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By Dan Cherry Sturgis Journal correspondent Two weeks after Sturgis Bowl in Sturgis closed, a development project is being considered for the property at 1101 S. Centerville Road. On Tuesday, Rachel Miller, representing Sturgis Retail Management, told members of Sturgis Planning Commission a proposal to redevelop the Sturgis Bowl property. Miller was joined by Robert LaPlaca, building manager and civil engineer at Fleis and VandenBrink Engineering. A site-plan review application was submitted ...

By Dan Cherry Sturgis Journal correspondent Bargain-hunters and treasure-seekers are set for the return of “U.S. 12 Heritage Garage Sale," Aug. 13-15.  The self-proclaimed longest garage sale in Michigan stretches more than 200 miles along the U.S. 12 corridor, from New Buffalo in Berrien County to Detroit in Wayne County. Sale sites may be found along the highway at homes, farms, businesses, parking lots and fields, according to the event’s website.  Some areas will have large numbers of...

Dan Cherry Special to the Daily News Bargain and treasure hunters are set to return to the area Aug. 13-15 for the annual U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale. The self-proclaimed longest garage sale in Michigan stretches more than 200 miles along the U.S. 12 corridor from New Buffalo in Berrien County to Detroit in Wayne County. The sales may be found along the highway at homes, farms, businesses, parking lots and fields, according to the event’s website. Some areas will have large numbers of ...

Justin Wickey, second ward commissioner for the city of Sturgis, plans to step down from his seat in October.

The first review of proposed changes to the Sturgis parking ordinance, including provisions for recreational vehicles, was approved Wednesday

With one house project completed, Sturgis Neighborhood Program is seeking a lot to develop another affordable home

The next step in the process to move forward with the Thurston Woods Park improvements and splash pad project was approved June 9

Sturgis City Commission will hold its second in-person meeting of 2021 on Wednesday, beginning with a work session at 5 p.m.

Sturgis City Commission voted to renew a contract with LifeCare Ambulance Service

By Dan Cherry News and notes from the May 26 meeting of Sturgis City Commission. Commissioners announced the winner of the annual outstanding community service award. Walter “Gene” Curnow, who died in October 2020, was  awarded the honor for his many years of community service in the city. Curnows family accepted the posthumously given award. Jeff Williams of Gabridge and Company presented the audit report of the city’s financial performance for the period ending Sept. 30. The report sho...