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Plea offer presented in Sturgis sexual assault case Arguments made on bind-over; lawyer claims lower court erred reopening proofs
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — A possible plea offer is on the table for a man accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Sturgis last year.In a hearing Monday, May 12, Prosecutor Deborah Davis said the offer on the table was for Miguel Hernandez-Ruiz to plead guilty to three counts of third-degree criminal sexual Read More…
Sturgis Memorial Day ceremony set for May 26
By Dennis Volkert A Memorial Day commemoration takes place May 26 in Sturgis. A parade begins at 10:30 a.m., departing from VFW post on Fawn River Road, then proceeding north on Nottawa Street to Oaklawn Park, where the ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Featured speaker is Brad Urick, sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.The ceremony includes “Roll Call of Read More…
Car show to benefit local veterans
“Sturgis Veterans Car Show” will take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24 at Sturgis High School.Registration period is 9 a.m.-noon. Fee is $10. Awards are presented at 1:45 p.m. It is dedicated to local veterans in need of transportation assistance.Music is provided by Sweet Johnny Knox. Food is available for purchase, from Brewhouse BBQ and the SHS concession Read More…
‘Jam for JB’ set for June 7
“A Jam for JB” is scheduled for 4-9 p.m. June 7 at Free Church Park in Sturgis, to honor the late John Borgesen, owner and operator of JB’s Guitars for more than 30 years.Borgeson died April 15 at his home. A co-organizer of the event, Anthony Knight, said a sign-up sheet is available to choose a time slot Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
ONGOING Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. MAY May 23“Bourbon, Bacon & Blues,” 5:30-10:30 p.m., downtown Sturgis.May 24Sturgis veterans third annual car show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sturgis High School. Registration 9 a.m.-noon. Awards presented at 1:45 p.m. Registration fee $10. Music by Sweet Johnny Knox. May 26Memorial Day ceremony, Read More…
Clare athletes qualify for state meet
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE —Clare’s track teams competed in the Division 2 regional meet on May 16 in Cadillac in a bid to qualify for the state meet at Hamilton on May 31.Petoskey won both divisions. Clare was fourth for the boys and ninth for the girls There were 15 boys teams and 14 girls Read More…
May I Walk with You? SIN IS EVERYWHERE
As I have been reading about holiness and what it means to live a truly Christian life one fact keep popping up. Even though we are created good by God and strive to live holy lives, we re-main sinners. Even though we grow in holiness, living more closely united with Jesus in thought, word, and Read More…
Local Barrel Racing Champ Still Competing at Age 85
By Genine Hopkins “I’m not so fast anymore,” admits Beaverton resident Janet Whitmer, but honestly, that statement could be easily debated as false! Whitmer, who at 85 years young, has shown horses most of her life from racing Thoroughbreds in Harrison, to riding Quarter Horses around those barrels and even training Clare champion Quarter Horse Read More…
Here’s how Clare communities will observe Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, Clare County is all about making sure our veterans have the recognition they deserve. There is a lot taking place in the next couple days so let’s unpack what you can expect.. HarrisonIf you’re local to the Harrison area, you probably already know that the Veteran’s Free-dom Park is the Read More…