STURGIS — The Sturgis girls won a tight game against Niles last week, coming out on top 49-42.“It was a great win for us on senior night,” stated coach Andy Phillips. “We persevered in the third and fourth quarters, and we got some key offensive rebounds and defensive stops late in the game that helped us get Read More…
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Out and About: Valentine’s Day, Medicare, and Leaders
“Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.” -Dwight D. EisenhowerThis Friday, February 14, is Valentines Day. We should let our loved ones how much they mean to us everyday, but Valentines Day is special. For that person closest to your heart, Read More…
Centreville/Constantine police merger going ‘better than imagined’ early on
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CONSTANTINE — Five months after a historic merger between two local municipalities for policing, things appear to be going smoothly so far for the Centreville-Constantine Police Department.The department was merged on Sept. 1 of last year, after a few months of talks between the two municipalities. Centreville had been contracting with Read More…
Commission OK’s first review of zoning ordinance revision
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved a first review of zoning ordinance amendments. A second reading and pending approval is expected at the next board meeting, scheduled for Feb. 26.Staff members and the planning commission have been working on revisions to the city’s code since June 2023. On Dec. 13, 2024, city commissioners approved Read More…
Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RecurringChildren’s story time, 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday, Sturgis District Library. Additional events at library available at www.sturgis-library.org/events.Sturgis Area Model Railroaders winter hours at Sturgis Historical Museum, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Online: sturgismuseum.org. Feb. 15Water Street Dance, 7:30 p..m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of the 2024-25 Performance Series. Feb. 16“The Voices of Read More…
Obituary: Mariah Jean Eichhorn
Mariah Jean Eichhorn age 49 of Harrison, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mariah was born May 10, 1975 in Cadillac, Michigan the daughter of Charlotte Ann (Dickinson) Eichhorn and James Lee Eichhorn. Mariah was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1994.Mariah had Read More…
Obituary: Margaret Ann Bastian
Praise God from whom all blessings flow – and what a blessing she was!Margaret Ann Bastian was born October 17, 1932, the third of four daughters to Lester John and Bernice Barbara (Wallis) Menk at their farm on Maplewood Road, Victor Township west of Somonauk, Illinois. She always said she was daddy’s girl.She graduated from Somonauk High School Read More…
Obituary: Michael E. Mussell
Michael E. Mussell, age 46 of Lake, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. On September 6, 1978, Michael was born the youngest of three children to Donald and Mary (Zimmerman) Mussell in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Michael lived his entire life in the Central Michigan area and was a graduate of Read More…
Obituary: Jerry Cavalieri
With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the life of Jerry Cavalieri, a loving husband, father, friend and educator who passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2025. Born at home on February 4, 1946, in the close-knit Italian immigrant community of Iron Mountain, Jerry grew up in Utica, Michigan. Jerry’s life was deeply rooted Read More…
Obituary: Catherine Ann Wilson
Catherine Ann Wilson, age 88, of Clare Michigan (formerly East Jordan, MI), passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025 at North Woods Nursing Center in Farwell, MI. Catherine was born to Lawrence and Cecilia (Hesse) Schumaker on December 11, 1936 in Wamego KS. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Kansas in 1954. She Read More…