By Dennis Volkert Alan Albarran was appointed Wednesday to a 2nd Precinct seat on Sturgis City Commission, to fulfill the unexpired term of Brandon Kinsey. Albarran was chosen in a 5-3 roll-call vote from commissioners. He will join the board formally Nov. 8 at a swear-in session. Albarran and Rodger Moyer vied for the position. A third applicant, Read More…
Sturgis City Commission on Wednesday approved revisions to a contract for clerk/treasurer Ken Rhodes.The contract addresses two details of the position. It outlines and clarifies duties, benefits and supervision. City charter outlines the clerk and treasurer positions, selected by the city commission. The positions were combined as clerk/treasurer and overseen by the city controller and Read More…
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts presents “Monster Mash” Oct. 28, 8 p.m.-midnight.It’s billed as a scary evening of fun in a Haunted Mansion-themed atmosphere. The event is for ages 21 and up.Basic admission is $15. A party pack is available for an additional $15. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume. Costumes must be cured if using Read More…
Sturgis Public Schools finance committee met Oct. 12 and outlined funding and scheduling recommendations and revised a project list for the 2023-24 academic year. Members present were superintendent Art Ebert; board of education members Ben Myers, Betsie Drumm and Kerri Millett; and Ray Sterling, director of finance. Recommendation: Updated project listIn progress: Roof repair (district-wide); interior/exterior doors Read More…
I read an interesting statistic from my condo association executive director the other day. She claimed 30% of the cars sold in 2022 were electric. She also said that number will increase to 60% by 2030.Now being the suspicious type, I had to read for myself what the real number was. I know the Biden Read More…
Notable topics for the Oct. 25 meeting of Sturgis City Commission. Topping the agenda is the board’s selection of second precinct commissioner, to fill the remainder of Brandon Kinsey’s unexpired term. Alan Albanian and Rodger Moyer have applied for the seat. Board members will discuss qualifications of each applicant and name the appointee. The appointee Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director PARCHMENT — The tone of Friday night’s contest between Constantine and Parchment was set from the very first drive of the game. On the third play of the game, a third and three for Parchment, a bad snap sailed over the head of the Panthers’ quarterback, eventually being picked up by Read More…
The Rite Aid store at 102 N. Centerville Road in Sturgis will close Nov. 7, as part of a company restructuring plan. Earlier this week, the Philadelphia-based company announced it intends to close 154 stores, including 19 in Michigan. Rite Aid has initiated a voluntary court-supervised process under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Read More…
COMMERCIAL-NEWS | ROBERT TOMLINSON(Clockwise from top left) Dennis Allen, Jason Bingaman, Joe Bingaman, Chad Spence and Gordon Evilsizor make their case to the community on why they should be the next St. Joseph County sheriff during a candidate forum held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department Training Center. By Robert Read More…
WHITE PIGEON — The White Pigeon Chiefs kept their unbeaten record spotless, and tied a school record for points scored, in a 72-6 runaway win Friday against Greenwood (Ind.) Christian Academy. The Chiefs piled up 72 points in a shutout victory over Colon in 1987.White Pigeon’s rushing attack was the story of the night, gaining Read More…