A Sentinel reader submitted this photo of graffiti visible in mid-December on a truck at Boland Tire’s warehouse lot on Congress Street. Ryan Banaszak, public safety director for the city, said graffiti is encountered on occasion, but incidents have increased. “Recently, it seems to have escalated and we are working to identify those responsible,” Banaszak said. “In addition, Read More…
“Winter Blues,” 5:30-9 p.m., downtown Sturgis. Live music at participating businesses. Trolley-car rides, $1 per person. Theme drinks at Wings Etc. Activities at Free Char Park include ice-sculpture carving. Food vendors will be on-site, free hot cocoa. Watch Sturgis Sentinel for performer lineup and sites. “Lego Party,” 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Sturgis District Library. Call 659-7224 Read More…
Following are excerpts from the front pages of the Clare County Review for July through December – Continued from last week. July7-7Fire destroys Clare home Wednesday morningFire neighboring fire departments assisted Clare in battling a fire in a home at 102 Hillcrest Street on the south side of the city Wednesday morning. The home is Read More…
The greater Marion area has many-many favorite sons and daughters. Today’s Person in theCrowd came from humble beginnings and spent his entire career in service to his country and his state. He was destined to be a great leader and recognized as such by the Michigan State Police and the University of Michigan. Bob Pifer Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners had it organizational meeting on Wednesday and acted on various matters including appointment.David Turner, of Marion was re-elected as vice president of the board. Mark Gregory is in a two-year term as commission chairman.The board voted to approve a Resolution for Tax Deferment for Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers Community Schools Superintendent Nikki Nash scored higher overall on her annual evaluation in 2023 than in 2022, with improvement in all but one category. Nash, the second-year full-time superintendent for TRCS, finished with a score of 3.33 on a four-point scale on her 2023 evaluation, according Read More…
SHERMAN TWP — Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers are searching for a vehicle stolen earlier this week.According to police, the incident occurred at a residence in the 64000 block of Shimmel Road in Sherman Township between 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 24 and 9 a.m. on Dec. 25.The vehicle is a pewter-colored 1998 GMC Sierra with Read More…
SHERMAN TWP. — The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents to make sure they keep their mail safe after a number of incidents reported to them earlier this week.According to the sheriff’s department, at 9:11 a.m. Sunday, troopers were dispatched to the 25000 block of Mintdale Road in Sherman Township for a report Read More…
By Dennis Volkert City commissioners on Dec. 20 approved a request for termination of an agreement with St. Joseph County ISD’s Career & Technical Education program, regarding use of space at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts.City staff had been contacted by Jim Berry, director of CTE, regarding the agreement with the city. The agreement was approved Read More…
“Cinema Circle” continues in early 2024 at Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. The series features classic movies.Quick-look at the lineup for the winter session.Jan. 11: “North by Northwest” (1959). Spy-thriller, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. Jan. 18: “Sixteen Candles” (1954). Directed and written by John Hughes.Feb. 8: “Rebel Read More…