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berrien county board of commissioners

DAV drivers recognized

ST. JOSEPH — Twenty-five volunteer drivers who ferry veterans to medical appointments were thanked Thursday by the Berrien County veterans service office during the Board ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, December 10, 2012 12:41 pm

Cass County

Elected Cass County officials get raise

CASSOPOLIS — With its contraction imminent from 15 to seven members, the question of pay and perks for the downsized Cass County Board of Commissioners ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, December 9, 2012 6:15 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac parade largest ever

Dowagiac’s 31st annual Christmas parade set a 117-unit record Friday night. Grand Marshal Tom Atkinson and Victorian Town Crier Jim Torbet led the procession concluded ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, December 9, 2012 6:03 pm

Dowagiac Area History Museum

Furnace industry made Dowagiac

“Furnace City” enjoyed five companies until the era ended 50 years ago in 1962. Rudy’s followed Round Oak in 1915, Premier came along in 1920, Dowagiac ... Read more

by John Eby, Friday, December 7, 2012 11:31 am

Dowagiac Rotary Club

Burns excels at singing anthem

It’s a good thing music lifts spirits because singing before an arena of 20,000 people staring at you feels like a “bottomless pit.” Read more

by John Eby, Friday, December 7, 2012 11:29 am

Edwardsburg Primary School

A galaxy close, close to home

Here’s how a guy with his head in the clouds and stars in his eyes brings it down to earth in time for teaching. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, December 6, 2012 5:10 pm

Education

Locals monitor ‘attack on public education’

Dr. Kevin Ivers, Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) superintendent, is carefully monitoring a potential “attack on public education” brewing in the lame-duck legislature. Two ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:30 pm

Backside of the Helping Hand

Welfare investigator writes book

EDWARDSBURG — Author Dan E. “Moe” Johnson realized his “bucket list” by 45 — shortly after adding his master’s degree from the University of Notre ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:35 am

31st annual Christmas parade

Christmas parade expects to set record

Dowagiac’s 31st annual Christmas parade expects to set a record Friday night with 119 units, up from 111 in 2011. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 11:32 am

Bob Brown

Friends help resurrect cemetery

Rufus Rose gives two Niles churches and a Buchanan cemetery something in common. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, December 3, 2012 5:47 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Berrien County Commissioners make appointments

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Board of Commissioners made appointments Nov. 29: • Planning Commission — reappointed James Meister, Rodney Krieger and Les White for ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, December 3, 2012 5:35 pm

Dowagiac

Feed the hungry campaign in drive

C. Wimberley turned the key on its third annual feed the hungry blitz with churches and other local businesses Nov. 26 and, by Friday, had ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, December 2, 2012 6:45 pm

Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital

Tree of Love lit for second year

Cancer survivor Terry DeShazo lit the second annual Lee Memorial Foundation Borgess Tree of Love Thursday evening in Farr Park. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:58 pm

Niles City Council

New Niles sports complex ‘not a done deal’

A sports complex for soccer, baseball and softball on the 26-acre site where Tyler Refrigeration sat “is not a done deal.” Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, November 29, 2012 3:58 pm

Cass County

Slatton still fighting discharge

CASSOPOLIS — Steve Slatton wants his honor restored before he dies. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:03 pm

Cass County Republican Party

Republicans elect Irwin to succeed LaBre

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Republicans Tuesday night elected a new chairman, county Treasurer Linda Irwin, of Dowagiac. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:13 pm

Light Up the Depot

Depot lights not about the holidays

In three years, Light Up the Depot has gone from strings lining eave troughs to a 1,600-bulb display that illuminates the chimney. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:59 pm

Southwestern Michigan College

SMC names Becky Moore to board

The Board of Trustees of Southwestern Michigan College at its regular meeting Nov. 19 appointed Becky L. Moore, CPA, of Cassopolis, to its board after ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:45 pm

Dowagiac City Council

Dowagiac renews Pokagon Band fire agreement

Dowagiac City Council Monday night renewed its fire agreement with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians for three years. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:50 pm

Hunter Ice Festival

City trims funding to Hunter Ice Festival

The city’s contribution to the Hunter Ice Festival will be $500 less for the 2013 event, which takes place Jan. 18-20. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:36 pm

Heritage Chapel

Starks open fifth funeral home

Tom Starks, owner of Starks Family Funeral Homes, including Yazel-Clark Chapel in Dowagiac, Tuesday announced the opening of a fifth location in Berrien Springs. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:30 pm

American Legion Post 365

‘Elvis’ coming to Edwardsburg

Engelbert Humperdinck meets Elvis Presley in Edwardsburg on Dec. 8. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 26, 2012 9:21 pm

Dowagiac City Council

Vineyard Place renovating

At 33 years of age, Vineyard Place is looking at $4.8 million in improvements to retain its vitality for another 30 years. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 26, 2012 9:17 pm

Niles City Council

Camp company coming to Niles

A growing company that caters to campgrounds wants to call Niles home. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 26, 2012 9:11 pm

Lakeland HealthCare

Elderly can benefit from PACE program

PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, November 26, 2012 5:35 pm

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