By Dennis Volkert “Little Women,” by Sturgis Civic Players, is presented at 7 p.m. March 28-29 and 2 p.m. March 30 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. “Little Women” is based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel, following the lives of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March, as they navigate childhood and transition into adulthood during Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Despite opposition from numerous citizen attendees and some commissioners, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Tuesday narrowly approved bonding up to $6 million to cover a portion of the cost of a renovation project for the courts building in Centreville. The 4-3 vote in favor of bonding is Read More…
by Sylvia Benavidez Keeping Irish American traditions alive on St. Patrick’s Day, Albion Malleable Brewing Company located on S. Superior St. served corned beef and cabbage, Baileys Irish Crème Brule for dessert, and from 6-8:00 p.m. traditional Irish and Welch tunes by the energetic band Railcar Graffiti. The music was a mix of old traditional Read More…
by Sylvia Benavidez March celebrates Women’s History Month as well as St. Patrick’s Day and in Marshall two women support each other’s businesses and live the spirit of the month with their partnership. Pansy Goheen, Tekonsha, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a little early on Saturday with a green Irish theme for her baked goods pop-up Read More…
HOWARDSVILLE — Two Howardsville Christian boys’ basketball players received First-Team All-Conference Honors from the BCS Conference earlier this month.Seniors Kaden Sparks and John Paul Rose received the honor, while Sparks was runner-up for the conference’s Player of the Year award.For the season, Sparks averaged 20.9 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game and 3.7 assists Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Glen Oaks Community College’s athletic director says there are plans in progress for athletic contests while a renovation to the gym area is completed next academic year.In a presentation to the GOCC Board of Trustees Thursday, March 13, Athletic Director Joel Mishler said most plans for indoor athletic contests Read More…
My wife has suggested that I clean up my office. It seems she came in there yesterday and couldn’t find her way out. This prompted me to clear out a couple file folders filled with useless information. I thought you readers might either learn something from them or at least chuckle a little.Here are some Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on March 17 approved adoption of science curriculum upgrades for K-2 and high school.In February, the board received a list of requests from educators to fund educational materials, equipment improvement and laboratory elements.During the 2023-24 academic year, teams identified and developed assessment tools to gather student Read More…
Kelly Hostetler was honored this week by Sturgis Exchange Club at its 82nd annual Book of Golden Deeds award ceremony, held at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.According to the club, Hostetler was selected for the award in recognition of tireless volunteer efforts and what she has offered to diverse organizations within the community. Book of Golden Read More…