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Specifics outlined for city’s energy-assistance program

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert At its meeting Feb. 12, Sturgis City Commission chose an “opt-in” for Michigan Energy Assistance Program, a law passed in December 2024.That statewide measure is an updated version of the 2013 Public Act 95, which created an…

News Briefs

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20251 min read

Foam recycling schedule set for ’25Foam recycling is offered in the city of Sturgis on three dates in 2025: April 12, July 12 and Oct. 11, at the compost site, 27751 E. Fawn River Road. Accepted items include clean polystyrene foam,…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffFeb 21, 20254 min read

Coming EventsRecurringChildren’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. 21“Date With…

Boundary Commission denies Lowry petition for land annexation

Boundary Commission denies Lowry petition for land annexation

Robert TomlinsonFeb 20, 20256 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LANSING — The State of Michigan gave a victory to Lockport Township Wednesday in a land debate that has lasted for nearly two years. In a 4-1 vote, the State Boundary Commission voted to deny a…

Mike’s Musings: Engaging with scammers- don’t follow my son’s lead

Mike’s Musings: Engaging with scammers- don’t follow my son’s lead

Editorial StaffFeb 19, 20255 min read

I was talking with my son recently, and somehow we got on the topic of these pre-recorded prank calls he used to get. Unlike most of us he enjoys engaging with these pranksters. He know they are fraudsters but gets…

Sturgis swim/dive loses to Allegan

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20251 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20255 min read

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

Out and About: Valentine’s Day, Medicare, and Leaders

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20253 min read

“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

Centreville/Constantine police merger going ‘better than imagined’ early on

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20257 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20252 min read

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

Editorial StaffFeb 14, 20254 min read

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,…

Anglemyer’s late pin earns Three Rivers wrestling consecutive regional titles

Anglemyer’s late pin earns Three Rivers wrestling consecutive regional titles

Robert TomlinsonFeb 13, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ Joey Anglemyer was in a bit of a pickle late in his match at 190 pounds in Wednesday’s MHSAA Division 2 team regional final against Plainwell at home. The Wildcats were…

Mike’s Musings: State mandated minimum wage increases will damage small business

Mike’s Musings: State mandated minimum wage increases will damage small business

Editorial StaffFeb 12, 20253 min read

You gotta feel for small businesses. Not only are their pricing and services under attack by big box stores and internet giants from here and China, they must weave through a ton of regulations placed on them by the government.The…

Obituary: Hubert Leo McDonald

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20251 min read

Hubert Leo McDonald went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 3, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Friends and family will be received 11:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Center Park United Methodist Church where…

Out and About: Surgery recovery, and getting old

Out and About: Surgery recovery, and getting old

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.I was discharged from Borgess Hospital on January 15 after a successful open-heart surgery and have been recuperating at…

Vicksburg native, former TRHS choir director competes on ‘Wheel’

Vicksburg native, former TRHS choir director competes on ‘Wheel’

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20257 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director GRAND RAPIDS — America’s Game received a bit of local flair during this past holiday season. Alex Williams, a native of Vicksburg and a former choir director at Three Rivers High School who is currently living…

Sturgis Historical Society to honor local African Americans

Sturgis Historical Society to honor local African Americans

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20252 min read

By Rosalie Currier February is Black History Month. The Sturgis Historical Society will honor African Americans who lived in Sturgis over the decades. It will be 3 p.m. Feb. 16, at the museum. The event will have three parts:“Dark Lake”…

Water Street Dance founder’s dream brings recognition

Water Street Dance founder’s dream brings recognition

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20254 min read

By Dennis Volkert Water Street Dance Milwaukee performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s part of SYCA’s 2024-25 Performance Series.WSD is based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.The program coming to Sturgis offers a dynamic mix of…

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffFeb 7, 20253 min read

RECURRINGChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.  Feb. 7“Ladies Night Out,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. “First Fridays Karaoke,” 8…

Force main break reported on King Rd.

Robert TomlinsonFeb 6, 20252 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director UPDATED 2/6/2025 at 11:11 a.m. FABIUS TWP. — A force main break was reported Wednesday in Fabius Township, involving the much-maligned sewer force main between Constantine in Three Rivers. According to the Village of Constantine, they…