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coloma

Fun Park opens for 61st season

Have you ever heard a hog snore? Or fed dozens of deer from the palm of your hand? Ever rode a child-size pony? Read more

by admin, Friday, June 4, 2010 11:58 am

Baroda

Round Barn Vodka Open House: A DiVine idea

Round Barn's Fourth Annual DiVine Vodka Open House took place on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30 at Round Barn's main winery/brewery/distillery in Baroda, Mich. Read more

by admin, Friday, June 4, 2010 11:57 am

dunes

Dunes are largest freshwater system in the world

The system of dunes extending from Indiana to Mackinaw are the largest freshwater dunes in the world. Formed in three separate eras, they can ... Read more

by admin, Friday, June 4, 2010 11:55 am

buchanan hickory creek winery

Small winery makes name for itself

In southwest Michigan it's hard to find anyone who doesn't take advantage of the summer months to hit the area's wine trails, taste some of ... Read more

by admin, Friday, June 4, 2010 11:53 am

pizza

Silver Beach Pizza serves up hot pizza, cold brews in St. Joe

One of St. Joseph's most popular restaurants owes its existence to a perfect, frosty glass of beer. Read more

by admin, Friday, May 28, 2010 3:20 pm

beer

Brewery profile: Saugatuck Brewing Co.

Barry Johnson and his wife, Kathy Johnson, founded Saugatuck Brewing Co. after Barry decided that decades of flying around the world for an international sales ... Read more

by admin, Friday, May 28, 2010 3:17 pm

Memorial Day

Discover SW Mich. this weekend

Summer begins this weekend with several events and activities going on throughout the area for the whole family. Read more

by admin, Friday, May 28, 2010 3:15 pm

Benton Harbor

Golfing greats to visit Harbor Shores

Four of America's greatest golfers will be on hand when the Golf Club at Harbor Shores is officially opened. Read more

by admin, Friday, May 28, 2010 3:13 pm

boutiqu

Moxie’s reflects fashion niche

Monica Bolin had a very comfortable life. She had three children, a husband and a well-paying, corporate job at Whirlpool. Read more

by admin, Friday, May 14, 2010 10:22 am

Benton Harbor

Glassworks ignites fresh fare

Water Street Glassworks will be transformed into an urban bistro on Saturday, May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a delicious "food performance" fundraising ... Read more

by admin, Friday, May 14, 2010 10:20 am

beaches

Local beaches have rich history

The western shore of Michigan comprises the world's largest freshwater dune system - much of it available for people to appreciate as beaches and parks. Read more

by admin, Friday, May 14, 2010 10:18 am

Berrien Springs

Rock ‘n’ roll, beards and Ugly Mugs

A duo calling themselves Honest Injun and the Stool Pigeon (they probably have a different name, but that's what they called themselves, and lacking another ... Read more

by admin, Friday, May 14, 2010 10:16 am

baseball

Get away for the game

Baseball has always been a big part of Steve Ackerman's life. Read more

by admin, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:35 pm

music

Lorelei and Brett rock Czars 505

Czars 505, an underground (literally under the ground) rock club in St. Joseph, has a classic rock vibe that is expressed through the graffitied block ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:30 pm

brewery

It’s always happy hour at Shoreline

It's around 2:30 p.m. and it's a rather breezy but hazy afternoon in Michigan City, Ind. On a big screen that's hanging against the far ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:21 pm

art class

Kathee: ‘My work has always reflected my life

A printmaker from the age of 14 when she took a summer art class with South Bend artist Marian Pilarski, I was always the kid ... Read more

by admin, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:18 pm

Food and Wine

Lambrecht’s serves up the finer things in life

Behind an unassuming storefront on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph, Lambrecht's Liquors has been serving up the finer things in life for more than 50 ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:50 pm

lake michigan

Walking the dunes of SW Michigan

"Zee zee zee zu zee! Zee zee zu zee!" sings a black-throated green warbler. A dozen or so double-crested cormorants fly over in their distinctive ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:48 pm

harbor country

Is real estate on the rebound?

Hope is not lost for the real estate market on Lake Michigan. In fact, Realtors are seeing signs of an economic turnaround. Read more

by admin, Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:46 pm

cigars

Lambrecht’s: ‘Michigan wine is young’

Behind an unassuming storefront on Niles Avenue in St. Joseph, Lambrecht's Liquors has been serving up the finer things in life for more than 50 ... Read more

by admin, Thursday, April 29, 2010 1:43 pm

grapes

Growing up on grapes

Tony Peterson has got wine in his veins. Read more

by admin, Monday, April 26, 2010 12:56 pm

ballroom

Put on your dancing shoes

Just mention the old Shadowland Ballroom and no doubt many a memory will be evoked for those who remember it. Read more

by admin, Monday, April 26, 2010 12:52 pm

berrien county

Mud Lake Bog: Berrien County’s hidden gem

On Elm Valley Road, between Wells and Clear Lake roads, lies a rare and unique geographic feature known as Mud Lake Bog. Read more

by admin, Monday, April 26, 2010 12:49 pm

boaters

Students named to academic team

Michelle Rudlaff, of Berrien Springs, Eric Gorenflo, of St. Joseph, Ben Riffer-Reinert, of South Haven and Tom Walkley, of Pullman have been selected to represent ... Read more

by admin, Monday, April 26, 2010 12:46 pm

beef

Kaminski Farms specializes in fresh pork, beef products

Spring is one of the best times to be out at the farm. One of my favorites is a farm just off the Pulaski Highway/U.S. ... Read more

by admin, Friday, April 16, 2010 1:20 pm

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