The Save-A-Lot store in Sturgis has closed. To learn more, click on the following link to access a Sturgis Journal story by Rosalie Currier:  Empty shelves: Save-A-Lot in Sturgis closes

The City of Sturgis is picking up brush beginning this week.  DPS crews will begin the pick-up on the north side of the City and make their way to the south side of the City. Rules for brush pick-up: •    Materials must be neatly stacked on the terrace away from objects or obstructions such as [...]

Lawmaker points to expansion as another sign of recovery State Rep. Matt Lori Monday (April 15) applauded a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) grant to Summit Polymers, which will enable the automobile parts supplier to expand its Sturgis operations and hire 27 more workers. Lori, R-Constantine, said the manufacturer had considered sites in Kentucky and [...]

Site Selection magazine ranks Sturgis No. 23 ‘micropolitan’ in its list of Top Micropolitans for 2012. For more on the story from Ursula Zerilli and MLive, click on the following link:  Sturgis ranked No. 23 ‘micropolitan’ in U.S. by Site Selection magazine. Here, too, is additional information on the topic in the form of a [...]

STURGIS – Sturgis City Commission action on a potential change to when Commissioner elections will be held is likely to be postponed following new information from the State of Michigan.  A public hearing was scheduled by the Commission for Wednesday (December 19) to discuss the possible change. The public hearing was set last Wednesday based [...]

The Sturgis Department of Public Services (DPS) has completed the leaf pick-up for this year. At this time, the compost site is also closed for the season.  If you have any questions, please contact the DPS at (269) 651-2879. Source:  The Sturgis eWire

STURGIS – On November 27, 2012 at 5:30 p.m., members of the public are invited to attend the final public presentation of a Non-Motorized Trailway Master Plan for the Sturgis area.  This presentation will be held at the Sturgis Township Hall located at 26015 US-12.  There will be an opportunity for public feedback during this [...]

On Wednesday (October 31st), the Downtown businesses in Sturgis will host trick-or-treating from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The residential door-to-door trick-or-treating in Sturgis will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Source:  The Sturgis eWire

The City of Sturgis Department of Public Services (DPS) will begin fall leaf pickup on Monday (October 29th).  Crews will follow the same route as they do with brush pick up, starting north of Chicago Rd. and west of N. Nottawa St. working their way across the north side of town and then through the [...]

Grand Rapids, MI – The Salvation Army food pantry in Sturgis is looking to the local community to respond to a severe shortage of food donations over the summer months. The pantry has been nearly depleted as many individuals have experienced difficulty in providing food for their families due to continuing economic hardship. Over 15,000 [...]

As part of State requirements for energy efficiency, the City of Sturgis Electric department is teaming with Energy Smart to provide incentives for residential electric customers.  A number of incentives exist, including savings on the purchase of high-efficiency household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, computers, surge protectors, and more. Visit www.mienergysmart.com and select “Sturgis” [...]

The City of Sturgis reports that during the road construction on W. Lafayette Street this year, the RV dump station located off of W. Lafayette south of the airport was closed.  In conjunction with this work, the City has closed this dumping station permanently due to several incidents of improper and illegal use of the [...]

From the City of Sturgis: Source:  The Sturgis eWire

STURGIS – At the August 8th Sturgis City Commission meeting, Commissioners will be reviewing a ten year plan to replace the city’s brick streets.  The City of Sturgis currently has three streets that remain brick; S. Nottawa from Chicago Road to Oaklawn Cemetery, Pleasant Avenue, and W. Main Street from N. Nottawa to Market Street. [...]

Three Rivers Fire Chief Dan Tomlinson reports that the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging (COA) – located in the Community Center behind the Three Rivers Public Library – has established a cooling center for residents seeking relief from dangerously high temperatures.  The COA is extending its hours of operations on Thursday and Friday, and will [...]

While checking a substation Friday afternoon (June 22), Sturgis City staff discovered that an electric substation needs an emergency transformer replacement. The substation supplies electric power to the east third of the city. A spare transformer was to be delivered to the site Saturday morning. The damaged transformer will be replaced Sunday morning (June 24). [...]

The City of Sturgis was awarded a 2012 MDOT Economic Development Fund Category F grant. With grant funds Sturgis will be improving W. Lafayette between N. Centerville Road and Broadus Street and Broadus Street from W. Lafayette to Dresser Drive. Milbocker and Sons, Inc. of Allegan was awarded the contract and is anticipating the beginning [...]

For the tenth time since 1967, the City of Sturgis will once again be welcoming a group from Wiesloch, Germany. The group will arrive in Sturgis on Saturday (May 26) and depart on Wednesday (May 30). As part of their visit, the Sister City Committee will host a gathering in Oaklawn Park beginning at 2:15 [...]

As part of street repair work, starting Monday (May 21) milling will take place on sections of North Centerville Road in Sturgis.  North  Centerville will be open during the construction. In addition, work will begin on and around the McKee Street railroad crossing. The crossing will be closed from Monday through at least the first [...]

Here are notes from the City of Sturgis regarding TWO constructions projects: Construction Work on South Street to Begin Monday The City of Sturgis’ contractor, Balkema Excavating, will begin water main construction on West South Street starting Monday (April 30).  Westbound traffic on South Street, starting at South Nottawa, will be detoured north to Magnolia [...]