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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 ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, March 27, 2014 10:06 am

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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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9:44 am

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