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Burning for a cause at Fernwood
Editor’s Note: The prairie burn has been rescheduled for April 12 due to weather conditions. NILES — This coming weekend, area residents will have the ...
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Lights, camera, action! Film festival returns
SOUTH BEND — There is no question that American’s love affair with motion pictures is alive and well. Nearly 250 million movie tickets have been ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:05 am
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Intersection of art & industry
Project focused on creating permanent display SAWYER — With its lasers, plasma cutters, and water jetcutters, Liberty Steel may seem like a strange place to ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:03 am
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Get out, help out: Volunteers can make difference at state parks
SAWYER—Signs of spring’s approach are finally appearing, and with them come more opportunities to get out and enjoy the natural resources that draw so many ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:48 am
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‘The Wiz’ brings magic to South Bend theater
SOUTH BEND—Despite juggling a blossoming career that keeps him travelling constantly between the East and West coasts, Chicago-based Chris Carter has enjoyed spending the last ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:46 am
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Artist serving up ‘icons’ at Frankie’s Breakfast Club
BENTON HARBOR—When patrons enter Frankie’s Breakfast Club, they can’t help but notice a striking, somewhat abstract, and yet very realistic, portrait of Frankie Rios, the ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:27 am
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Fore! Look out, disc golf is a growing sport
MICHIANA—Back in the early 1980s, my oldest brother gave me a special “Frisbee” made especially for playing what he called “Frisbee golf.” He had bought ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:25 am
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Styx reaching new listeners
ELKHART—While the band Styx was formed in the early 1970s and saw its popularity quickly rise soon thereafter, the band has actually performed more live ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:19 am
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Young artists grab spotlight at Box Factory
ST. JOSEPH—From March 27 through April 16, some of the most promising high-school and middle-school artists in the area will be displaying their work as ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:16 am
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‘Mystery on Morton Hill: A Ghostly Whodunnit’
BENTON HARBOR — Perched on a hill just north of old downtown Benton Harbor, the home of the Mortons, one of the town’s three founding ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:26 am
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Unleashed! Facebook group showcases talent
EDWARDSBURG—For many of the 1 billion Facebook users around the world, the popular social network is a place to share news, photos, interesting links and ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:24 am
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Chili walk to spice up Buchanan
BUCHANAN—For the eighth year running, the town of Buchanan is gearing up for its annual Chili Walk, which will take place from 4:30 to 7 ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:21 am
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Author reflects on Michigan summers
STEVENSVILLE — Among the perks of living along the “Gold Coast” of Lake Michigan are the white sand beaches that provide hours of enjoyment and ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:19 am
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Verve Pipe frontman to take the stage
BENTON HARBOR — Fans of 1990s alternative rock will remember the angst-filled anthem of that era, “The Freshmen,” released by The Verve Pipe as a ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:15 am
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Get out, but not on Lake Michigan
ST. JOSEPH — Ice cover on the Great Lakes has reached nearly historical levels, with 92 percent of the five lakes covered as of March ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:13 am
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The Scarlet Macaw takes flight
SAWYER — Native to the tropical forests of the Americas, the scarlet macaw is known for its vibrant rainbow of exotic plumage. True to its ...
by Jill McCaughan, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 10:23 am
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Celebrating Legos: St. Joseph community coming together to ‘build’ month-long event
ST. JOSEPH—The name “LEGO” comes from a combination of the Danish words “leg godt,” which mean “play well,” and that is exactly what St. Joseph’s ...
by Jill McCaughan, Monday, March 10, 2014 9:44 am
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Becoming free: Yoga classes not your typical exercise
NILES — “We are not practicing yoga to take the edge off, or to loosen up, or to get in shape. We practice yoga to ...
by Jill McCaughan, Monday, March 10, 2014 9:42 am
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‘Original jazz dance company’ coming to town
STEVENSVILLE— Reputation is everything, and Theresa Graziano’s efforts to establish a superlative one for the Berrien County Dancers are paying off in ways that can ...
by Jill McCaughan, Monday, March 10, 2014 9:38 am
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Dinner and a show: Soho Japanese Bistro focused on food, fun
GRANGER — When it comes to the restaurant business, the Lin family has a lot of experience. So, when they opened their teppanyaki and sushi ...
by Jill McCaughan, Monday, March 10, 2014 9:36 am
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Uncover the past Andrews University
BERRIEN SPRINGS—If you’ve ever driven into Berrien Springs, chances are that you’ve driven right past the Horn Archaeological Museum at Andrews University. But, have you ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:53 am
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Greenbush Brewery hits the road
SAWYER—Anyone who has been paying attention could tell you that Greenbush Brewing Company, located in Sawyer, represents a local success story within the grand narrative ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:50 am
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Get Experienced: Pink Floyd tribute band brings total package
BENTON TOWNSHIP —While the surviving members of Pink Floyd—Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason-have played a few shows together since their 1994 “Division Bell ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:48 am
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Spring bazaar about shopping local
BUCHANAN—“Shopping locally is what makes or breaks a small community likes ours,” said Ashley Gustafson, owner of Simply Homemade. With that in mind, Ashley and ...
by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:46 am
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Ready for a challenge?
CASS COUNTY — Those giant piles of snow out there are starting to melt, so what better time to get out in the country and ...
