Jill McCaughan, Author at Leader Publications - Page 8 of 9

Whether it’s mom’s secret-recipe stuffing, grandma’s traditional pecan pie or dad’s Christmas meatballs, cooking and eating special foods together are holiday highlights for many families. ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:35 am

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Sawyer Garden Center a holiday hotspot

Most of the leaves have fallen, and there is little green left to be found in Southwest Michigan, but the dreariness of winter will quickly ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:32 am

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Volunteer time can be most precious gift

With Thanksgiving now behind us, the winter holiday season will quickly kick into full-gear, and it may seem like every minute of the day is ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:30 am

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Southwest Michigan celebrates small businesses

The day after Thanksgiving has long been known as “Black Friday,” the day that retailers make their big profits for the year by offering discounts ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:25 am

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How bazaar: Holiday craft fairs abound

As egg nog and stockings start covering the shelves at the department stores and bows and wreaths begin lining the streets, another new trend is ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:21 am

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Water Street Glassworks gets Fired up!

No matter how cold it is in Benton Harbor, Mich., on Dec. 13, the galleries in the Arts District plan to provide warmth and cheer ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Friday, December 13, 2013 3:17 pm

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Twin Cities Players: ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

For parents, finding a theatrical production to attend with their children can be tough, even at Christmastime. On the one hand, parents may want their ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Friday, December 13, 2013 3:14 pm

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Heddon Museum showcases history

Long before the stocking of steelhead and salmon began, southwestern Michigan was a fishing mecca. Local fishermen still speak of the time when the top ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Friday, December 13, 2013 3:11 pm

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Ice skating: Fun for all ages

Winters in Michiana can seem to last forever, but that’s no reason to stay cooped up inside — with or without the kids. Ice skating ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Friday, December 13, 2013 3:08 pm

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Niles restaurant slices up unique, tasty pizzas

Mention “pizza,” and most people will probably think of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, topped with pepperoni or sausage, and baked on a crust. ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Friday, December 13, 2013 3:06 pm

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Barn Swallow presents ‘Nuncrackers’

Attending a holiday performance is a traditional way to spend an evening during the Christmas season. From ballets and musicals to choir concerts, school pageants ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:43 am

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Photographic fantasies: Sams and Stoick

Carl Sams II and Jean Stoick are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their award-winning and best-selling children’s book, “Stranger in the Woods” with the publication ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:41 am

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Family fun at Fernwood Botanical Gardens

The lake effect snows have started blowing in on the northwesterly winds, but that doesn’t mean that residents and visitors to Michiana will be left ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:39 am

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Holiday traditions light up Southwest Michigan

One sign that heralds the approach of Christmas each year is the lighting of the community Christmas trees in towns and cities throughout Michiana. From ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:37 am

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Tapistry Brewing

When Tapistry Brewing opened its doors toward the end of last summer, it put Bridgman on the expanding map of Michigan towns that call themselves ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Monday, December 2, 2013 1:30 pm

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Buchanan Art Center White Saturday

Like many other towns in Southwest Michigan, Buchanan will be showcasing its local merchants and non-profit organizations on Nov. 30. “The push is to shop ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Monday, December 2, 2013 1:26 pm

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Rustbelt Songwriters II

Michel Dasse is “hoping that by Saturday, everybody’s going to be sick of football and family and looking for an escape.” That escape can be ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Monday, December 2, 2013 1:17 pm

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O Christmas tree

The folks at Butler Tree Farm in Dowagiac, Mich. are definitely ready for the Christmas season to begin. “I would say about 70 percent of ... Read more

by Jill McCaughan, Monday, December 2, 2013 1:07 pm

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