“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country.” -Daniel WebsterI’ve heard that as long as you have a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40, you can fix just about anything. I have both in my tool box. Here are some Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director KALAMAZOO — The trial of a former Fabius Township supervisor accused of sexually assaulting a woman back in 2010 will begin next week.On Monday, the final pre-trial hearing in the case against Ken Linn was held in Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court, in which both sides reviewed trial procedure and told Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis City Commission on Feb. 28 approved a change in records management system for the department of public safety.The commission approved expenditure of just over $30,000 for services from Core Technology for 18 months of service of Talon Incident Management System.At a work session Feb. 14, staff members presented information to the Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Vitamin String Quartet performs March 9 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. It’s the latest show in SYCA’s “Performance Series” for 2023-24. The ensemble’s music encompasses classical, dance, hip-hop, pop and other styles. Vitamin String Quartet features a rotating lineup to create studio recordings, live shows, video content and other projects. Featured musicians for Read More…
Coming events March 9Vitamin String Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, part of Performance Series 2023-24. Tickets from $25.March 10“Trip Down Memory Lane: History and Storytelling of Laura Lewis Hat Shop,” 3 p.m., Sturgis Historical Museum — At the Depot. Reservations required, (269) 503-7440; $10 per person donation. March 11Sturgis Public Schools Board of Read More…
Despite my rantings about corruption in government, I still believe the United States is the best country in the world. Yes we have our failings, but overall our republic should be at the top of any list.Not so says U.S. News and World Report. They rate the U.S. fifth best in the world. They say Read More…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Jerri Susanna (Bennett) Brumfield, who passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 65. Jerri was born on February 18, 1959 in Sturgis, Michigan to Orrin V. Bennett and Mary Ellen (Lunger). She grew up in White Pigeon, Michigan alongside Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ATHENS — For the last couple of years under head coach Ken Sparks, Howardsville Christian’s boys’ basketball team has had their district title dreams stopped short in the district semifinals. In 2023, the Eagles lost to Marcellus by four points. In 2022, they lost to Lawrence by 13. This time, however, Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — What would happen if an overworked mother and her teenage daughter swapped bodies for a day? This year’s Three Rivers High School musical will explore the answer to that question with their production of the musical “Freaky Friday,” coming to the TRHS Performing Arts Center for four performances Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — In a win for Tom Lowry and a blow to Lockport and Park townships, St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by Lowry against the townships regarding property transfer agreements involving his Buckhorn Road property. Stutesman said in his Read More…