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Eau Claire News

Local news for Eau Claire, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

22 hrs ago | Packer

Downy mildew threatens Michigan cucumbers

No substantial damage from downy mildew has been found yet in Michigan's cucumber crop, but it could be too early to tell what effect, if any, the disease might have, grower-shippers said.

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Related Topix: Michigan State University, Benton Harbor, MI, Benton Harbor Metro, Byron Center, MI

Fri Jul 11, 2008

KEYC

Annual Pie Spitting Contest

Annual Pie Spitting Contest Published Date: 07-05-2008 10:57 PM CT And Finally tonight .The spit was flying in Eau Claire Michigan TodayThe International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship pitted young and old ...

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

SooToday

Amanda Jennings does less than we expectorated

Amanda Jennings has retained her title as the world's top female cherry-pit spitter.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Xinhuanet

Son takes top spitter award from father

Brian "Young Gun" Krause out-spit his father to claim his seventh championship at the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship at Eau Claire, Michigan.

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Related Topix: World Records, Canada,

Sun Jul 06, 2008

WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Man out pit-spits father, claims title

Brian "Young Gun" Krause has out-spit his father to claim his seventh championship at the International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship in Eau Claire, Mich.

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Related Topix: World Records, Offbeat

Wed Jun 25, 2008

WSBT

Berrien County men die in late-afternoon accident

Two Berrien County men are dead after a motorcycle and car collided Tuesday evening in Pipestone Twp.

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI, Dowagiac, MI

Thu May 29, 2008

Niles Daily Star

Neighbors step in to help

With rising gas prices and growing grocery bills, it is still the simple acts of kindness that make the biggest impact.

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Related Topix: Niles, MI, Buchanan, MI

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Surfin' the lake

“There's something about being able to capture a force of nature for a moment, to be on the sweet spot of a wave and have it take you to shore”

Where there's a wave, Lori Westlake is surfing. And although she has dared swells from Hawaii to Florida to New York, today she is mostly interested in the wind and wave forecast for Lake Michigan. via Detroit Free Press

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Related Topix: Benton Harbor, MI, Benton Harbor Metro

Thu Apr 10, 2008

South Bend Tribune

End of road for Watervliet garage

“Our revenues are down $400,000 this year through the Michigan transportation fund”

Declining state revenues have spurred the Berrien County Road Commission to close one of its six garages. via South Bend Tribune

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI, Watervliet, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, Benton Harbor Metro

Mon Apr 07, 2008

WSBT

Fatal accident claims Berrien man's life

An Eau Claire man is dead following a fatal accident near Michigan-140 and Naomi Road. via WSBT

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI

Sun Apr 06, 2008

WNDU-TV South Bend

Alcohol, excessive speed may have been factors in fatal Berrien County accident

Police in Berrien County are investigating a single-car crash that left one man dead. via WNDU-TV South Bend

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI

Sat Feb 23, 2008

South Bend Tribune

Jazzin' it up

“The harmonies are hard to pick out and have taken a lot of practice.”

The musical comedy, "City of Angels," has a unique claim for its music. It's the only musical written with an entire jazz score. via South Bend Tribune

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Niles, MI, Michigan

Thu Feb 21, 2008

Dowagiac Daily News

Nitz makes tax guides available

“Filing taxes never ranks high on anyone's list when is comes to enjoyable tasks”

Dowagiac's state Rep. Neal Nitz is providing free taxpayer guides to help residents complete their tax return forms. via Dowagiac Daily News

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Related Topix: Dowagiac, MI, Baroda, MI, Harbert, MI, Buchanan, MI

Sat Feb 09, 2008

Niles Daily Star

Deputy pulls couple from burning home

A house fire at 8297 Black Lake Road, Eau Claire, was reported to the Berrien County 911 Dispatch center at 5:01 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. via Niles Daily Star

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI, Mary Griffin, House

Fri Feb 08, 2008

South Bend Tribune

Berrien County man in critical condition after ho...11:06p.m.

“And I just wondered if that's what it was (this time).”

An elderly Berrien County man is fighting for his life Thursday night after fire crews say he was trapped inside his burning home. via South Bend Tribune

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Berrien Springs, MI, Berrien County, MI, Watervliet, MI

Wed Jan 23, 2008

WWUP-TV Cadillac

No Contest Plea in Crash that Killed Michigan Woman

A Wisconsin man has pleaded no contest to negligent operation of an airplane that crashed and killed a southwestern Michigan woman. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

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Related Topix: Berrien County, MI

Wed Nov 07, 2007

WisInfo

Wrongful death defendants point to victim in responses

GRAND RAPIDS -- The victim of a plane crash whose husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit contributed to her own death by her actions, according to many responses from the defendants. via WisInfo

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids Metro, Air Accidents

Sat Nov 03, 2007

South Bend Tribune

Lou Mumford: Not your everyday bag lady

“We can do something like that.”

The best place to be a bag lady? Eau Claire, by far. There, bag ladies -- technically, the Eau Claire Cherry Festival Bag Ladies -- have homes and families and only push shopping carts up and down the street ... via South Bend Tribune

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Food Festival, Benton Harbor, MI, Benton Harbor Metro, Opinion

Thu Nov 01, 2007

Dowagiac Daily News

Christmas parade deadline extended

“Generally by mid-October the number of applications has always surpassed 75 units, however, this year a significant number of applications are still en route”

If you've been among the hundreds of spectators of Dowagiac's Old-Fashioned Candle-light Christmas Parade and wondered what it would be like to march in this holiday event, there's still time to join this ... via Dowagiac Daily News

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Related Topix: Michigan, Dowagiac, MI

Wed Oct 17, 2007

Dowagiac Daily News

Cass County jurors find Eau Claire man guilty

“This career criminal clearly endangered himself, the police and others. We're fortunate he was apprehended before a tragedy occurred.”

Oscar Martinez Jr. of Eau Claire was found guilty as charged Tuesday by a Cass County jury of fleeing and eluding a police officer in the third degree and resisting and obstructing a Cass County sheriff's ... via Dowagiac Daily News

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Related Topix: Cass County, MI

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