JONESY By Journalist Jay As winter approaches, we wonder where these tiny birds go to escape the cold. Hummingbirds migrate thousands of miles each year, seeking warmer climates to survive the winter months. Understanding their migration patterns, destinations, and survival…

Eau Claire High School celebrated Homecoming 2026 by crowning London Pratcher Homecoming Queen and Mickael Clark Homecoming King during halftime festivities at Hogue Field. The Fighting Beavers also defeated the Muskegon Heights Tigers 68-38 (see football photos in Section C).…

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 W.…

One person met last week’s filing deadline to run against Baroda Township Clerk Christina Price in November’s recall election. Chelsie Nitz was the only person who met the Sept. 10 filing deadline with the Berrien County Clerk’s office. Baroda Village…

Berrien Township Supervisor Bryan Bixby reported that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on Smith Lake concerns in October. Bixby reminded board members of how several residents of Big and Little Smith Lakes came to…

Two stall doors were broken off and trash strewn about and placed in the toilets  of the women’s bathroom at Grove Park. Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police Officer Keith Kirk has been investigating the latest incident of vandalism at the bathrooms…

68-38 during their 2026 Homecoming game! Eau Claire High School celebrated its Homecoming 2026 by crowning London Pratcher Homecoming Queen and Mickael Clark Homecoming King during halftime festivities. London is the daughter of Tiffany Miller, and Clark is the son…

—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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

The Village of Berrien Springs will hold its annual Fall Clean-Up on Monday, September 21 through Wednesday, September 23, by noon, Public Works Superintendent Dave Kunde reported. Village residents are encouraged to make a clean sweep of it during Fall…

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…

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…

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…

By Brian E. Strayer The Liberty Bell Many years ago, I joined a tour group visiting historic and scenic spots along the East Coast. One day we arrived in Philadelphia, one of our nation’s earliest capitals (the other was New…

The Berrien Springs High School varsity football team opened its 2026 season in impressive fashion Friday night, jumping on the Benton Harbor Tigers early and cruising on to a 51-6 road victory at Filstrup Field. The Shamrocks entered the season…

The atmosphere was full of smiles and joyful chatter as more than 900-plus people convened at the Advent Mission Institute (AMI) building site recently for an old-fashioned campmeeting, Aug. 20-22. The inaugural event occurred before the completion of the first…