Looking Out: Car Wash
by Jim Whitehouse My car is a mess. It is coated with salty, dirty, yucky stuff. The windshield and back window are streaked. My wipers and washers are not doing a good job clearing the constant spray from the other…
Obituary: Tim Shultz
Tim Shultz died from a severe accidental fall in his Battle Creek apartment. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murray Shultz (1939-2012) and Marilyn L. (Bechstein) Shultz (1941-2022), and is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey Shultz…
Obituary: Roland A. Coats
Roland A. Coats, 87, of Spring Lake, Michigan passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2025. Roland was born on Oct. 12, 1937, to Ralph and Ruth (Bunday) Coats in Marshall, Michigan. Roland spotted the love of his life, Fern (Watson)…
Obituary: David Theodore Kurtz
David Theodore Kurtz, born May 22, 1952, of Albion, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Feb. 6, 2025, at Allegra Nursing and Rehab in Jackson, Michigan. He was 72 years old. David was the eldest child of Theodore and Lucille Kurtz.…
Men Who Cook dazzles with more unique dishes and volunteer devotion
by Sylvia Benavidez Men Who Cook brought 41 cooks to the serving table and a unique variety of flavors including crowd favorites like macaroni and cheese. Citizens to Beautify Albion sponsored the event at the First Baptist Church in Albion…
Anna’s House of Flowers 40th Anniversary marking so much more than a chronological number
by Sylvia Benavidez Anna’s House of Flowers has been in business in Albion for 40 years and the shop has managed to survive in hard economic times and good. Owner Anna Merritt shared her perspective on her flower shop’s longevity.…
Sturgis swim/dive loses to Allegan
STURGIS — The Sturgis swim and dive team dropped a home meet this week, losing to Allegan 104-65, however the Trojans did manage to notch three first-place finishes on the day.Reece Miller grabbed first in the 200 IM with a…
Girls’ Basketball Roundup Sturgis win streak improves with wins over Eddies, Niles
STURGIS — The Sturgis girls won a tight game against Niles last week, coming out on top 49-42.“It was a great win for us on senior night,” stated coach Andy Phillips. “We persevered in the third and fourth quarters, and we…
Out and About: Valentine’s Day, Medicare, and Leaders
“Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” -Dwight D. EisenhowerThis Friday, February 14, is Valentines Day. We should let our loved ones how much they mean…
Centreville/Constantine police merger going ‘better than imagined’ early on
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Five months after a historic merger between two local municipalities for policing, things appear to be going smoothly so far for the Centreville-Constantine Police Department.The department was merged on Sept. 1 of last year,…
Commission OK’s first review of zoning ordinance revision
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a first review of zoning ordinance amendments. A second reading and pending approval is expected at the next board meeting, scheduled for Feb. 26.Staff members and the planning commission have been working on…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RecurringChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Online: sturgismuseum.org. Feb. 15Water Street Dance,…
Obituary: Mariah Jean Eichhorn
Mariah Jean Eichhorn age 49 of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mariah was born May 10, 1975 in Cadillac, Michigan the daughter of Charlotte Ann (Dickinson) Eichhorn and…
Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian
Praise God from whom all blessings flow – and what a blessing she was!Margaret Ann Bastian was born October 17, 1932, the third of four daughters to Lester John and Bernice Barbara (Wallis) Menk at their farm on Maplewood Road, Victor Township…
Obituary: Michael E. Mussell
Michael E. Mussell, age 46 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. On September 6, 1978, Michael was born the youngest of three children to Donald and Mary (Zimmerman) Mussell in Mt. Pleasant, MI.…
Obituary: Jerry Cavalieri
With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jerry Cavalieri, a loving husband, father, friend and educator who passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025. Born at home on February 4, 1946, in the close-knit Italian immigrant…
Obituary: Catherine Ann Wilson
Catherine Ann Wilson, age 88, of Clare Michigan (formerly East Jordan, MI), passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025 at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, MI. Catherine was born to Lawrence and Cecilia (Hesse) Schumaker on December 11, 1936…
Obituary: Dorothy (Jean) Williams
Dorothy (Jean) Williams, age 87 of Farwell passed away at Northwoods Nursing Center surrounded by her family on Friday, February 7, 2025.Funeral services for Dorothy will be held at Clark Campbell Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 1:00…
Obituary: Carrie A. Forfinski
Carrie A. Forfinski, age 48 of Farwell, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Carrie was born May 14, 1976 in Saginaw to David and Janet (Pickens) Jerome. She was united in marriage…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Road Trip part two … We are here
Woke up this morning (Tuesday) to birds singing and temperatures soaring.Seriously, it is actually 80 degrees outside with just a sprinkle of rain possible. (More was predicted) I don’t mind though, we are actually here in the “sunshine” state finally,…
