Andrew Merica, Author at Leader Publications

Berrien County

9/11 memorial quilt displayed at Berrien fairgrounds

Shortly following Sept. 11, 2001, Amy Sue Leasure, of Arizona, put out a request for quilt blocks — 12 inches by 12 inches — each ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Friday, September 11, 2015 9:57 am

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Art Beat takes over South Bend this Saturday

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Michigan Street in downtown South Bend, Indiana is home to many of South Bend’s most iconic attractions, including The Morris Performing ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, August 27, 2015 9:40 am

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Work out on the Gridiron

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — While many people begin their Saturday mornings with a cup of coffee and the morning news, there are some people who ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:41 am

Education

Band preparing a ‘fiery’ new show

Three years ago, the Niles High School Viking Marching Band had around 60 members. This year, the band will have more than 100. Director of ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 9:28 am

Business

New downtown store focused on family fun, community enrichment

Beginning with the arcades of the 1970s and 1980s and continuing through the Xboxes and PlayStations of today, teens across the globe have developed an ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Monday, August 17, 2015 11:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac woman has nearly 10,000 salt and pepper shakers

To many, salt and pepper shakers are nothing more than kitchen utensils, used solely to enhance the flavoring of food. But to Jean Rowe, salt ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, August 13, 2015 9:20 am

Cass County Fair

Captain Explosion entertains fair crowd

In between each of the three monster truck competitions Saturday evening at the Cass County Fair was a rather unusual performance by a rather unusual ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 7:58 am

Cass County

Fair finale a hit with guests

After a week that saw everything from a demolition derby to a country music star, the 164th Cass County Fair ended with a bang — ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Monday, August 10, 2015 8:12 am

Giving

Brian Parker golf outing raises $60K

EAU CLAIRE — From California, Texas, Tennessee. From Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and more — they came. “There’s Thanksgiving, there’s Christmas and there’s The Brian,” ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Wednesday, August 5, 2015 8:16 am

Cass County

FFA members restore tractor to sell at Cass County Fair

On Dec. 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy rained bombs and bullets on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Read more

by Andrew Merica, Friday, July 31, 2015 9:41 am

Berrien County

Buchanan offers free family fun

Buchanan is known both locally and nationally because of RedBud Motocross, but according to Randy Hendrixson, Buchanan has much more to offer, including things that ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Friday, July 24, 2015 9:17 am

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Ship and Shore Festival returns to New Buffalo

NEW BUFFALO — John Moultrie knows his jazz. As the founder and CEO of iRock Jazz, Moultrie has become a bit of a local and ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:40 am

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Triathlon returns to Eagle Lake Aug. 1

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. — To swim an 800-yard dash takes strength. To bike 17.2 miles takes endurance. To run 5.3 miles takes perseverance. To do them ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 23, 2015 11:34 am

Dowagiac

Interact Club thanked for efforts

In the United States, polio was eradicated through vaccinations in the late 1950s. In other parts of the world, however, the disease still runs rampant ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:58 am

Calvin Center SDA Church

Gospel singer performing Sunday at Calvin Center SDA Church

In 1983, Lisa Powell wrote her first gospel song. Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 16, 2015 11:39 am

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Local man hosts fundraiser for troops, veterans

BARODA, Mich. — When Carle Post tried to join the military, his father, who served in the Navy for more than 38 years, said no. ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:47 am

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Local jazz musicians, teachers form band

MICHIANA — Buddy Rich, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Pat Metheny… These are just some of the great musicians that have helped to give life to ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:44 am

Dowagiac

Artist to turn Dowagiac streets into art at Summer in the City

In the thick of winter, when the wind chill takes the single digit temperature and plunges it below zero, you’re likely to find local artist ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 9:22 am

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Concert series continues through September in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Music has returned to Lake Michigan. The St. Joseph Summer Concert Series officially kicked off on June 24. Every Wednesday and ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 9, 2015 9:22 am

Eau Claire

Bartz wins International Cherry Pit-Spitting title

On Saturday, fireworks weren’t the only things flying through the air. Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 9, 2015 8:37 am

Buchanan

Barcia, Martin win RedBud titles

For the 42nd year, the only thing louder than the engines of 40 motocross bikes starting all at once was one word: “REEEDDDBUUUUUDDDD!!!” Read more

by Andrew Merica, Monday, July 6, 2015 8:44 am

acorn theatre

Harbor Country Opera presents ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘Phantom’

THREE OAKS, Mich. — Fantine, Éponine and Valjean arrive in Heaven to join the spirits of those who died at the barricades. “Do you hear ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Thursday, July 2, 2015 9:34 am

Brian Parker Memorial

Parker Memorial Aug. 2

Thirty-five years ago, 14-year-old Brian Parker lost a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Read more

by Andrew Merica, Wednesday, July 1, 2015 7:13 am

Berrien County

Niles High School band recycling metal to raise money

The Niles High School Viking Marching Band has come up with a unique way to raise money for their program. Read more

by Andrew Merica, Tuesday, June 30, 2015 10:47 am

fun

Mishawaka festival returns June 26-27

MISHAWAKA, Ind. — The City of Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department is ready to make this year’s Summerfest bigger and better, adding new vendors and ... Read more

by Andrew Merica, Monday, June 29, 2015 11:18 am

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