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Contested Race For Sturgis City Commission 4th Precinct Seat

(STURGIS) - There's a contested race for one of the Fourth Precinct seats Tuesday on the Sturgis City Commission. Incumbent City Commissioner Frank Perez, who also serves as the Sturgis Mayor, is being challenged by Stoney Summey. The other candidates running for seats on...

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NIPSCO Customers Could Receive Data Center Related Bill Credits

(MERRILLVILLE) - NiSource Inc. says it plans to return $57.5 million in savings to existing NIPSCO electric customers through bill credits connected to data center development in Northern Indiana. The proposal is subject to regulatory approval. If approved, the average residentia...

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Two People Injured In Calvin Township Crash

(CALVIN TOWNSHIP) - Two people were injured in a two vehicle crash over the weekend. Cass County Sheriff Clint Roach says at 1:26 PM Saturday, his deputies were called out to a crash at the intersection of Northrop Street and Calvin Center Road in Calvin Township. The in...

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Anna Northam Named 2026 Oster Award Winner

(STURGIS) - A member of the Sturgis Public Schools family has received a special award. Sturgis Middle School math teacher Anna Northam has been named the 2026 recipient of the John E. Oster Award for Excellence in Teaching. Northam was nominated by her peers, and her nomination...

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Terry Addresses Commission And Audience

(STURGIS) - Interim Sturgis City Manager Doug Terry addressed the City Commission at the close of their meeting Wednesday. Terry started by reassuring the audience that the Commission and the City are moving forward from the events of the past several months. Terry says...

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Perez Calls Out Miller

(STURGIS) - The animosity between members of the Sturgis City Commission was shown again Wednesday night. During the Commission and Staff portion of the meeting, Mayor Frank Perez read a prepared statement directed towards Commissioner Aaron Miller. Perez started with Miller not ...

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Sturgis Kiwanis Inducts 2026-2027 Officers And Board of Directors

(STURGIS) - The Sturgis Kiwanis Club recently inducted their 2026-2027 slate of Officers and Board of Directors. Serving as President is Chad VanDosen, while the First Vice President is Fred Warnament and the Second Vice President will be Steven Orrostieta. This year's Secretary ...

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Braun Announces New RV Manufacturer In Elkhart County

(BRISTOL) - Governor Mike Braun announced Wednesday a new recreational vehicle manufacturer has launched operations in Bristol. Boundless Recreation, a boutique, customer-centric RV manufacturer, has plans to create up to 115 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2028. Braun ...

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Bir Asks For Miller’s Resignation From City Commission

(STURGIS) - The carryover from an investigation into the Sturgis City Commission continued Wednesday night. During their meeting, Commissioner Rick Bir read a statement directed at Commissioner Aaron Miller. Bir says Miller accused him and other Commissioners of breakin...

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Abbs Issues Statement On City Situation

(STURGIS) - Sturgis City Commissioner Cathi Abbs has broken her silence on what's been happening with the City. Wednesday night during the City Commission meeting Abbs spoke about what this whole situation has cost the Commission, City Staff and the community. Abbs says ...

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