By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FABIUS TWP. — Approximately 50,000 to 75,000 gallons of sewage were spilled from a force main in the 15000 block of Gleason Road in Fabius Township Tuesday.According to Constantine Village Manager Mark Honeysett, the spill was reported by St. Joseph County Central Dispatch at 5:39 a.m. Tuesday, and crews from Morris Read More…
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Superintendent receives highest-level rating, after performance evaluation by board of education
By Dennis Volkert Following a closed session June 9, Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education gave superintendent Art Ebert a rating of “effective” in connection with his performance during the 2024-25 academic year.“Effective” is the highest rating in the evaluation system in Michigan. The other two designations are “developing” and “needing support.”The Sturgis district uses Read More…
Alldredge, Klever formally join public safety department
A swear-in session was held June 11 for two new members of Sturgis Department of Public Safety: firefighter Julian Alldredge and police officer Alexander Klever.Ryan Banaszak, director of public safety, led the presentation, with city clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes conducting the oath.Alldredge was born and raised in Sturgis. Shortly after graduating from Sturgis High in 2021, Read More…
Amendments to zoning ordinance approved by city commission
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved amendments to two sections of the community’s zoning ordinance. One revision pertains to updates to rules for color of roofing and siding to match between principal and accessory buildings. The other is connected to change in specific regulations for driveway and parking area surfaces. It was the second review of Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
Recurring Sturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JuneJune 13“Comedy Night” with Craig Tornquiest, 7 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts; $5.Through June 14Book sale at Sturgis District Library, during regular library hours. Includes books, puzzles and other items.Three Rivers Water Festival. June 16Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education Read More…
The calm before the festival
Pictured is a quiet midway at the Three Rivers Water Festival Wednesday, one day before the official opening of the annual festival Thursday. A number of rides and games are set up at the midway, which will be open all three days of the festival, which runs through Saturday night, June 14.
Grievance Comm., Davis finalizing settlement in discipline proceedings
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — A settlement in the proceedings against St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deborah Davis before the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board could happen soon. On June 3, the Attorney Discipline Board granted a stipulation to adjourn what would have been a June 5 prehearing conference in the proceedings. According to the stipulation, Read More…
Clare golfer ties for sixth at state
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Bryce Wieferich competed in the MHSAA D3 Golf Finals at the Meadows at Grand Valley State University on June 6-7.On Friday, Wieferich had a 75, placing him in eighth in the field of 108 golfers.Wieferich shot 78 to finish 14th on the day.“Bryce’s two-day total of 153 earned him a Read More…
May I Walk with You? HOLINESS IS A LIFESTYLE
Christianity is more than the Nicene Creed or a set of commonly held beliefs. Holiness is a lifestyle. In the time of the Apostles, when Christianity was just getting started, maybe even before the followers of Jesus we called Christians, they were known as those who followed the “Way”. This “Way” was written in a Read More…
Upcoming Events in Clare
Summerfest 2025: June 20th–21st – A weekend of fun for the whole family at Shamrock Park. Music, s’mores, crafters, trucks, kid events, fireworks and so much more. Learn More on our fb page. Fun Day in the Park: June 27th, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Shamrock Park – A magical experience for kids and families. Depot Read More…