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St. Joseph woman preps to compete for Mrs. American pageant
ST. JOSEPH — Christina Frank-Lieberg isn’t afraid of dressing up or getting her hands dirty. The St. Joseph resident was crowned Mrs. Michigan American in May and is preparing to compete for the Mrs. American title in Las Vegas next month.
Michiana Eats Wine Tour: Hickory Creek Winery
BUCHANAN, Mich. (WNDU) - A back winding road in Buchanan leads to a red livery barn. Inside, barrels of hand-crafted wine. Hickory Creek Winery was founded in 2006 by a group of grape farmers. In 2017, west Michigan native Adam McBride purchased the winery. “I was in the military for...
Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charlene Gast, 78, of Niles, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles. www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Michael Opulskas, 67, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Arrangements have been entrusted to Allred Funeral Home in Berrien Springs. Services to be held on August 11.www.AllredFuneralHome.com.
LMC offers new program to help pay books for students
With the State of Michigan announcing that the Community College Guarantee will be effective this fall, providing free in-district tuition for the high school graduating classes of 2023 and 2024, Lake Michigan College is moving to use private funding to pay for books for in-district, graduating class of 2024 students who attend LMC this fall and for class of 2023 students who entered LMC for Fall semester 2023 under the Red Hawk Futures scholarship program.
Emily Hackworth chosen to be St. Joseph's next city manager
ST. JOSEPH — Assistant City Manager Emily Hackworth is the city commission’s choice to become the next St. Joseph city manager. “I’m thrilled and flattered, and I’m looking forward to jumping right in,” Hackworth, 44, said after the choice was announced. “This was an important...
Edwardsburg Public Schools to offer before, after school care
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools has announced it will be partnering with Camp Fire River Bend, Inc., to offer before and after school care to students in grades K-5 during the 2024-2025 school year. Care would be offered at the Intermediate School from 7:15 a.m. to start time in the mornings and from the end […] The post Edwardsburg Public Schools to offer before, after school care appeared first on Leader Publications.
Berrien County ALPACT working to reduce gun violence among youth
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- As guns in the hands of young people becomes a growing problem in Berrien County, local leaders are looking at ways to curb the violence. Between 2018 to 2023, 182 youth aged 18 and younger were referred to Berrien County Courts for firearm-related offenses. The majority...
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS AS A CITY
BRIDGMAN — The City of Bridgman celebrated its 75th birthday on Saturday, July 13, with a day packed full of celebrations and activities. The centerpiece parade through town went on for miles with about 70 entries delighting those crowing the procession route. “People were ready,” said Hannah Anderson, chair...
Pure Michigan oasis
Less than a minute from Lake Michigan, yet nestled on 10 private acres, this modern, custom-built log cabin/chalet home is surrounded by lush landscaping and beautiful gardens making this home your own personal, pure Michigan oasis!. The terrace spans the entire home offering an idyllic space to enjoy the endless...
‘Pop Tab Palooza’ brings in more than 800 pounds of pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House families
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana say more than 800 pounds of pop tabs will go a long way in supporting families with hospitalized children. These pop tabs were collected during the second annual “Pop Tab Palooza” drive-thru event on Tuesday. The...
Cass County Administration Building to be closed on July 25
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- On July 25, the Cass County Administration Building will be closed in order that the Cass County's electrical service provider is able to install a new transformer. The new transformer will be installed as a part of the construction happening at the Cass County Historic Courthouse.
Baroda man dies in motorcycle/semi crash in St. Joseph County
A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in St. Joseph County. It happened around 6:30 pm when police were called to State Road 2 and Chapel Lane for a collision involving a motorcycle and a semi. The rider of the bike, 29 year-old Tyler Lee Smith of...
Energy News Roundup: Climate change, energy transition are transforming the Great Lakes region
Those living near the Palisades nuclear power plant in Southwest Michigan remain divided over plans to resurrect it. The proposed recommissioning would be the first for a retired nuclear plant in the United States — but could pave the way for more. At a recent meeting in Benton Harbor that marked the opening of a federal public comment period, some of the plant’s neighbors said they were excited about the jobs it would bring back or the low-carbon electricity it would send flowing back onto the grid. Others were skeptical that the recommissioning would be cost-effective or safe. The public comment period ends on July 29.
7 Things People Love About Decatur, Michigan
From delicious ice cream and burgers to historical figures here are 7 fun facts that people love about the small village of Decatur according to your Facebook comments. 7. "Decatur was once the celery capital of the United States" ~Judy Spradlin. Judy is correct, the nutrient-rich swampland that Decatur sits...
Niles Rite Aid to close doors
As expected, the Rite Aid on South 11th Street in Niles is closing soon. The pharmacy will close on Thursday, and the rest of the store will shut down on Sunday, August 25th. Prescriptions will be transferred to Walgreens. Currently, the store is having a going-out-of-business sale with discounts from...
Eau Claire SDA Church Service, July 20
Tom Shepherd, PhD, "Praising God in the Fires of Life" Tom Shepherd, PhD, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Shepherd continues his sermon series, “The Prayers and Praises of Daniel and Revelation.” This Sabbath, Pastor Shepherd delves into the amazing story of Daniel 3 with a sermon titled “Praising God in the Fires of Life.” The church service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. All are welcome.
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