Help is available to stay warm

The City of Sturgis has opened a warming station at Sturges-Young Auditorium (201 N. Nottawa) today until 8:00 p.m. The warming station will also be open on Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31st from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

For those in need of a warm place to stay overnight, Keystone Place in Centreville will have space available. Keystone Place can be reached at 269-467-7078. After 8:00 p.m. calls for warming shelter assistance can be made to St. Joseph County Central Dispatch at 269-467-4195. In case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

With the extreme cold temperatures forecast, the City is advising residents to seek warm shelter over the next several days and stay inside as much as possible. If you are able to stay at home, you are encouraged to do so. If unable, please be sure to make use of the warming station at the Auditorium or another suitable location.