Metalloid Corporation, a global manufacturer, purchased a vacant facility and will move its headquarters to Sturgis in the near future. This expansion to Sturgis incorporates larger manufacturing capabilities, product development and laboratory facilities. The company will create 17 new jobs with expected growth to over 30 jobs in the following years. Three key management personnel reside in Sturgis: Owners, Fred and Tom Edwards and Rick Strapple, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Metalloid Corporation manufactures specialty lubricants, industrial cleaners and corrosion preventatives for metal processors globally. Markets served include automotive, HVAC, appliance, electrical and aerospace. Metalloid Corporation was founded in 1951 in Huntington, Indiana. In 2002, Metalloid expanded operations to include a facility in Jacksonville, Texas. European, Middle Eastern and Asia markets are served by Metalloid's licensee, Burr Held, S.A.R.L., in Genay, France.

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Spring is here! One of the special things about living in Michigan is the feeling of renewal that spring brings after a long winter. It is a season for cleaning up and a time when we appreciate warm weather and naturally desire to spend more time outside. Fitting in with both of these impulses, spring is also typically a time when yard work begins again; keeping this in mind I wanted to share with you a perspective on the importance of how the exterior appearance of our homes impacts the community.

From experience I can tell you with all confidence that whether it is a prospective resident considering Sturgis as a place to live or a business considering us as a place to grow, that one of the first impressions they have about our community is the appearance of our neighborhoods. Much like how your appearance is scrutinized when going for a job interview, potential businesses and homeowners are sizing us up and judging us by the external appearance of our homes and neighborhood... [more]

he City's compost site will open for the season starting Monday, April 4th. The City compost site is located on the south side of Fawn River Road between S. Lakeview Avenue and S. Nottawa Street. The compost site only accepts leaves, grass clippings and brush.

The compost site is free of charge to City residents and residents of Sturgis Township. Other township residents can get access for a small fee. Landscape businesses can get 24-7 access to compost site for a fee as well. For more information on compost site hours, fees, and more visit the DPS website HERE.

The Public Services Department is preparing for this year's Spring leaf and brush pick-up which will begin Monday, April 4th. DPS crews will begin the pick-up on the North side of the City and work their way South. Weather conditions and varying amounts of leaves and brush make it difficult to adhere to a strict schedule. Therefore, it is necessary to have your materials ready for pick-up and crews will get to them as quickly as possible. Crews are anticipating the following schedule for pickup:

Monday April 4th – All residents North of Chicago Road should have their leaves and brush on the terrace or in the yard next to the roadway. The brush should be neatly stacked and separated from the leaves.

Thursday April 7th – All residents South of Chicago Road should have their leaves and brush on the terrace or in the yard next to the roadway. The brush should be neatly stacked and separated from the leaves.

For more information on brush pickup rules, visit the DPS webpage more]