By Debra Haight J-E Correspondent The recall effort against Baroda Township Clerk Christina Price is moving forward. Monday, Berrien County Clerk Stacy Loar-Porter certified enough signatures on petitions submitted July 31 and called for the recall election to be held…

The Rally for the Legion that was held at AJ’s in downtown Berrien Springs this past Saturday raised an estimated $13,000 for basic maintenance, veteran programs, and for interacting with the community instead of just “staying afloat,” reported American Legion…

By Brian E. Strayer Mugwumps Many who read Dr. Lyndon (“Jerry”) Furst’s columns years ago remained unsure whether he was a Republican or a Democrat. Sometimes he leaned toward the liberal camp; at other times, he expressed conservative viewpoints. It…

Jonesy By Journalist Jay This Indigo Bunting was photographed in a field of sunflowers by photographer Maguerite Eichelberger. Right now, in late summer, there is one small bird that is very actively reproducing: the Indigo Bunting. The Indigo Bunting is…

From Here to Iran By John Nay Good for Apple Valley Market (AVM) that it has reopened(!), even if only partially so far. As I wrote last year, “competition is almost always better for us consumers….we clearly benefit from having…

By Tom Kimmel I am pleased to state that the local police persons are earning their keep these days. They had a vulture hit a vehicle and a vehicle hit a deer and, most of all, the BS-OT Police handled…

By Debra Haight J-E Correspondent The Eau Claire Board of Education has a new member after interviews and action at last week’s monthly meeting. New member Susan Martinic was sworn in during last week’s meeting and replaces the late Don…

of Education after nearly 19 years of service By Kathleen Pullano Editor Paul Toliver Paul Toliver, a member of the Berrien Springs Board of Education for nearly 19 years, submitted his resignation to the board, effective August 24th, at their…

at 2026 Berrien County Youth Fair! Approximately 107,381 fairgoers attended the Berrien County Youth Fair for 2026 last week, Fair Manager and Secretary Karen Klug reported. The theme of the Fair was “Happy Birthday America” to coincide with America’s 250th…

Exhibitor Katelyn Dargus, front left, won the Large Animal Showmanship Sweepstakes at the Berrien County Youth Fair during competition on Saturday. Youths who exhibit large animals such as swine, horses, cows, llamas, and sheep, for example, are asked to exhibit…

at the Advent Mission Institute building site in Berrien Springs An old-fashioned campmeeting with a religious liberty theme will be held at the new AMI (Advent Mission Institute) building site, August 20—22, Thursday through Saturday, from 9:15 a.m. through 9:30…

Gavin Dandurand of Niles and Ava Totzke of Stevensville are representing the Berrien County Youth Fair as the king and queen at this week’s fair in Berrien Springs. The new royalty were chosen Friday night during a contest in the…

The Berrien County Youth Fair said goodbye to a pillar of their association this past April 6th.  Barbra J. Kolm spent eighty of her ninety-four years devoted to Fair and its future as an annual showplace for youth of Berrien…

By Brian E. Strayer First Baseball Game I don’t remember how old I was when I played softball for the first time, but it was sometime before I reached the age of ten. A bunch of us neighborhood boys and…

by Journalist Jay Queen Anne’s Lace is gracing the countryside Queen Anne’s Lace, whose common names include wild carrot, bird’s nest, and bishop’s lace, is a white, flowering plant in the family Apiaceae (wild carrot), native to temperate regions of…

Americans worry about inflation. They worry about the cost of groceries, gasoline, mortgages, and whether Social Security will be there when they retire. Yet the greatest financial threat facing our nation is one that receives surprisingly little attention: the staggering…