Sturgis still rebounding from Thursday storms
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — Residents of Sturgis are still recovering Monday morning from damage sustained in severe storms that rolled through the area last week. On Thursday, severe thunderstorms rolled through parts of St. Joseph County, causing power…
Local 2093 ratifies new contract with Dauch/AAM, strike ends
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After two weeks of striking, a new bargaining contract with Dauch Corporation (also known as American Axle) in Three Rivers has been officially ratified by United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093. In a…
Back-to-back titles for Mendon softball with win over Brown City
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director EAST LANSING — The title defense has been completed. The greatest generation of softball players at Mendon High School ended its four-year run on top of the softball world once again, as the Hornets defeated Brown…
No. 1 Hornets back in state finals with nail-biting win over No. 2 Hillman
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director EAST LANSING — Friday’s matchup between the top two softball teams in Division 4 was just as advertised. In a close, low-scoring game, it was the Mendon Hornets winning a pitcher’s duel between a couple of…
Hackenberg’s 15 Ks propel Marcellus to first-ever state finals
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director EAST LANSING — Marcellus has officially arrived on the biggest stage in high school sports. Led by the phenomenal pitching of junior Cale Hackenberg, the Wildcats advanced to their first-ever state baseball finals appearance with a…
Colon softball mercied by Gobles in D4 regional semis
By Steve Eldridge MENDON — Colon squared off against the Gobles Tigers last Saturday in the Division 4 girls regional softball regionals, and came up on the short end of a 14-1 score. The game was played in Mendon, and…
Golf Finals Roundup Schoolcraft 11th at D3 finals
BATTLE CREEK — Schoolcraft’s boys’ golf team took home 11th place at the MHSAA Division 3 state finals at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek Friday and Saturday.The Eagles shot a 338 in the first round and 334 in the second…
Out and About: A concert, Flag Day, and celebrating America
“Eagles don’t flock – you have to find them one at a time.” -H. Ross PerotIf you’ve never had the opportunity to witness Charles Collins tickling the ivories of the Klais Organ, you’ll want to make plans to attend his…
Sturgis City Commission gets update on interim manager search, independent probe
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on June 10 received updates regarding the search for an interim city manager, the independent probe of the commission and a brief discussion regarding accusations of embezzlement at Doyle Community Center. City attorney TJ Reed…
Multiple serious injuries reported in vehicle-buggy crash
BURR OAK TWP. — Three people riding in a horse-and-buggy were seriously injured and had to be airlifted following a crash in Burr Oak Township Friday night.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, officers were dispatched at 8:16 p.m.…
Drawdown to be discussed at informational meeting
The City of Sturgis is planning to hold an informational meeting on June 11th at the St Joseph Corrections building Training Center located at 602 E Main St., Centreville, Michigan 49032 starting at 5:00 pm to discuss a drawdown of…
Train briefly derails in Sturgis
STURGIS — A train traveling through Sturgis experienced a brief derailment Monday.According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, the derailment occurred Monday at 11 a.m. at the railroad crossing at North Nottawa Avenue. Police describe the derailment as a…
Sturgis residents asked to stay off roads following overnight storm damage
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director STURGIS — After a severe storm rolled through Sturgis Thursday night, Sturgis city officials are asking residents to stay off the roads and stay at home while crews complete cleanup work. Approximately 3,000 people are out…
Sturgis City Commission gets update on interim manager search, independent probe
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on June 10 received updates regarding the search for an interim city manager, the independent probe of the commission and a brief discussion regarding accusations of embezzlement at Doyle Community Center. City attorney TJ…
UAW reaches tentative agreement with Dauch/American Axle
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — After 10 days on strike, United Auto Workers (UAW) officials announced that Local 2093 have reached a tentative agreement in bargaining contract negotiations with Dauch Corporation, also known as American Axle and Associates…
Mike’s Musings: Mental Health: A Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
I used to think alcoholism was the biggest problem facing Americans. Along with drugs it certainly is a disease that affects many of us. However, mental health is a much bigger problem and when you combine it with alcohol. you…
Capman, Lindblom named Citizens of the Year
Deb Capman and Barry Lindblom have been named 2026 “Citizens of the Year” in Sturgis. The selections were announced by Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. Capman moved to Sturgis in the mid-1960s and graduated from Sturgis Public Schools in 1974.…
Train briefly derails in Sturgis
STURGIS — A train traveling through Sturgis experienced a brief derailment Monday. According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, the derailment occurred Monday at 11 a.m. at the railroad crossing at North Nottawa Avenue. Police describe the derailment as…
Mendon softball on to state quarters after comebacks to win regionals
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MENDON — Call it a flair for the dramatic, call it being cool under pressure, but at the end of the day, for Mendon softball, Saturday’s regional action was full of twists and turns. Luckily for…
Multiple serious injuries reported in vehicle-buggy crash
BURR OAK TWP. — Three people riding in a horse-and-buggy were seriously injured and had to be airlifted following a crash in Burr Oak Township Friday night. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, officers were dispatched at 8:16…
