Coming attractions in Sturgis. Sturgis Civic Players bring Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate classic “Treasure Island” to life this weekend at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. June 16 and 1 p.m. June 17. When a mysterious map leads Jamie, a young sailor, on a hunt for a legendary island of treasure, she finds that Read More…
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Sturgis man killed in motorcycle crash
BURR OAK TWP. — A Sturgis man was killed in a crash in Burr Oak Township Saturday. According to Michigan State Police, the incident occurred on a private property on Maystead Road in the township. Police claim the driver, a 60-year-old man from Sturgis, lost control while driving his motorcycle and struck a tree head-on. Read More…
Out and About: Classic cars, movies, and a fishing tournament
We are celebrating the 66th Annual Water Festival and it seems to get better every year. This event started out as the “Water Carnival” and one of the highlights back then was the float parade on the river. The parade now is made up of approximately eighty entries and there is a new theme every Read More…
Centreville grad, former MLB pitcher Thornton visit highlights alumni banquet
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — The Centreville Alumni Association’s annual banquet Saturday was visited by a notable alum of the high school.Matt Thornton, who starred in basketball and baseball for Centreville and played in Major League Baseball for 13 seasons, was the guest of honor at Saturday’s banquet, attended by dozens of Centreville High Read More…
Three Rivers to hold first-ever Pride Festival in city
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community from across the area and across the state are expected to pack downtown Three Rivers next week for a first-of-its-kind event in the history of the city.The first-ever Three Rivers Pride Festival will take place Saturday, June 24 from noon to Read More…
Mike’s Musings: Far greater problems than classified documents
I’m having a hard time believing that the former president of the United States might go to prison because he kept classified documents at his home in Mar-A-Lago.Isn’t that what all presidents do. I dare you name me one that hasn’t take what he considers his own- whether they be classified or not, home to Read More…
Deputies investigating shooting incident in Sturgis Twp. parking lot
STURGIS TWP. — St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a Sturgis Township parking lot Saturday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at 1:50 p.m. in the 69000 block of M-66. Police claim several subjects were reported to be arguing and shots were fired at a vehicle as Read More…
Late rally falls short in TR softball’s first-ever regional final
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director MASON — A historic season for Three Rivers High School’s softball team came to an end Saturday in Mason, losing to the Parma Western Panthers in a nail-biting 3-2 decision in the Wildcats’ first-ever Division 2 Regional Finals appearance. The Wildcats, who had only mustered two walks and no hits through Read More…
Wilcox Newspapers publishes inaugural issue of the Sturgis Sentinel
This paper marks the very first issue of the Sturgis Sentinel, a new community newspaper that is devoted to covering the news, sports, opinions, and issues of the Sturgis Area. The publisher, Mike Wilcox, is no stranger to area newspapers. He currently owns the Three Rivers Commercial-News, and the Penny Saver, which is distributed to Read More…
Chamber announces 2023 Citizens Of The Year
Debby Mathis and Ken Mills have been selected as Citizens Of The Year out of several individuals who were nominated. Mathis is a long time Sturgis resident who has served the community in many capacities. For 24 years she was an elementary counselor for Sturgis Public Schools and was also involved in the introduction and Read More…