‘She just worked so hard’: Albion dedicates Vera Simpson Way
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer Cars lined both sides of Jefferson Street as family members, friends, city officials, pastors and others who worked alongside Vera Simpson gathered to dedicate three signs honoring a woman whose vision helped transform part of…
Despite rain delays Festival of the Forks a success
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer Thunder and lightning couldn’t stop Albion’s 59th Festival of the Forks on Saturday; the weather just delayed the day’s festivities a bit. Conditions on Friday couldn’t have been more different, with sunny skies overhead for…
Questions, adjustments keep Albion projects moving
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer Plans changed, questions led to second looks, and persistence paid off in several different ways at Monday’s Albion City Council meeting. Council approved several agenda items Monday, while other questions were left for staff or…
Lady Shamrocks defeat Coloma Comets 3-0!
The Berrien Springs High School varsity volleyball team defeated the Coloma Comets 3-0 by scores of 25-16, 25-23, 25-12, Coach Jake Skelly reported. Emma Stuckey had four aces and Rowan Beebe had three aces, Dylan Rospierski had 12 kills, Roslyn…
Semi-truck driver injured when vehicle overturns in south-bound lane os St. Joseph Valley Parkway near Snow Road
Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Officer James Wyss reported that Valerie Turner, driving a Freightliner owned by Made It Logistics of Fort Worth, Texas, stated that she swerved to avoid hitting an animal and then lost control of her vehicle, overturning…
Chapel Hill Arts & Crafts Show is Oct. 3rd at fairgrounds!
The 47th annual Chapel Hill United Methodist Church’s annual Arts & Crafts Show will be held October 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the commercial barns at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs. Approximately 270 artists…
Projects totaling $4.23 million were done this past summer on the Berrien Springs Public School District campus and at Rock Community Park
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Bruce reported on the first two weeks of school at the recent Board of Education meeting as classes began Aug. 31, and CARMI Design representatives reported on projects that were done over the summer. “We’ve had a…
Demolition would cost millions of dollars future of former Berrien General Hospital property remains uncertain
By Debra Haight J-E Correspondent Recent action by the Berrien County Commissioners has made the future of the former Berrien General Hospital property even more uncertain. The hospital building on Dean’s Hill Road has been vacant since the Sacred Heart…
Villwocks Outdoor Living invites community to Fall Familiy Festival on October 22nd
Villwocks Outdoor Living will welcome families from across Southwest Michigan for its Fall Family Festival on Thursday, October 22, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on M-139 in Berrien Springs. The free community event will bring together local businesses and organizations…
Jonesy: Michigan Cattails benefit the overall health of the environment and wildlife
By Journalist Jay If you’re lucky enough to have a wetland, pond, or persistent wet area on your property, there is a very good chance you have cattails there. The cattail is an emergent plant commonly found on the edges…
The Past Is Always Present
By Brian E. Strayer Let the Cat Out of the Bag Have you ever noticed that cats, unlike dogs, seem to enjoy hiding inside bags and boxes? Over the course of my childhood, we had at least a dozen cats…
A Different Perspective: “Local News; Local Officials; Local Government”
By John R. Nay Seeing that Page One(1) above-the-fold photo in last week’s Journal Era prompted a mix of emotions in me – all negative. The picture of the vandalism at the new park facilities left me unhappily surprised, saddened,…
“The Story of Carbon Dioxide III”
By Tom Kimmel The other day I ran into—figuratively speaking—the Berrien Springs public works people who are best known for plowing snow and putting up Christmas decorations in town and who drive out to one of my farms regularly dumping…
Game of the Week: Constantine spoils Schoolcraft homecoming, undefeated record with rivalry victory
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director SCHOOLCRAFT — A tenacious defensive effort and a powerful Wing-T run game that chews up the clock and shortens games are staples of Constantine football.Both of those ingredients were on display in full effect last Friday…
Cross Country RoundupSturgis fourth at Holly Invite, split against Paw Paw
SPRINGFIELD — Both the Sturgis girls and boys cross country teams ran at the 58th Annual Holly Invitational last Saturday, with all teams having to contend with rainy and muddy conditions on the course. The Lady Trojans placed fourth, finishing…
Out and About: Dickens, getting out of depression, and fall colors
“The sun himself is weak when he first rises, and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” -Charles DickensWith the world in its current situation, it’s not difficult to feel a little depressed. With a little help, the…
County Fair rolls along
The St. Joseph County Grange Fair opened this week, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 26 with harness racing taking place on Sunday, Sept. 27. Pictured at left is a performer from The Steamers Thrill Show balancing on five stacked chairs…
Results of Sturgis Public Schools community survey released Priority, scope of proposed projects may have brought failure of bond proposal
By Dennis Volkert Sturgis Public Schools this week released results of a survey that explored priorities, concerns and expectations of community members in the district and surrounding communities.The goal was to identify areas of common ground and build a clear…
Road Commission employee faces ‘Super Drunk’ charge in June crash
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A now-former high-level employee with the St. Joseph County Road Commission is facing drunk driving charges, including a “Super Drunk” charge, stemming from a crash that occurred back in June in Burr…
Fire destroys garage, cars at local auto parts store
By Robert TomlinsonNews Director THREE RIVERS — A fire at a local auto parts store Tuesday morning destroyed a garage building and a couple of cars.According to Three Rivers Fire Department Assistant Chief Chad Witt, firefighters were called to Eagle…
