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Lunker's

Lunker’s a scary place

EDWARDSBURG — Don’t be overly alarmed if your bloody server dashes through the dining room trying to escape a chainsaw-wielding madman. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:38 pm

Berrien County

Arbanas, Pagel play nice in debate

It wasn’t much of a debate with a civil campaign and cordial candidates agreeing on many issues. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 4:58 pm

Silverbrook Manor

Silverbrook Manor builds ‘barn’

Silverbrook Manor connects with the past so residents feel whole and at home. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:58 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Victim Services Unit No. 1 in state

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County’s Victim Services Unit has been recognized by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association as No. 1 in the state for 2012. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 5:56 pm

Dowagiac

Creative Foam investment to add jobs

A 12-year industrial facilities exemption certificate granted to Creative Foam, 55210 Rudy Rd., by Dowagiac City Council Monday night lets the employer invest in $311,774 ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 2:55 pm

‘Milestone’ release

Jackson jazz event scaled back

The sixth annual Franz Jackson Jazz Celebration: Blowin’ The Blues Away! will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Wood Fire Trattoria, 134 S. ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 22, 2012 8:34 pm

Berrien County Trial Court

Molesters sent to prison

Two men who molested 13-year-old girls went to prison Monday. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 22, 2012 8:28 pm

Kubiak's

‘Rod Stewart’ returning to Niles

For 17-year Rod Stewart impersonator Steve Bobbitt, every day is Halloween. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 22, 2012 8:26 pm

Niles City Council

Niles council mourns Gallagher

Niles City Council Monday night mourned colleague Patricia Gallagher, who served a record 24 years representing first ward. Mrs. Gallagher died Monday at Brentwood Assisted ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 22, 2012 8:23 pm

League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties

Meth slowing the flow

It hasn’t been that long since methamphetamine was a rural drug and farms were under siege by makers for anhydrous ammonia storage tanks for growing ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, October 21, 2012 6:17 pm

League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties

Meth mom begins anew

Britia Anderson is a mother of two, a Southwestern Michigan College student and works for Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network in Cassopolis. And she spent 11 ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, October 21, 2012 5:58 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Berrien budget unveiled

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County will spend $331 per resident in its 2013 general fund budget unveiled Thursday. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:36 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Road commission rebuilding

ST. JOSEPH — Twenty-six applications for seats on the road commission and 36 manager applications have been received by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 18, 2012 6:34 pm

E.B. Clark Woods

Buchanan Trek or Treat Oct. 27

Buchanan’s seventh annual Trek-or-Treat, which conceals costumed characters in the woods while showing off meandering McCoy’s Creek Trail, takes place Saturday, Oct. 27, from 12:30 ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 6:52 pm

Word of Life Family Worship Center

Anonymous donor pays off church’s debt

CASSOPOLIS — God moves his earthly vessels in mysterious ways, which is why Word of Life Family Worship Center burns its mortgage Sunday ahead of ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:20 pm

Niles Township

Niles Twp. trick-or-treat set for Oct. 31

Niles Charter Township trick-or-treaters will be soliciting candy on Halloween — from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31— same as in the City of Niles. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 8:08 pm

ballot proposals

Ballot proposal No. 6: rules for bridge construction

Proposal 6 on the Nov. 6 ballot would amend the state constitution regarding construction of international bridges and tunnels. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 7:56 pm

Niles Charter Township

Trick-or-treating on Halloween

Niles Charter Township trick-or-treaters will be soliciting candy on Halloween — from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31— same as in the City of Niles. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 1:06 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Berrien County levies park millage

ST. JOSEPH — A new four-year dedicated property tax with a dual purpose passed the Berrien County Board of Commissioners 9-4 Thursday. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 15, 2012 9:39 pm

ballot proposals

Ballot proposal No. 5: rules for changing tax rates

Proposal 5 on the Nov. 6 ballot requires that any future increases of the tax rate or tax base be approved by either a two-thirds ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 15, 2012 9:37 pm

League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties

Luncheon underscores meth woes

A League of Women Voters luncheon at Fernwood Friday focuses attention on Berrien County’s increasing methamphetamine woes. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 15, 2012 9:36 pm

Berrien County Trial Court

Woman jailed for bad check

A former Niles woman who cashed a fraudulent check for $795 at Crocker’s Party Store, 1702 Broadway, must spend the next 180 days in jail, ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 15, 2012 6:37 pm

Cass County Circuit Court

Home invader sent to prison

  CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who invaded a home was startled to find a woman feeding her son. On Friday in Cass County Circuit Court, ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, October 14, 2012 2:05 pm

Cass County Circuit Court

Cass meth lab sends man to prison

CASSOPOLIS — Judge Michael Dodge gave Matthew Mann, 43, of M-60, Jones, 48, months to 20 years in prison with credit for 144 days for ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, October 14, 2012 2:03 pm

SMC

Watson attending Enterprise deactivation

A Niles man who teaches at Southwestern Michigan College is looking forward to attending the deactivation of America’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Read more

by John Eby, Friday, October 12, 2012 4:07 pm

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