WBET Sturgis

06/09/2026

Crazy Craig! This Thursday at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts and presented by the Sturgis District Library! Great summer fun of the whole family!!
Sturgis District Library
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Sturgis High School - Michigan

Tomorrow, June 10, seniors may begin picking up their diplomas. You may pick them up between 8AM-3PM tomorrow. We suggest picking it up this week. Business hours will be limited beginning next week as the main office will be closed from June 15- at least July 3, due to construction on the main entrance.

06/09/2026

Sturgis Bank

Congratulations to Liz Mayer, VP, Head of Loan Operations, on 23 years with Sturgis Bank!

Liz’s knowledge, steady leadership, and commitment to supporting our lending teams make a meaningful difference for our employees and customers every day.

Thank you, Liz, for 23 years of service, teamwork, and dedication to helping Sturgis Bank serve our hometown communities well.

Please join us in congratulating Liz on this milestone!

06/09/2026

Morgan Olson

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone—Karen West’s 40th Work Anniversary with Morgan Olson! Please join us in congratulating Karen on this outstanding career milestone!

For four decades, Karen has exemplified dedication, professionalism, and service to our team members, loyal customers, and valued vendor partners. Her commitment and positive impact have helped shape the success and culture of Morgan Olson, creating a legacy like no other.

Thank you, Karen, for your remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment over the past 40 years. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Pictured (L-R): Karen West receiving Morgan Olson’s Crystal Star Award from Joe Thompson, Morgan Olson | JBPCO EVP & COO

06/09/2026

For more than 30 years, the Partners In Art Program has celebrated the creativity of Sturgis Area Schools students by displaying their artwork in local businesses throughout the community. Since its founding in 1992, the program has recognized outstanding young artists and brought their talents to the public in a meaningful way.

Over the years, many of these pieces have made their way back to the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts, and we'd love to see them reunited with their artists or their families. This is a true attempt to give this artwork back to make room for new pieces in the building.

Whether you're the artist who created the piece years ago or a family member hoping to rediscover a treasured keepsake, we invite you to stop by and browse the collection. Every piece is professionally framed to be easily hung in an office, classroom, or home.

Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sturges-Young Center for the Arts

Sturges-Young Center for the Arts

06/09/2026

Bronson softball captures D-3 Regional Championship
6/8/2026
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(CENTREVILLE) – The Bronson softball team won a Division 3 Regional title with a pair of wins Saturday at Centreville. The Lady Vikings beat Buchanan 4-2 in their semifinal game and then beat Kalamazoo Christian 10-9 in the Championship game. Ashlynn Harris got the pitching win in game one, and Madison Shaw was the winning pitcher in game two. Bronson coach Becky Gray says she’s so proud of the way her girls came out and never gave up. She says the seniors really stepped up big. At the plate, Roni Bir had a grand slam and 5 RBI while Lydia Wells had 3 homers and 5 RBI. With the win, Bronson improves to 35-5 and will face No. 3 Ravenna Tuesday in a Quarterfinal game at Kalamazoo College.

(photo courtesy of Bronson Viking Athletics)

06/09/2026

No. 1 Mendon softball wins D-4 Regional title
6/8/2026
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(MENDON) – Great pitching and timely hitting was the key for the host Mendon softball team Saturday as the No. 1 ranked Lady Hornets won a Division 4 Regional Championship. In their semifinal game, Mendon beat Bridgman 6-3 in 9 innings. Then in the Championship game, the Lady Hornets beat No. 10 Gobles 6-5. Gobles beat Colon 14-1 in their semifinal game. Rowan Allen got the pitching wins for the Mendon, going the full 9 innings in game one and 7 innings in game two, striking out 19 batters on the day. Allen also had some key hits including driving in 2 runs against Gobles to cement the win. Mendon is now 29-3 and will face Petersburg Summerfield in a Quarterfinal game Tuesday afternoon at Bailey Park in Battle Creek.

(photo courtesy of Mendon Softball)

06/09/2026

Sturgis girls tennis ties for 10th at D-3 State Finals
6/8/2026
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(UNDATED) – The Sturgis girls tennis team finished tied for tenth with Parma at the Division 3 State Finals at the Midland Tennis Center, with each team getting 6 points on the day. Coach Andy Phillips says his team played hard and had a few nice close wins and a few really close matches that could have went either way. Phillips says he is proud of this top ten finish and the year the team had.

(photo courtesy of Ken Mills)

06/09/2026

Deb Capman, Barry Lindblom Named Citizens Of The Year
6/9/2026
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(STURGIS) – The Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2026 Citizens Of The Year.

This year’s citizens are Deb Capman and Barry Lindblom.

Capman moved to Sturgis in the mid-1960’s and graduated from Sturgis High School in 1974. She has dedicated nearly 50 years to the banking industry, first at First National Bank in 1975 and then later Sturgis Federal Savings Bank, now Sturgis Bank & Trust in 1996.

Capman has also been involved in several Sturgis Public Schools initiatives including the Wall PAC, Parenting Fair Committee and SHS Band. She is also a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sturgis, holding several different positions.

Lindblom was born in Ionia, Michigan and graduated from Coldwater High School in 1973. After earning his Associate Degree in Automotive Technology in 1976, he began his nearly five decade career working for auto dealerships along with the City of Coldwater and independent repair shops. In 2006 he started at Meyers Automotive Service then purchased the business in 2016.

Lindblom gives back to the community in many ways. He supports local schools, robotics teams, youth sports, elementary and middle school business partner programs and senior job interviews.

Capman and Lindblom will be honored during the 2026 Sturgis Fest Kick Off Dinner.

(photos courtesy of Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce)