The $5,000 micro-grant from the Three Rivers Area Community Foundation closes a $3,700 shortfall the association faced in its fundraising efforts. The total project cost is about $170,000 and will add three new courts to the existing two at Armstrong Park.
On the docket this week is the public hearing for the fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget, which includes decreased funding and revenue for the curbside recycling program.
Two weeks ago, the Sturgis City Commission reached an informal consensus to eliminate funding for the city's curbside recycling program — the only municipal curbside recycling program in St. Joseph County. In an interview with Watershed Voice, At-Large Commissioner Aaron Miller said he wants to see the program continue, and believes the public should have the chance to weigh in directly.
While no formal vote was taken, all but one commissioner expressed support for ending the service in fiscal year 2026.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident, and is currently lodged at St. Joseph County Jail on multiple felony charges.
Reporting on decisions made in town halls, the small moments that shape neighborhoods, the realities of rural life, and the voices behind it all — those were the core of this job. Thanks to those who shared their stories and to the readers who followed along. Local journalism plays a vital role, and I’m glad to have contributed to that work during my time here.
Michigan Gas Utilities provides natural gas infrastructure and service throughout Sturgis and other parts of the region. The franchise agreement allows the company to operate within public rights-of-way under terms established by the city.
A 26-year-old Sturgis man was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents around 6 a.m. Wednesday near Mendon, according to a member of a Sturgis-based advocacy group.
A 20-year-old male passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has been identified by authorities. The driver, also a 20-year-old male, sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition.
Communities across St. Joseph County are preparing for a festive Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, music, and family-friendly activities scheduled throughout the area this week.
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