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Still sailing
Mike and Sarah Melcher celebrate 25 years of Captain Mike’s Fun Park BRIDGMAN — “We’re family-oriented, and we cater to young families,” said Mike Melcher, ...
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Carronde Park
World-class fishing
While some parks along the St. Joseph River offer a view back into history or a place to appreciate art, some of them are just ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:47 am
Harbor Country Arts and Crafts Show
Arts, crafts come to Harbor Country
As a sure sign of spring’s return to southwest Michigan, the arts and crafts show season has begun again, and this weekend, it will be ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:41 am
St. Joseph
Satisfy your cravings
When El Cozumel closed this past March, many St. Joseph residents and visitors were sad to see it go. After all, it had boasted one ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:38 am
Beckwith Theatre
Returning to ‘Escanaba’
If you are a deer hunter in the State of Michigan, you probably already know about Jeff Daniels’ 2001 film, “Escanaba in da Moonlight.” In ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:34 am
Benton Harbor
Home-grown laughter
The “buy local” trend has picked up steam in the last couple of years. Michigan manufacturing is making a come-back, and locally-grown produce is a ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:30 am
Michigan Maritime Museum
Exploring the Depths
If you’ve lived in these parts for very long, chances are you’ve heard rumors about the mysterious 1950 crash and disappearance of Northwest Airlines Flight ...
by Jill McCaughan, Friday, May 23, 2014 11:27 am
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Quartet brings smooth jazz sounds
BENTON HARBOR—Whether you are a jazz aficionado or a jazz naïf, the Chris Greene Quartet will be playing some music for you to appreciate when ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:02 am
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Art, wine get focus at Lemon Creek
BERRIEN SPRINGS — For those who love both art and wine, the 11th Annual Art and Wine Festival at Lemon Creek Winery will be a ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 15, 2014 10:00 am
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Tastes & Tunes: Event returns to St. Joseph for second year
ST. JOSEPH — For the second year in a row, St. Joseph will be providing residents and visitors with the opportunity to sample local barbeque ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:55 am
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Unique ‘school’ showcases man’s eclectic style
SISTER LAKES — “Eclectic, unusual, innovative.” All of these words come to mind upon speaking with Jim Wilcox and viewing the range of his artwork. ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:52 am
A River Runs Through It
A Walk in the Park
NEW BUFFALO — You may not ever have the opportunity to walk among the treetops of the cloud forests in Costa Rica, but thanks to ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9:49 am
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Playing in the band
SOUTH BEND—It may not be as big or as well known as South by Southwest — the annual music festival held in Austin, Texas — ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:23 am
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Treat mom to a day of fashion fun
SAUGATUCK — If your mom is the type of woman who loves fashion, then treating her to a trip up to Saugatuck might just the ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:14 am
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Grove Park has deep roots
BERRIEN SPRINGS — A fabulous view, a historical setting and an incredible playground make Berrien Springs’ Grove Park a perfect place to spend a sunny ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:11 am
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World champ to ‘escape’
THREE OAKS—Whatever you do, don’t call Mario Manzini’s daring, Houdini-style feats “tricks.” “They are not ‘tricks.’ They are escapes. What I do is not an ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:10 am
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Best kept secret ready for spring
BENTON HARBOR—Most everyone is looking forward to the day when this spring’s unseasonably low temperatures come to end, and Bob Kish is no exception. Owner ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 8, 2014 9:07 am
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Arboretum showcases variety of experiences
ST. JOSEPH — While some parks along the St. Joe offer an opportunity to reconnect with nature or to explore the area’s history, the Margaret ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:51 am
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‘Red Herring’ takes center stage
SOUTH BEND—In a debate or in a story’s plot, a “red herring” is a distraction away from the main subject, but at the South Bend ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:48 am
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Realizing a dream: Mason Jar Café to offer quality food, unique concepts
BENTON HARBOR—While the remodeling and construction may have begun at the 210 Water St. space only a few months ago, the dreams that preceded that ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:44 am
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Dowagiac Fine Arts Festival all about diversity
DOWAGIAC — It started out 22 years ago as a one-author event, but Dowagiac’s Dogwood Fine Arts Festival has now grown into an 11-day affair ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:39 am
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Learning made fun: Summer camps offer something for everyone
MICHIANA—It may seem like springtime is just getting started, but for parents, it is already time to start thinking about ways to keep the kids ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:32 am
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The art of truffles
The Chocolate Garden offers tasty treats in Coloma COLOMA—When Tina Buck decided to make unique Christmas gifts for her colleagues and clients at a Chicago-based ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:29 am
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Super Kicker showcases full slate of events
BERRIEN SPRINGS—If you’ve been to the Berrien County Youth Fair, you may have seen the bull-riding competition put on by the Super Kicker Rodeo. What ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:51 am
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‘Taste of Michiana’ offers culinary experience
SOUTH BEND — “If folks are wondering what Weiss Gasthaus tastes like, or what Javier’s Bistro tastes like, or if they’re thinking, ‘I’d like to ...
