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Berrien Springs, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Berrien Springs! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have your say on Berrien Springs’ hydroelectric future
  • Remembering Michael Vincent, Berrien Springs graduate and surgical technologist
  • Court ruling sends Berrien Springs football to regional final

Also on today's calendar: YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
  • Friday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. I&M seeking public input on future of hydroelectric facilities in Buchanan, Berrien Springs (moodyonthemarket.com) — Berrien Springs residents can weigh in on the future of I&M’s St. Joseph River hydroelectric facilities at a November 16 open house. The drop-in session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, where residents can discuss river use, ask questions and share priorities.
   

2. Michael Vincent (wsjm.com) — Michael Vincent, a Berrien Springs High School graduate who worked in cardiac care at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, died November 3 at age 67. The St. Joseph resident was a surgical technologist and an antiques collector. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Steinke, and son, Tobiah Vincent.
   

3. Tuesday Sports – Tigers McGonigle named AL Rookie of the Year (wsjm.com) — Berrien Springs is headed to the Division 5 football regional final after a judge upheld Grand Rapids Catholic Central’s disqualification over an ineligible player. The ruling canceled their district final, sending the Shamrocks to Grand Rapids West Catholic for a road game Saturday at 1 p.m.
   

4. Bob Robison (wsjm.com) — Robert “Bob” Robison, a Niles volunteer who helped start Hope Community Church’s food outreach program, died November 6 at 79. The retired AM General tool-and-die worker also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. A celebration of his life is scheduled for November 14 at 11 a.m. at the church.
   

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  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Berrien Springs. Apply here.
  • Spartan Tool, LLC posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berrien Springs here.

Ok Berrien Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Berrien Springs

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