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Local theater celebrating Pride Month with anniversary screening of Moonlight
On the film’s 10th anniversary, organizers hope audiences recognize its significance. Monoform member Gabe Ybarra described the film not only as an important work of queer cinema, but as a film that belongs within the broader canon of American cinema.
“Now more than ever it’s important that theaters of all kinds continue to screen films like Moonlight because representation does matter. It matters on the surface level that queer and non-white people deserve a space in the industry, but on a deeper level we need these kinds of movies because they build empathy. In the same way that watching international cinema can broaden your understanding of the world and introduce you to a culture or entirely different way that people exist, movies like Moonlight can open your eyes to how different existence can be even for the people standing right next to you.”
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‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ review: Strange hallways and warped desire
Watershed Voice’s Matt Erspamer reviews two recent horror hits, Backrooms and Obsession. Both films are currently in theaters.
Editor’s note: This review contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Downtown Cassopolis redevelopment project nearing completion, adding seven housing units
The project, led by the Cass County Land Bank Authority, is transforming a building that has sat largely unused for years. The building’s upper floors have been vacant since 2020, while the street-level commercial space has remained vacant since 2015.
Once completed, the redevelopment will provide five one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments with balconies. The units will be available to households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income, helping address the need for attainable housing in Cass County.
Michigan senator introduces statewide data center moratorium package
Republican State Senator Jim Runestad has introduced a package of three bills that would temporarily halt new data center development across Michigan until April 1, 2027. The trio of bills—Senate Bills 1018, 1019, and 1020—each target a different aspect of data center development, an issue that has become increasingly contentious in communities across the state.
Local meeting primer: Sturgis City Commission
The Sturgis City Commission will meet Wednesday, June 10, for a regular business meeting. Commissioners have a relatively light agenda Wednesday, however, in recent months, much of the commission’s controversy has unfolded during commissioner comments rather than through scheduled agenda items.
Commissioner Aaron Miller recently introduced a resolution calling for an external investigation into alleged wrongdoing by members of the commission, the scope of which will include Mayor Frank Perez, Miller, Vice Mayor Jeff Mullins, Commissioners Richard Bir and Cathi Abbs, and former Commissioner Linda Harrington.
Miller later added both his own name and Mullins’ after they said residents questioned why they were not including themselves in the investigation.
Watershed Voice reached out to Miller to ask whether he will continue introducing resolutions to censure and remove Perez despite the opening of an investigation. Miller said he will no longer introduce those resolutions but remains of the opinion that “change is badly needed” in the City of Sturgis.
New Cass County interim prosecutor addresses commissioners for first time
Speaking during the June 4 Cass County Board of Commissioners meeting, attorney Sarah Scoggin thanked county employees, court officials, law enforcement agencies, prosecutor’s office staff and community members for helping her transition into the role.
“It is a little overwhelming to be one person that is taking over what six people usually do. That is a lot, but the first week is going pretty well,” Scoggin said. “I do want to say that I really appreciate everybody in the county who has been just so supportive. I’ve had so many people offer just whatever they can.”
Scoggin was appointed interim prosecuting attorney May 28 by Cass County Circuit Court Judge Mark A. Herman following the resignation of former Prosecutor Victor Fitz, and the departure of the office’s assistant prosecutors.
