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Sturgis Ambulance Director Aden Schillig resigns
Published on June 10, 2026
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis announces the resignation of Sturgis Ambulance Director Aden Schillig, effective June 12.Schillig submitted his resignation to City Administrator Aaron Jordan on June 8 after accepting an opportunity that will allow him to continue advancing his career in emergency med…
City of Sturgis to host public open house for Safety Action Plan
Published on June 09, 2026
STURGIS — The City of Sturgis invites the public to attend an open house for its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. The meeting will be held at the Sturgis Community Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11. Community members may stop by at any time during the event.Th…
Kevin Forrester Day to honor former Sturgis Mayor during Music on Main
Published on June 08, 2026
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis and Meade County have jointly proclaimed Wednesday, June 10, as Kevin Forrester Day, setting aside the day to celebrate the life, leadership and community spirit of the former Sturgis mayor.The city, county, Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, the G…
Sturgis City Council to reconvene canvassing board Monday
Published on June 06, 2026
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis will reconvene the Municipal Canvassing Board on Monday, June 8, to publicly review discrepancies identified during the canvassing of the June 2, special election and determine whether the election results should be certified.The City Council, serving as the Municipal …
Art Walk scheduled Saturday in Sturgis
Published on June 05, 2026
During the annual Sturgis Art Festival on Saturday, June 6, the Downtown Sturgis Foundation will be hosting a Sturgis ArtWalk Unveiling Ceremony. This year, six new sculptures will be added to city street corners.Mark Bruch, President of the Downtown Sturgis Foundation will lead the ArtWalk and sha…
Sturgis City Council orders recount following election canvass review
Published on June 04, 2026
STURGIS – During a special meeting on Thursday, June 4, the Sturgis City Council reviewed the results of the June 2, special election and identified discrepancies in vote totals from several Wards.City officials said the discrepancies are minor and are not large enough to change the outcome of any …
Bradley elected Sturgis mayor; Keszler wins Ward 1 council seat
Published on June 02, 2026
STURGIS – Unofficial results from Tuesday’s special election show that Sturgis businessman Rod Bradley has been elected mayor of Sturgis.Bradley received 984 votes, followed by Richelle Bruch with 366 votes and Tammy Bohn with 360 votes.In the race for the Ward 1 City Council seat, Terry Keszler de…
City approves Lions Club Pond enhancement project
Published on May 27, 2026
STURGIS – A new improvement project at Lions Club Pond is expected to make one of Sturgis’ most popular outdoor spaces safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for anglers and families. The Sturgis City Council recently approved the shoreline enhancement project, which will add three rock fishing…
Cardboard drop-off site moves to Sturgis Rubble Site
Published on May 26, 2026
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis has relocated its public cardboard drop-off site to the Sturgis Rubble Site as part of an effort to better manage the recycling program and ensure it remains available for residents long term.City officials say the move comes as the city has seen increased use of the c…
Absentee voting begins May 18 for Sturgis Special Election
Published on May 15, 2026
STURGIS – Absentee voting for the City of Sturgis Special Election begins Monday, May 18, at the Sturgis Finance Office. Registered voters who wish to cast their ballot before Election Day may do so during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way.The special election…