A Sturgis clothing store is donating a portion of its proceeds from all sales Tuesday. Glik’s, located at 749 S. Centerville Road, will turn over 10 percent of all sales tomorrow to the St. Joseph County United Way. Hours during the so-called “Give-Back Day” are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special thanks go out to members of the Sturgis Key …
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Glen Oaks scholarship applications open
Glen Oaks Community College has opened scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Scholarships Available include the Presidential Scholarship, awarded to 2025 graduating high school seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The scholarship provides up to $4,000 annually, which can be applied to all educational expenses. The Dean’s Scholarship, awarded to 2025 …
Read More »Salvation Army seeking holiday volunteers
Here’s a reminder that the Salvation Army of Kalamazoo is preparing for six, upcoming holiday events and agency officials are issuing a call out for volunteer help. Volunteer coordinator Oliver Knuth said the programs on tap are: Share the Warmth coat drive through the month of October; coat and winter items distribution Nov. 6; bell ringing Nov. 14 through Dec. …
Read More »Behavioral-health urgent care center opens
Pivotal, formerly Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of St. Joseph County, recently opened a behavioral-health urgent care center. Called “Turning Point,” it is St. Joseph County’s first and only urgent care / walk-in clinic for children and adult behavioral-health services. Turning Point offers immediate access to wellness resources and vital community partners five days a week, without the …
Read More »Kalamazoo woman wins on scratch ticket
A 33-year-old Kalamazoo woman recently won a $2 million top prize in a Michigan Lottery scratch-off game. The woman purchased the winning ticket at Hoffman’s Corner Store, 5905 S. Westnedge Ave., in Portage. The game, Colossal Cashword, costs $30 per ticket. The woman’s ticket featured the maximum 10 words, the quantity needed to collect the game’s top prize. Lottery officials …
Read More »Man wanted in infant death case arrested
A St. Joseph County man wanted for questioning in the death of an infant in Three Rivers was arrested in Lake County following a police chase earlier this week. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said deputies spotted a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe following a be-on-the-lookout alert shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday on M-37, south of the Baldwin village limits. Deputies attempted …
Read More »Sheriff’s department continues investigation into missing woman case
In response to sharp criticism nearly a month ago, St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department provided an update on a missing-person case dating to 2018. According to a department media release issued Monday, the sheriff’s office is committed to its investigation of the case involving Brittany Shank. The 23-year-old Sturgis woman was last seen Nov. 30, 2018, near the 33000 block …
Read More »Glen Oaks considering partnership with sheriff’s department
St. Joseph County officials are mulling whether to enter an agreement with Glen Oaks Community College regarding law-enforcement coverage at the Centreville-area school. During Tuesday’s St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners Executive Committee meeting, undersheriff Jason Bingaman provided details of the potential agreement. He said college officials are interested in a three-year partnership with the sheriff’s department. Bingaman noted the …
Read More »Solar farm savings could be more than $1 million
Construction of a 9.8-megawatt battery storage facility near a solar farm on Bogan Road in Sturgis Township could save Sturgis electric customers collectively more than $1.1 million per year. The estimate, by Prism Energy, is based on 15-year projections presented recently to the Michigan Public Service Commission. Jeremy Jones, a partner in Prism – which built the Bogan Road solar …
Read More »Brush pickup begins in Sturgis
Citywide brush pickup in Sturgis began this week. Department of Public Services employees are overseeing the process, which started Monday. Pick-up commenced at the north end of the city and crews will work their way south until the job has been completed. A schedule is not in place, as the pace of work is contingent on weather and the quantity …
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