Dave Apthorpe, food service director at Sturgis Public Schools, recently addressed Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education regarding Taher’s nutrition guidelines.Taher, based in Minnetonka, Minn., is the district’s partner to provide food service management for the district.In June, the board approved continuing the contract in 2025-26.The school’s menu is written by executive chef Mark Hudgins, Read More…
At its July 23 meeting, Sturgis City Commission approved a first review of amendments to the zoning ordinance. One is an amendment to consider the establishment of extreme weather centers as a special land use. The other pertains to outdoor storage areas that are not accessory to a principal building. Will Prichard, community development director, told commissions those Read More…
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts has announced its 2025-2026 Performance Series. It involves a variety of entertainment: ‘90s pop music, ballet, magic, big-band nostalgia and comedy.Here is the schedule:Oct. 25: Deep Blue Something. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Anniversary Tour.Dec. 3: Dance Alive National Ballet. “The Nutcracker.”Feb. 7: Krendl Magic. Illusionism and magic.March 7: Jukebox Saturday Night. Music Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Nearly all of the local proposals and millage requests on the ballot in St. Joseph County and Cass County, except for one, were approved by voters in the Tuesday, Aug. 5 election.Local voters approved school operating millage renewals in Mendon, Marcellus and Nottawa, while also approving an Read More…
One of the most unsettling things that I have noticed among adult Christian men and women in the great confusion about the Bible, what it teaches, and what the Church teaches.This is not confined to ordinary lay people, but to the clergy as well. I get confused as well. So often, when I go to Read More…
By Christopher Johnson The Clare County Arts Council is shifting gears with new leadership, bringing exciting artistic experiences to the table. Get ready for the Clare Music and Art Festival’s return to the downtown area on August 9th, celebrating the fusion of fine art and live music. After a lukewarm turnout of less than a Read More…
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Deputies with the Clare County Sheriff Office received a report of a breaking and entering of a residence located in the 5000 block of N. Coolidge Ave located in Hayes Township, Clare County. During this investigation, Deputies determined an unknown number of subjects had broken into the residence. Once inside Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON —Harrison football coach Jamie Lipovsky was able to use 7-on-7 passing camps over the summer to his advantage.“It’s been busy,” Lipovsky said in mid-July as summer football was coming to a close. “We met 15 times for lifting and some 7-on-7 stuff. It’s been busy. It’s been a good turnout with Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The start of the 2025-26 school year brings with it a new program from the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF) aimed at encouraging students, their families and entire communities to dream big.A Children’s Savings Account (CSA) program called My Future Fund will establish savings accounts for all kindergarten students in three Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor As has been the case for the past several years, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons were full of family fun in Otsego this summer.In partnership with the Together Otsego Prospers (TOP), Otsego Public Schools held Summer Fun Nights each Tuesday at the TOP Pavilion, with the school district also hosting the Read More…