WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
An annual tradition in Sturgis was deemed a success last week by its organizers.
Saturday morning’s “Shop with a Hero” was held at Meijer in Sturgis. Plenty of local law enforcement and first responders were on hand to help youngsters looking for some Christmas spirit.
Sturgis Director of Public Safety Ryan Banaszak said he is grateful for community partners such as Meijer for making the event possible.
Meijer, in conjunction with Sturgis Public Schools, welcomed 30 students, each given the same amount of money to shop with. The students selected were ages kindergarten through high school.
Brandon Overhiser, store director for Sturgis Meijer, said he was happy with how the event went.
Heroes were present from Michigan State Police, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, Sturgis Police and Fire, Michigan DNR, Colon and Constantine police departments, LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, Burr Oak Fire, Tri-Township Fire and Rescue plus veterans from the United States Army and Marine Corps.
