By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved wage increases for hourly staff, organized in multiple job categories.In October, the district’s finance committee determined about $245,000 is available in the budget to use toward an increase in wages for some staff.Four-year contracts were ratified for all employee groups in 2022 Read More…
Collectively called “Dashing Through Downtown,” it is presented by Sturgis Downtown Development Authority. Nov. 30: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-8 p.m., Pleasant Avenue, features vendors, cider and cocoa. Dec. 1: “Kristkindlmarkt,” 4-9 p.m., Pleasant Avenue; Santa visit, 4-7 p.m., Free Church Park, plus reindeer, cocoa and doughnuts, a performance by Sturgis High School choir, carriage rides and photo-op with The Read More…
By Dennis Volkert Ryan Banaszak, public safety director for the city of Sturgis, led a tour of the department’s facility for city commissioners on Nov. 8.It included an overview of firefighting vehicles, ambulance/EMS equipment, crew accommodations and office space.The department comprises fire, police and ambulance service for the city.“With several new commissioners, I wanted to Read More…
It’s time again for this newspaper’s annual Christmas Wish program. In the next few weeks we are asking readers that find themselves or their family in a dire situation to write us and in detail, tell us what you or your family would like to make Christmas a happy occasion.Inflation has caused a financial burden Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Although she hasn’t been named yet, the Clare City Commission has made a choice for a new Treasurer/Finance Director to replace Shannon Sirpilla who left recently to take a position as the new manager of Beaverton.Mayor Pat Humphrey, Mayor ProTem Bob Bonham, Clerk Diane Lion and City Manager Jeremy Howard made up Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Dustin Sweet, 24 of Lansing, is in the Isabella County Jail after a November 13 incident that turned into a police chase that led from Clare into Rosebush at 3:43 pm Monday and ended with the apprehension of a 24-year-old man, identified as Sweet, wielding a handgun and shooting at an officer Read More…
By Pat MaurerCorrespondent Interested in a traditional small town holiday shopping experience?Shop small!Just think: twinkling Christmas lights, sipping on hot cocoa, munching on Christmassy treats and visiting local shops offering one-of-a-kind gifts and favorite brands. The Clare area is a shopper’s destination for those looking for something special—a gift that’s unique and given with love.You Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – Marion finished its season at 11-1 and state runners-up in the Division 2 eight-player football game at the Northern Michigan University Superior Dome in Marquette with a 36-18 loss to Adrian Lenawee Christian (13-0) on Saturday.The Eagles scored first when Gaven Prielipp dramatically returned the opening kickoff 77 yards in Read More…
An Osceola County man was taken to jail after he was found in a ditch with drugs in his vehicle.At around 2:10 a.m. on Nov. 15, Michigan State Police say a trooper with the Cadillac Post stopped to investigate a vehicle in the ditch on 180th Avenue near 21 Mile in Sherman Township.Inside the car Read More…
By John RaffelCorrespondent MARION – The Osceola County Board of Commissioners, at its recent meeting, turned down two recommendations made by the Committee of the Whole prior to its meeting.The committee had voted to approve the Clerk to advertise and fill the open position in the Clerk’s office that will be effective on November 13, Read More…