Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

Resurfacing begins on U.S. 12 Jacob-to-Maple segment in Sturgis

Beginning July 14, Michigan Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing of U.S. 12 in downtown Sturgis, from Jacob Street to South Maple Street.  Paving takes place from evening until early morning, 7 p.m.-7 a.m., to reduce interruption of daytime traffic flow.  Residents are asked to watch for nightly closures in the area.  U.S. 12 traffic Read More…

Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel News

BHSJ outlines plans, strategies with program to reduce crashes involving Amish

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — According to Michigan State Police’s traffic crash reporting system, at least 78 of the 261 known crashes involving the Amish community in the state between 2016 and 2023 have been reported in St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale counties. To try to combat the problem, a program in the last Read More…

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Bid for contaminant testing at jail, Animal Control to be considered by St. Joseph County

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — Recent detection of a harmful substance in the ground at two locations in Centreville is prompting St. Joseph County officials to consider a bid to test the county jail and Animal Control buildings for said substance. On Tuesday, July 8, the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners added to Read More…

Albion Recorder & Morning Star News

Albion Community Gardens nourish the community with fresh local produce

By MAGGIE LANOUE Contributing Writer A steady rhythm of planting, harvesting, and sharing is underway at the Albion Community Gardens, located on Jefferson Street between Austin Avenue and West Broadwell. Although the gardens are a bit tucked away, a fresh produce stand near the entrance provides a welcoming sight for visitors—and for neighborhood residents hoping Read More…

Columns Commercial-News, Penny Saver, & Sturgis Sentinel

Out and About: Lake life, open house, and parades

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” -Robert Louis StevensonThe Fourth of July weekend is now in the history books and the local lakes are now resting from all the busy lake traffic. The population on Pleasant Lake has dwindled down to what is considered normal. Read More…

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Independence Day celebrations bring patriotism, family fun to local area

By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — The 249th birthday celebrations for the United States were very much well-attended in a number of local municipalities.On July 4, three local communities held celebrations for Independence Day that brough crowds from all around the area to don their red, white and blue and celebrate the ideals of the Read More…

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Sturgis Fest: Chamber director reflects on week, looks ahead to ’26

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Fest 2025 wrapped June 28.It was the festival’s 13th year.As a recap and look-ahead, Kari Hatt, executive director at Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce, took part in a Q&A with Sturgis Sentinel, to reflect on this year’s festival, highlights, popular attractions and a preliminary glance at ’26.Hatt is in her second Read More…