Unveiling was held July 20 for Sturgis Neighborhood Program’s latest home-build, at 116 S. Orange St. It is 3-bedroom, 2-bath, with a full basement and mechanical room, 2-car garage and rear patio. Wally Wheeler, instructor at CTE construction trades, said 34 students took part in SNP projects in the 2022-23 academic year. They included seniors Read More…
A unique housing concept is under consideration in Sturgis. Sturgis City Commission on July 26 heard a presentation regarding a proposed clustered single-family housing project at 208 N. Prospect St. That property is a vacant parcel owned by Sturgis Housing Development Corporation. Sturgis Housing Commission has been in discussions with city staff regarding the proposal. Read More…
It’s possible Sturgis voters will decide in 2024 if city residents are allowed to have chickens on their property. In March, city commissioners referred a recommendation to Sturgis Planning Commission for development of an “urban chicken” ordinance. Since then, the planning board has assessed input from community members and structured a framework for such an Read More…
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — For the second time in three weeks, a no-contact advisory has been issued for the St. Joseph River following another spill of wastewater from the Three Rivers Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ) announced Thursday morning that an estimated 20,000 gallons of untreated Read More…
Like swallows winging in spring back to Capistrano, Starfarm, the Starfarm ‘80s band will return to Saugatuck Friday night at Coghlin Park for the kick-off party of the 2023 Venetian Festival.The Saugatuck-Douglas Rotary Club is new organizer of weekend events that make up the two-day festival.Fun starts when gates open at the Kalamazoo River-fronting park Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor For the past four decades, B&C Trophy—located at 544 E. Morrell St. and accessible off M-89—has been a staple in Otsego.And even though owner Sherry Schumaker recently announced her retirement, B&C will continue to be part of the community.The husband-and-wife team of Jesse and Brandy Blanchard are the store’s new owners. Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor The calendar will soon change from July to August.And that, among other things, means it’s time once again for the annual Summer Celebration at the Ransom District Library.This year’s celebration, which features an island party theme, is set for Thursday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.Ransom head of patron services Read More…
By Gari Voss The formal Civil War Gravestone Celebration for Pvt. Staring included a program led by Commander Len Sheaffer, of General Benjamin Pritchard Camp 20. The Honor Guard was conducted by members of the Hopkins FFA. FFA advisor and coach Comer Skinner shared how the FFA uncovered the grave. Historian Amanda Strickfaden gave an Read More…
By Gari VossCorrespondent The Allegan City Council took action to address safety items plus approved requests to keep the city moving forward.Emergency SirensThough the City of Allegan is not required to have sirens for their emergency system, there are four strategically placed around town. Currently, the siren that has been on the fire station is Read More…
Neighborhoods in Wayland were told to evacuate Friday after reports of a “major” gas leak. Later the areas were deemed safe and residents were allowed back in to their homes.The Wayland Police Department said the gas line break happened on the south side of Wayland in the area of South Main and Locust around 10 a.m. Wayland Fire Read More…