendments to the city’s marijuana ordinances. Will Prichard, community development director, outlined proposed revisions. One is for medical cannabis and the other adult-use, to clarify and expand…
Water-main repair
Crew members from Sturgis Department of Public Services on Dec. 30 prepared for repair of a water-main break on Cherry Avenue near Michigan Avenue. MISS DIG provided emergency service for the situation, said Tom Sikorski, director of DPS. Dennis Volkert/Sentinel
Recycling sequence switches to every other week
Curbside recycling in the city of Sturgis will remain on its twice-monthly collection schedule throughout January. Beginning in February, the sequence will switch to every-other-week. City clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes confirmed the arrangement earlier this week. Service will continue to alternate between properties…
City Commission meeting schedule set for ’26
Typically, the board meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, although some exceptions apply to accommodate “Sturgis Fest” week and some holidays. In addition, special sessions may be announced throughout the year, as situations arise. Meetings begin at…
Historic Strand Theater listed for sale
STURGIS, Mich. — The Strand Theater, a beloved downtown landmark in Sturgis for over six decades under family ownership, has been listed for sale, with its final day of operations set for December 31, 2025.Third-generation owner Eric Saitz announced the…
Road Commission sends reminders for winter safety to residents
The city of Sturgis recently reiterated its snow removal policy. Snowfall of 1-3 inches will be addressed with de-icing and plowing as necessary. In some cases, it may involve plowing of intersections, major streets and local roads. Snowfall of 4 inches or more…
Clare girls wrestlers compete
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s girls wrestling team had three wrestlers compete in the Chippewa Hills Lady Warrior Invitational on Dec. 21.AnnMarie Green took first place at 235 pounds. She got a first-round bye and then she had three…
State-wide winter storm hits Clare County hard
By Genine Hayden This winter started early and it has given only a small reprieve for Christmas before coming back with a vengeance beginning Friday and hitting hardest Sunday night through Monday. About half of the residents in Clare County…
RED ICE: Over a hundred emergencies In 3 days
By Christopher Johnson According to Clare’s Fire Chief, Sam Eberhart, he has never seen a busier time for the city’s fire department than the week just gone.From 8 o’clock Friday morning until 6 o’clock Monday night, there were between 80…
South Haven sophomore has bright future
By John RaffelCorrespondent SOUTH HAVEN — Lyne Badenhorst enjoyed a strong sophomore season for South Haven golf and is looking forward to two more years with the Rams.She shot a 107 in the regionals for 35th place, This was her…
Storms deliver a one-two punch to Van Buren County
By Paul GarrodStaff Writernews4garrod@gmail.com With Mother Nature delivering a one-two knockout punch of rain, ice and snow late Sunday night and Monday morning, Van Buren County Road Commission (VBCRC) crews began an early start Monday to their work week. The…
All female road patrol first for county
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office recently experienced an historic milestone, its first all-female general road patrol shift. Though other deputies are assigned to township-specific cars, this shift handles the countywide general road patrol Shown in photo from left, Deputy…
PP Fire Department escorts Santa through the community
The Paw Paw Fire Department served as Santa’s personal escort as the Jolly Old Elf made his way on a fire truck through the community on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The fire department has served as Santa’s escort for several years,…
Fiery semi crash closes roads
By Scott SullivanEditorMonday’s blizzard brought chaos to local roads when a northbound semi slid off I-196, plunged down the Old Allegan Road overpass and caught fire there.First responders — who battled whiteout conditions, heavy snow and 45-60 mph wind gusts…
Isely is new Coastal Alliance head
By Scott SullivanEditorNew Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance executive director Elaine Sterrett Isely no stranger to nonprofit environmental leadership.Isely took over as the SDCA’s fulltime director Nov. 1 on heels of the group’s 17-year co-founder and board president David Swan’s announcing…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorBowl BingeThey said it was impossible — watch every holiday college bowl game — and dumb to boot, which meant somebody had to do it. Why not me?First things first: head to Tiny Giant to stock up on…
Otsego City Manager takes look back at year that was 2025
By Aaron MitchellOtsego City Manger The year 2025 was a great one for the City of Otsego!We started with a few plans and ideas that we planned on tackling throughout the year, but as you could imagine, there were a…
