By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday received a plan for security measures at district facilities. The security committee met Sept. 30 to assess current security and safety elements, and developed a list of potential changes or enhancements. Those suggestions were reviewed further by the facility committee. Analysis was conducted in collaboration with Read More…
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‘Electric City’ downtown illumination unveiled; pump house mural in final stages
By Dennis Volkert Official unveiling took place Tuesday for the “Electric City” lighting project in downtown Sturgis. Jeff Coney, community development specialist, was pleased with the turnout. “It went extremely well,” Coney said. “The lights fired up as scheduled and the group that gathered were very happy with the results. We also had a number of Read More…
Sturgis-area Halloween events
Oct. 25“Spooktacular Fest,” 4-8 p.m. Trick-or-treating 4-6 p.m. downtown. Adult trick-or-treating 6-8 p.m. at participating downtown businesses. Features late-night shopping, snacks and beverages. Showing of “Hocus Locus” 6:30 p.m. at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Also includes “Scare Zone” on Pleasant Avenue, wagon rides and outdoor vendors. “Trunk-or-treat” for members of Sturgis Area Chamber of Read More…
Clare boy runners are sixth
By John RaffelCorrespondentCLARE — Clare’s cross country team was sixth out of 21 boys teams on Saturday ar the Northern Michigan Meet of Champions at Veterans Serving Veterans Park.Traverse City St. Francis was first (44) followed by Gladwin (95), Alpena (110), Shepherd (127), Central Montcalm (130), and Clare (187).Connor Schmidt was 22nd for Clare (1704.38). Read More…
Obituary: Jeannette F. Strouse
Jeannette F. Strouse, age 89 of Clare, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Pioneer Golden Estates in Clare. Jeannette was born the daughter of the late William and Pearl Lucinda (Clark) Coleman on November 6, 1934 in Belding. She was united in marriage to Charles Strouse on December 31, 1955 in Belding. He preceded Read More…
Obituary: Jean Haynak
Jean Haynak, age 84 of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. On December 14, 1939, Jean was born one of six children to Dewey and Elenor (Thering) Wood at their family home in Clare. She was united in marriage to her loving Read More…
Obituary: Shirley Brandt
Shirley Brandt 88, of Farwell Michigan went to be with her Lord on October 18th 2024. Shirley had her daughter Susan,by her side. Shirley had battled with numerous strokes the last of which left her blind. Born Shirley Martha Suchner in Detroit Michigan November 16th 1935 to Freida & Oswald Suchner. Shirley graduated in 1954 Read More…
Pat’s Bits and Pieces: Halloween – Fun for grownups too
Happy Halloween!It’s one of my favorite holidays.As a youngster, months of planning went into the costume [my Mom loved to sew] and a trip into town on the big evening to go trick or treating was always topped off at the school’s annual Halloween carnival, complete with apples to bob for and a cup of Read More…
May I Walk with You? ALTERNATIVE LIVING
Back in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Viet Nam war was raging, many young people sought out different lifestyles. Some people had had enough of the way the society was becoming materialistic, saw the futility of following the current cultural values, and sought a different way of living that was more meaningful, yielded greater Read More…
ALDI to open Clare store next week
Aldi will open their new store in Clare October 30 with a Ribbon Cutting scheduled for 8:45 am and the new store opening following the ceremony.For a “Sneak Peek” the store will be open on October 29th. The store hours will be 9 am to 8 pm.The Official Opening will include – For the first Read More…