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The motions as approved will allow the developers to start the bidding process and keep on track with project construction timelines.

Sturgis Township Board will wait until at least next month to decide how to proceed with a proposed enhanced security system

The Sturgis Dashing through Downtown Christmas festival concluded Saturday with a showing of the movie, "The Polar Express," at the Strand Theater.

The grant will be used to offset the costs of installing a splash pad near the Doyle Center and Thurston Woods Park.

Cost for the removal, as part of the street extension project that will terminate at a roundabout set for construction next year, is $37,580.

Superintendent Art Ebert requested the placement of 18 school-themed banners on light poles on M-66 and U.S. 12.

The next step in bringing a splash pad to Thurston Woods Park in Sturgis was approved Monday by city commissioners.

Strong thunderstorms moved through Michigan early this afternoon, knocking down trees and damaging property throughout St. Joseph County.

Vinewood Avenue and East Congress Street in Sturgis will be improved in the coming months, but without extra funding set to come from the state.

By Dan Cherry Sturgis Journal correspondent Sturgis City Commission last week approved a second review of sweeping changes to parking ordinances, including RV parking within the city limits. The ordinance will go into effect Aug. 6. Officials have collaborated with planning consultant Beckett and Raeder to update the ordinance. First review of proposed revisions by the city commission took place June 23. Revisions are considered a "holistic update" that includes residential, commercial and ind...