Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel

Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area

Editorial StaffMay 9, 20254 min read

RECURRING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday, May 10-Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park.  MAY May 9Exchange Club of Sturgis 40th Mother’s Day flower sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, 306 W. Chicago Road.Blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Doyle…

Mike’s Musings: Absent-minded journalist strikes again

Mike’s Musings: Absent-minded journalist strikes again

Editorial StaffMay 7, 20253 min read

Some people call me absent-minded, others call me addle-headed. Me, I just blame it on being left-handed.Last week, I left my briefcase in a rental car. Its contents were my valuable laptop, scads of paperwork and files and some cash.Let…

Three shot, injured in shooting at Harvey House

Robert TomlinsonMay 5, 20253 min read

CONSTANTINE — Three people were shot and injured in a shooting that took place at the Harvey House bar in Constantine Saturday. According to the Centreville-Constantine Police Department, police were called to the bar at 11:53 p.m., where three victims…

Sturgis site added to state PFAS monitoring

Sturgis site added to state PFAS monitoring

Dennis VolkertMay 2, 20252 min read

Recently, Michigan PFAS Action Response Team identified the Sturgis Municipal Wells Superfund Site as a location of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, based on testing conducted in late 2024.  Quality of the city’s drinking water is not affected by the results…

White Pigeon voters to decide on school operating millage renewal

White Pigeon voters to decide on school operating millage renewal

Robert TomlinsonMay 2, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director WHITE PIGEON — Voters in the White Pigeon Community Schools district will once again have a say in whether the non-homestead operating millage for their district can continue. On Tuesday, May 6, the district will have…

Soccer Roundup Wildcats outplayed by Vicksburg, Plainwell

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20251 min read

VICKSBURG — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team took two games on the chin last week, losing games against Vicksburg and Plainwell.On Wednesday, April 23, the Wildcats lost 1-0 to Vicksburg on the road. Bekah Beachey had nine saves in net…

Baseball Roundup Three Rivers splits against Eddies; 1-1 at Parma Western; sweeps Buchanan

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20257 min read

EDWARDSBURG — Three Rivers’ baseball team went 4-2 this past week in six contests on the diamond.On Tuesday, the Wildcats split a doubleheader at Edwardsburg, winning Game 1 by a final of 4-1 and losing 11-1 in Game 2. No…

Out and About: Loving pets, highway litter, and Memorial Day

Out and About: Loving pets, highway litter, and Memorial Day

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20253 min read

Have you ever wondered why the love we feel for our pets often feels deeper, purer and stronger than the love we feel for most people? It’s simple, animals love without conditions, they don’t care about your past, your mistakes,…

Lockport snuffs possibility of 425 agreement for Clark Logic property

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20253 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director LOCKPORT TWP. — Lockport Township officials rejected the possibility of a new land transfer agreement for a possible business earlier this month, while keeping some other options open.At their April 14 meeting, the Lockport Township Board…

TR considering ordinances for allowing veteran’s housing, streamlining some permit processes

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20255 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Two proposed ordinance amendments in the City of Three Rivers would set requirements for veterans’ housing and streamline some special exception use permit processes.The pair of ordinance amendment drafts were discussed for the…

One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20252 min read

SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital at…

Sturgis Wind Symphony set for season’s final performance

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20252 min read

By Dennis Volkert “Spring Adventures” is presented by Sturgis Wind Symphony, at 3 p.m. May 4 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.It is the final show of the group’s 2024-25 season.Admission is free.Expected set list:

BRIEFS

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20251 min read

Sturgis Farmers Market season opens May 10Sturgis Farmers Market’s 2025 season is about to get underway. It takes place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday May 10-Sept. 27 at Oak Lawn Park. Featured are home-crafted goods, goats milk soap, plants, herbs, breads and…

U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis

Editorial StaffMay 2, 20251 min read

STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city.On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland Asphalt…

Mike’s Musings: Number of college administrators alarming

Mike’s Musings: Number of college administrators alarming

Editorial StaffApr 30, 20253 min read

Many of you have read my rants concerning higher education. I believe the cost is outrageous and it certainly far outweighs the benefit most students receive.One of the reasons costs have risen extensively over the past decade is that universities…

One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized

One arrested, another suspect sought in ongoing assault investigation; multiple firearms seized

Robert TomlinsonApr 29, 20252 min read

SHERMAN TWP. — A suspect was arrested Sunday for an alleged assault in Sherman Township, with deputies searching for a second suspect. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the emergency room at Sturgis Hospital…

U.S. 12 resurfacing begins May 5 in Sturgis

Robert TomlinsonApr 29, 20251 min read

STURGIS — A road resurfacing project in Sturgis begins next week, which will include detours and lane closures for some parts of a major thoroughfare in the city. On May 5, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) workers along with Lakeland…

Three Rivers spring trash collection to use dump passes, dumpsters instead of curbside pickup

Robert TomlinsonApr 28, 20254 min read

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers residents will have a much different process for city-wide trash collection this spring. Three Rivers City Hall announced on their Facebook page Saturday, April 19, that there will be two options…

Soccer Roundup TR wins, loses, draws on week

Editorial StaffApr 25, 20252 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ girls’ soccer team had an even week this past week, as they had a record of one win, one loss, and one tie.On Wednesday, April 16, the team played to a 2-2 tie against Niles…

Baseball RoundupTR sweeps Vicksburg, Dowagiac; split with Coldwater; lose one to Plainwell

Editorial StaffApr 25, 20255 min read

THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ baseball team had a successful week, going 5-2 in eight games played this past week, with the sixth game being suspended for darkness.On Wednesday, April 16, the ‘Cats swept Vicksburg, winning 5-1 in Game 1…