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Sturgis looking for board/commission applicants


STURGIS - Looking for a way to give back and serve your community? The City of Sturgis is looking for individuals to serve as board members on various boards and commissions.This is an opportunity to play an important role in the city’s governance.An application for the board and commission opening…

Sturgis releases documents concerning street race


STURGIS - To help Sturgis residents better understand the decision to host a street race during the last weekend of this year’s 84th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the city is releasing documents related to the race agreement. The documents, which are posted on the city’s website and available in paper …

Chamber to host Sturgis City Council Election Forum


Mark your calendar for the 2024 Sturgis City Council Election Forum on Wednesday, March 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sturgis Community Center theater. Hear from all seven candidates on a variety of topics relevant to our community:Those candidates include WARD 1: Jamie Helms and Nick Jones; WARD…

Sturgis City Council has full agenda Monday


STURGIS - The Sturgis City Council will have a full agenda when it meets on Monday, March 18.City Finance Officer Adam Hosch will certify the petitions presented to the city by Tammy Bohn and Brenda Vasknetz. The petitions seek to refer to the voters of Sturgis the Sturgis City Council’s decision t…

New Sturgis mayor has a heart for service


STURGIS - The newly appointed mayor of Sturgis is deeply committed to service and aims to lead the council towards the shared objective of enhancing the community of Sturgis.“I believe it's important, especially right now, for the council to have someone in this position who has served on this coun…

Sturgis City Council expected to appoint mayor at Monday meeting


STURGIS – At its meeting Monday, March 4, the Sturgis City Council could fill the position vacated when Mayor Mark Carstensen resigned in mid-February.The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way. The council will hear from fellow council me…

Seven people apply to fill Sturgis mayoral vacancy


STURGIS – Seven people have applied to fill the seat vacated when Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen resigned earlier this month.The applicants are Council members Tony Dargatz, Aaron Jordan and Angela Wilkerson, as well as residents Rod Bradley, Jesse Hauk, Steve Shuck and Jim Thompson.All applicants, …

City of Sturgis Events Department to host Sturgis Leprechaun Hunt


STURGIS - The City of Sturgis Events Department is sponsoring the Sturgis Leprechaun Hunt.The scavenger hunt, which features $300 in prizes, is scheduled March 14 to March 17.You can pick up your passport to the “Hunt” at the Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, during their regular bu…

Candidates need to follow Sturgis sign ordinance


STURGIS – It’s election season and that means candidates are likely to place signs throughout the community.The city of Sturgis has regulations on signage.Here’s the ordinance:“Temporary political signs, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet (are allowed) provided they are removed within one (1…

Candidates announced for April 9 Sturgis Municipal Election


STURGIS – A robust group of candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for four seats open on the Sturgis City Council.The deadline for filing nominating petitions was 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23. The municipal election will be held on Tuesday, April 9. The deadline to register to vote in the electio…

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