Sturgis Public Schools has canceled class for Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to wind chill forecast. In addition, a strategic planning session scheduled for this week has been postponed.
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Sturgis DPS warns of potential for frozen water lines
With extremely cold weather continuing this week, Sturgis Department of Public Services is asking residents to be conscious of freezing water lines. With the extreme temperature forecast for at least the next few days, conditions may cause water lines to freeze. Officials recommend that residents allow a slow stream of water about the size of Read More…
Covered Bridge reopens to traffic after $3.2m renovation, repair
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director CENTREVILLE — After three months of being closed for extensive repairs, the Langley Covered Bridge is now able to be crossed once again. On Friday, despite strong wind and snow flurries, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the re-opening of the iconic bridge to traffic. The ceremony was attended by Read More…
Snow-removal emergency declared in Sturgis
City of Sturgis has declared a snow-removal emergency, effective at 8 p.m. today, Jan. 12. Parking is prohibited on all city streets. The emergency will continue until the storm ends and a resident’s street has been cleared of snow between two successive intersections. Vehicles in violation or the city ordinance are subject to a citation Read More…
City may reach out to lake communities to replace Constantine sewer volume, revenue
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — With Constantine in the process of exiting from Three Rivers’ sewer system, city officials say they are looking at ways to replace the volume Constantine would be leaving behind for the future. One option? Reaching out to lake communities around the area to fill the void. Mayor Tom Read More…
Debate on proposed gravel pit begins in Flowerfield Twp.
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director FLOWERFIELD TWP. — Residents of Flowerfield Township and the Cranberry Lake Road area fully packed the Flowerfield Township Hall Tuesday night for what will most likely be one of several meetings debating and discussing a proposed gravel pit in the township. The main topic of Tuesday’s meeting, the first of the Read More…
Sturgis schools developing strategic plan
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools is in the process of developing a three- to five-year strategic plan. The purpose is to develop objectives and methods to maximize student potential. It is driven by analytical data, along with feedback from students, community members and staff to create a shared vision. Email outlining the process was sent this week Read More…
‘Winter Blues’ opens DDA 2024 festivallineup in downtown Sturgis
“Winter Blues” is set for 5:30-9 p.m. today in downtown Sturgis. The event is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority, and opens DDA’s 2024 festival schedule. It features live music at participating businesses. Additional attractions include trolley rides ($1 per person), theme drinks available for purchase at Wings Etc.; and hot cocoa is available at Open Door Gallery. Music Read More…
City of Sturgis: Look-back at 2023,and preliminary vision for ’24
By Dennis Volkert City of Sturgis soon will embark on setting goals for 2024. Recently, city manager Andrew Kuk provided Sturgis Sentinel will a recap of notable projects from 2023. It was a transitional year, Kuk said, involving turnover on the city commission.In March, Kuk was named city manager. He had work as assistant city manager for Read More…
Missaukee commissioners elect Vanderwal to vice-chair
By John Raffel Correspondent LAKE CITY – Missaukee County’s Board of Commissioners voted on a vice president, one-year term, for 2024 at its meeting earlier this week. When nominations were opened for 2024 Vice-Chairperson, Frank Vanderwal was the only nominee for the position and was elected by unanimous ballot. Chairperson Smallegan made Committee assignments to Read More…