Three major grants awarded to Present Pillars

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Three major grants have been awarded to Present Pillars, a Benton Harbor-based advocacy group that promotes fatherhood and champions the cause of fathers. Present Pillars Director James Gunter tells us the organization is receiving $150,000 over two

St. Joe to ‘Light Up The Bluff’ next Friday

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Coming up next Friday, the city of St. Joseph will light up the bluff for the holidays. St. Joe Today’s Daniele Crevier tells us the St. Joseph High School Choir will kick off Light Up the Bluff

Berrien Deputies complete Corrections Academy training

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Three Berrien County Sheriff’s Deputies recently graduated from the Corrections Academy hosted by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies Hunter Kirk, Samuel Douglass and Bryan Elkins graduated on this week from the Corrections Academy. The four-week academy

South Haven Chamber Director announces retirement

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South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Director Kathy Wagaman is retiring. Wagaman announced her plans to the chamber board of directors last month, and her last day will be February 28. She tells us she’s seen a

Michigan Maritime Museum prepares for the holidays

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The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is gearing up for the holidays with its annual Holidays at the Heritage Center. Visitors can capture the Christmas spirit at three events. Maritime Museum spokesperson Brent Paige tells us

Free Run Cellars to begin new chapter as Independent Winery

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One of the smaller boutique wineries in Michigan’s Great Southwest will be going forward under new independent ownership, spinning off from the larger Moersch Hospitality Group, which owns the Round Barn and Tabor Hill brands.  Free Run