Sturgis Public Schools is eliminating community access to a student-based clinic in one of its elementary schools. According to WWMT, the decision was made less than a week after the clinic opened Jan. 6 at Eastwood Elementary. Dozens of parents voiced their concerns about those up to 21 years old in the greater community being able to come inside the …

A free, online parenting resource, “Birth and Beyond,” will be available starting next month. Taught by certified childbirth educators, the class is open to all birthing partners and their partners. Areas covered include labor and delivery, postpartum planning and newborn care. Sessions will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday in February. Organizers said the classes are most appropriate …

Sandra Marie Davis, age 72, of Sturgis, passed away Monday afternoon, January 20, 2025, at her home. She was born July 20, 1952, in Sturgis, daughter of the late Jarvis Otis and Charlene (Shaffer) Gundrum. Sandy was a lifelong Sturgis resident and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1970. On May 8, 1971, she married Bruce Lee …

David Lee Dentler age 77, of Bronson, Michigan, and former resident of Sturgis, passed away early Sunday morning January 19, 2025, at Northwest Health in LaPorte, Indiana. He was born August 11, 1947, in Sturgis, son of the late Merle and Thelma (Johnson) Dentler. David resided most of his life in Michigan except for the time he lived in Missouri …

James William Mallow, age 57, of Bronson, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A service will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Pastor Terry Siler officiating. Interment will take place following the service at Fry Cemetery. A visitation will be held …

Holley Jo (Embler/Peeke) Kershaw of Helena, Montana and a former resident of Sturgis and graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1978 passed away on December 17, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 65. Holley was born in Sturgis to Joseph A. and JoAnne Embler on October 31, 1959. Holley spent the years of her …

The case of a Kalamazoo County man charged with driving on a suspended license and causing the death of a 10-year-old Amish boy is headed to trial. St. Joseph County Prosecutor Deb Davis said Vicksburg resident Logan Keith Thomas has waived his preliminary hearing. As a result, the case will go to trial. Thomas, 29, was driving west on Banker …

Dorian Roepel, a journalist and TV producer, is now acting Communications and PR Manager at the Shipshewana/LaGrange County CVB. His experience is a great addition to the Visitors Center where he’ll work directly with media, bloggers, and writers to tell the story of Shipshewana and LaGrange County businesses. His journey began in Oklahoma where he worked as a news producer …

Archie L. Hayes, age 79, of Three Rivers, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Elkhart General Hospital. Archie was born August 3, 1945 in Flint, a son of Archibald and Marjorie (Preston) Hayes. He received his education from Sturgis Community Schools. Archie was a lifelong truck driver working for several companies. He loved to travel the country and the …

Martin Dwayne Edmisten, age 34, of Sturgis, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. He was born December 6, 1990 in Three Rivers, the son of Harlan Bontrager and Janet Bender, and graduated from Sturgis High School with the Class of 2009. From his T-ball days on up, he loved baseball, ultimately becoming a catcher for Sturgis High …