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Randy Houser, ABBA tribute band headline grandstand lineup
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The 78th Berrien County Youth Fair is going all out for its entertainment lineup next week. Country music star Randy Houser will take the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the grandstand.
KFC Foundation grants Caring Connection $10,000
BENTON HARBOR — The KFC Foundation is giving back to a Southwest Michigan non-profit, Caring Connection Empowerment Center, which provides the only domestic violence shelter and domestic and sexual assault services in Berrien County. The foundation granted them $10,000 to make a project on their wish list come true.
Lake Michigan beach closes for E. coli, violators threatened with $500 fines
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- Health officials have closed a Lake Michigan beach after elevated levels of E. coli bacteria were detected this week. Warren Dunes State Park announced on Tuesday, Aug. 6, that the Berrien County Health Department deemed bacteria levels in the water too high for swimming due to high levels of potentially harmful E. coli.
Explore Planet Fair: a week of fun at the Berrien County Youth Fair
Mark your calendars and prepare for a week of family fun, educational opportunities, and community spirit at the 2024 Berrien County Youth Fair (BCYF). This beloved annual event, held in Berrien Springs, promises to be a memorable experience from Aug. 12 to Aug. 17. With this year’s theme, “Explore Planet Fair,” visitors are invited to embark on an exciting journey through the diverse attractions and exhibits.
Berrien County unofficial election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County for the Aug. 6 primary election with 100 percent of precincts reported. Senator (D) Elissa Slotkin – 6,048 Hill Harper – 2,843 Senator (R) Mike Rogers – 8,620 Sherry O’Donnell – 6,590 Justin Amash – 1,762 Sandy Pensler – 838 Representative in […] The post Berrien County unofficial election results appeared first on Leader Publications.
Niles man faces prison time for sexually assaulting young children
It’s 120 months to 15 years in prison for a Niles man who sexually molested young girls during a five-year period. Lawrence Charles Vail, 42, pleaded no contest to one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct in Berrien County Court. He must pay more than $500 in fines and costs and register as a sex offender.
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