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Sturgis Fire Department union agreement ratified

Sturgis Fire Department union agreement ratified

Dennis Volkert Aug 29, 2025 1 min read

Sturgis City Commission held a closed session Aug. 27 to discuss union negotiations in connection with the city’s fire department. Commissioners ratified the contract as presented.  City manager Andrew Kuk said the agreement is “fair and mutually beneficial.” “We were…

Sturgis city organizational meeting postponed

Sturgis city organizational meeting postponed

Dennis Volkert Nov 12, 2024 1 min read

Sturgis City Commission’s annual organization meeting scheduled for Monday is rescheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, prior to the regular board meeting.  The postponement is due to the change in election law, based on a statewide proposal in November…

Sturgis parking policy update reviewed by city commission

Sturgis parking policy update reviewed by city commission

Dennis Volkert Oct 10, 2024 4 min read

By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commissioners on Wednesday gave a first review of proposed changes to the downtown parking policy. At a work session Aug. 28, staff and commissioners discussed potential revisions.  Proposals include accounting for new parking spaces being…

By Mike Wilcox
Owner/Publisher

Every year, as the Christmas season draws near, I’m reminded just how generous our communities can be. For nearly two decades, Wilcox Newspapers has hosted what’s become one of my favorite traditions: our Annual Christmas Wish Program.

It started simply enough. We asked readers who were struggling to write in and tell us what would make their Christmas a little brighter. The idea was to connect local families in need with local people who wanted to help. Over the years, it’s grown into something truly special—and this year, we’re doing it again.