One dead, one critically injured in Burr Oak Twp. crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday.According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the scene of the crash…
Crowds pack Sturgis Fest despite extreme heat
Award winners from the 2025 Sturgis Fest “Electric Parade,” as determined by a panel of three judges. Most Beautiful: Gateway Real Estate Solutions.Most Creative/Unique: Sturgis District Library.Judges’ Choice: City of Sturgis,Antique Vehicle Award: Sturgis Bank. Comprising the panel were Mike…
Mike’s Musings: Health costs soar, some hospitals benefit
I just read a report from the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition (MIHPC) that essentially concluded that larger hospitals have had profits increased dramatically.Now we all know, if we have spent any time in a hospital, we are charged exorbitant amounts…
One dead, one critically injured in Burr Oak Twp. crash
Updated 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 BURR OAK TWP. — A 20-year-old man was killed while another 20-year-old is in critical condition following a crash in Burr Oak Township Sunday. According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, deputies…
Second sewer spill of June reported on Gleason Road
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — A second sewer spill in the span of a month was reported last week on Gleason Road in Fabius Township. According to the Village of Constantine, they received a report of a broken…
Constantine softball wins multiple awards
CONSTANTINE — Constantine’s softball team and players received plenty of accolades in conference, regional and state honors last week.Jozee Buglione, Olivia Ransbottom and Olivia Herlein all received Honorable Mention All-Conference from the Southwestern Athletic Conference.Buglione hit .514 on the season…
“Out and About” Rehab and hearing aids
I am now into my third week of Stage IV Cardio Rehab, or better known as the “Healthy Heart” program. It was suggested that I sign up for this extra session of Cardio Rehab at Health Trac. Unlike Stage II,…
Riverside Church celebrates 50th anniversary with new auditorium, plans for new lead pastor
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A local church that started as a small gathering in a rented basement space in the Old Kent Bank in 1975 celebrated its 50th anniversary of spreading Christianity in St. Joseph County this…
Teen dies after being ejected from car in crash
CENTREVILLE — A teenage girl was killed near Centreville Sunday night after being ejected from a car in a crash.According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on M-86 near Shimmel Road just outside of Centreville on the night of…
Sturgis Fest ’25 continues, concludes this weekend
‘Family Day’ at Sturgis Fest took place June 25 at the high school.A variety of attractions were featured, including carnival rides, climbing wall, a sprinkler (organized by the fire department), train rides, carnival games, water slide, bounce houses and food.Also…
Freight House mural to get official unveiling
By Dennis Volkert Unveiling for a mural at Freight House, at Sturgis Historical Museum, is set for 5-7 p.m. June 27.Heidi Wolfe, of Wolfe Makes Art, and Callie Aldrich, have done the painting, with concept by Bill Haack, leader of…
Although parade unexpectedly cancelled, Schoolcraft 4th of July marches on
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — It has been a slightly rough decade to be Schoolcraft’s Fourth of July Committee in scheduling its annual celebration on Independence Day.In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the festivities before returning…
Mike’s Musings: Okay with bunker busters if they don’t lead us to war
Dropping bunker buster bombs in Iran last week will go down in history as one of the best military operations ever. Our planes went to and left undetected after dropping the world’s biggest bombs in an effort to destroy Iran’s…
Teen dies after being ejected from car in crash
CENTREVILLE — A teenage girl was killed near Centreville Sunday night after being ejected from a car in a crash. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on M-86 near Shimmel Road just outside of Centreville on the night…
Awe, Coffey named to All-State in baseball
THREE RIVERS — Two local baseball standouts were selected for All-State honors by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Tuesday.Three Rivers junior infielder Mason Awe was named Second-Team All-State in Division 2, while Marcellus sophomore pitcher Abram Coffey was…
Out and About: Shorts, eye protection, and Robin Williams
We are definitely in “shorts season”. With the temperature in the eighties and humidity also in the high numbers, it’s very comfortable to venture outside wearing shorts. The fashion experts are out there, so we must pay attention to make…
Water Festival deemed ‘successful’ in spite of rain, overcast weather
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Although there was a light steady rain on one of its three days, organizers of this year’s Three Rivers Water Festival say for the most part, this year’s festival was still a fairly…
‘Sturgis Fest’ opens June 24. Harlan Blood, Mary Haylett are Citizens of the Year
By Dennis Volkert “Sturgis Fest” 2025 takes place June 24-28.This year’s theme is “Traveling Through Time.”It opens with the kickoff dinner, a tradition that includes honoring Citizens of the Year. Recipients for 2025 are Harlan Blood and Mary Haylett. Sturgis…
News Briefs
Maintenance on Fourth Street continuesCity of Sturgis tree maintenance contractor is working on Fourth Street, from Chicago Road to Congress Street, through June 27. At times, those streets will be closed as crews use a crane as part of the work…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RecurringSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JUNEJune 22“Jesus March,” 3-11 p.m., beginning at Free Church Park. June 23Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall (moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to…
