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Applications being accepted for vacancy on Berrien Springs Board of Education
The Berrien Springs Public School District is seeking applications for the current vacancy on the Board of Education. The vacancy was created by the resignation of longtime board member Paul Toliver. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant…
Raise a glass for a great cause at the second annual Harvest PourFest at the fairgrounds
Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate at the second annual Harvest PourFest, a tasting event set to take place at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, on Saturday, September 19, Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator Jill Hein said.…
Rangeline Park’s Disc Golf Grand Opening
Tournament included ribbon cutting ceremony Ed Sill (he designed the placards for the golf course holes), Berrien Township Board Trustee Kevin Klug, Josh DeMeester with Fly High Disc Supply, Ethan Klug, who proposed the disc golf course; Rangeline Park Caretaker…
Berrien County Youth
Fair Section photos are now available at The Journal Era Photos of trophy and ribbon-winning exhibitors that have been placed in the six 2026 Berrien County Youth Fair sections are now available for purchase at the newspaper office at 101…
Oronoko Charter Township Schools as a special use in R-1 advances; amendments on use of old ag buildings, airport height regulations sent back for further review
By Debra Haight J-E Correspondent Oronoko Charter Township Planning Commission members took up three text amendments after public hearings at their meeting last week and ended up moving forward with recommendations on just one of the three. The public hearings…
Sports
Hurst scores three touchdowns in 56-14 home win against the Otsego Bulldogs!
—Ferry has first career varsity touchdown pass– Shamrock Louis Rome runs for a big gain surrounded by teammates Sin-Zcere Crowley, Steven Vazquez, and De’Jerryon Pullen. The Berrien Springs High School varsity Shamrocks, coached by Ben Iliff, made the most of…
Three Rivers netters sweep South Haven
THREE RIVERS — Three Rivers’ boys’ tennis team had their way with South Haven Wednesday, sweeping the Rams 8-0.Carter Fuller at No. 2 singles, Nick Karabetsos at No. 3 singles, and Jaxon Fuller at No. 4 singles all won in…
TR soccer drops matches to Otsego, Harper Creek
BATTLE CREEK — Three Rivers’ soccer teams lost their two road contests this past week.On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Wildcats were shut out 8-0 by Harper Creek. No stats were reported for the matchup.On Tuesday, the Wildcats lost a close…
Harrison football team rolls again
By John RaffelCorrespondent HARRISON — Harrison blanked White Cloud 44-0 on Sept. 3 and has outscored its first two opponents 90-14.For Harrison, Matt Latunski had 3-of-6 in passing for 78 yards and one touchdown. He rushed four times for 67…
Saugatuck volleyball comes up short against archrival Fennville
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—When Fennville and Saugatuck get together in any sport, it’s always a big deal for the participants.The volleyball match between those teams hosted by the Trailblazers on Wednesday, Sept. 2, was no exception.And while the Blackhawks…
Columns
JONESY
By Journalist Jay There are thousands of Praying Mantis species in the world Praying mantis get their name because they have very long front legs that they hold in a position that reminds people of praying. There are about 1,800…
The Past Is Always Present
By Brian E. Strayer That’s Just Blarney! Probably most of you have been sweet-talked by a friend or family member into doing something you had not intended to do. Given the healthy egos most of us have and our desire…
A Different Perspective: “That” Anniversary; and Are You Ready for Some Football?
By John R. Nay This Friday will be September 11, 2026. Another 9/11 anniversary has rolled around. As of this Friday at 0846 (EDT), it will have been exactly 25 years since the first plane hit the North Tower of…
Out and About: Harvest Fest, phone scams, and Labor Day
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” -James BryceThis Saturday, Sept. 12, the village of Constantine will celebrate their 2026 Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. until 4…
May I Walk with You? LABOR DAY THOUGHTS
Labor Day 2026 has come and gone and yet I wonder about work. As a Christian I believe that work is a good thing. Through work we get to be creative people, following in the God of creation. As such,…
