Maintenance on Fourth Street continuesCity of Sturgis tree maintenance contractor is working on Fourth Street, from Chicago Road to Congress Street, through June 27. At times, those streets will be closed as crews use a crane as part of the work process. Officials urge people to use caution in those areas, and seek alternate routes if possible. Read More…
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Roundup of happenings in the Sturgis area
RecurringSturgis Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 27, Oak Lawn Park. JUNEJune 22“Jesus March,” 3-11 p.m., beginning at Free Church Park. June 23Sturgis City Commission meeting, 6 p.m., city hall (moved from typical Wednesday meeting slot, due to Sturgis Fest).June 24Sturgis Fest, annual kick-off dinner, Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.June 25Sturgis Fest, “Family Read More…
STATE CHAMPIONS!
The Mendon Hornets softball team lifts up and celebrates with the MHSAA Division 4 softball state championship trophy in an impromptu celebration in the middle of West Main Street in Mendon Saturday evening in front of a legion of Mendon residents who came to welcome the team back home following their 11-1, six-inning victory over Read More…
Clare fans celebrate softball team’s success
By John RaffelCorrespondent EAST LANSING — Clare softball fans showed up in huge numbers to watch their Pioneers bid for a state title at Michigan State University on Friday and Saturday.They cheered loudly when Clare won 2-1 on Friday and boosted their favorite team in a valiant comeback bid that fell short 5-4 to Grass Read More…
Clare golfers draw honors
By John RaffelCorrespondent CLARE — Clare’s golf season featured a team which was third place in the Jack Pine Conference this season.For all-conference honors, Pierson Gallagher was first team; Bryce Wieferich was second team; Kolten Pung was second team and Dane Kruskamp is honorable mentionFor team awards, Bryce Wieferich was MVP and won the leadership Read More…
May I Walk with You? REAL WAR
The news that the world is at war is not new, as it seems that no matter which channel you watch there are reports of bombings, rioting, countries violence, lives lost, and vast sums of money spent to win. Over and over our attention is drawn to Israel and Iran, Russia and Ukraine, China, and Read More…
Clare’s Summerfest is here?
Clare, Michigan, is set to host its much-anticipated Summerfest from June 20 to June 22, 2025. This annual celebration promises a weekend filled with community spirit, entertainment, and new attractions.clarecounty.com Event HighlightsDates: June 20–22, 2025Location: Downtown Clare, MIAdmission: Free Key Attractions1st Annual Central Michigan Truck Show: A new addition to Summerfest, this event will showcase Read More…
MHSAA officials registration underway for ‘25-26
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2025-26 school year.The MHSAA registered 8,891 officials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue to trend back to pre-COVID totals.All officials who register may sign up for up to Read More…
Blue Star
By Scott SullivanEditorAge of AnxietyMy wife’s pit bull wears three collars. “WTF?” I asked her.“You bought him the pink one with cartoon bones on it,” she said. “The black is a thunder collar to calm him down during storms. The blue one’s also for anxiety.”“That’s the dumbest thing I’ve heard since the last dumb thing!” Read More…
Court sides with city on floating homes dispute
By Scott SullivanEditorThe Michigan Court of Appeals June 12 upheld the City of Saugatuck’s right to regulate — and possibly remove — four floating homes placed three years ago next to the west Chain Ferry landing.In an 18-page opinion issued yesterday, judges Kristina Robinson Garrett, Michelle M. Rick and Philip P. Mariani voted 3-0 to Read More…