Community Corner
🌱 Former Andrews faculty arrested in Texas on serious child-related charges
Coming up: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Berrien Springs Patch calendar

Greetings Berrien Springs! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Former Andrews faculty arrested in Texas on serious child-related charges
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Andrews Faculty Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day Arrested in Texas (fulcrum7.com) — Former Andrews University faculty members Heather and Seth Day, once part of the Berrien Springs academic community, were arrested in Texas on serious child injury charges, with Seth also facing a sexual assault of a child charge. Authorities say the allegations do not involve Southwestern Adventist University students, and few details have been released as the investigation continues and both are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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📸 Around Berrien Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Berrien Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- TIPS Training (Techniques in Intervention Procedures) →
Berrien County, MI Calendar
9:00 am - Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting →
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12:30 pm - St. Joseph at Berrien Springs →
1 Sylvester Ave, Berrien Springs
9:00 pm - Bernstein, Brahms, and Barber →
Howard Performing Arts Center, 4160 E Campus Cir Dr, Berrien Springs
3:00 pm - Composting for the Absolute Beginner →
Berrien County Conservation District Office, 3334 Edgewood Road, Berrien Springs
5:00 pm - Dirt on Composting Class →
3334 Edgewood Rd., Berrien Springs
5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Wednesday October 14
📣 Berrien Springs Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Buchanan Annual Meeting & Dinner →
The Loading Dock, 325 E. Front Street, Suite 118, Buchanan
5:00 pm - Rotating Reads Book Club - October 2026 →
Glendora Bookshop, 110 East Front Street, Buchanan
6:15 pm - Family Story Time →
Glendora Bookshop, 110 East Front Street, Buchanan
11:00 am - Donut Fest →
Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road, Baroda
7:00 am - Kölschfest →
Round Barn Brewery & Public House, 9151 First Street, Baroda
8:00 am - Harvest Fest & Chili Walk →
Buchanan MI
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Eau Claire. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Pharmacy Sales Associate in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Berrien Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- Dale Yost, 99 – WLKM Radio 95.9 FM (wlkm.com)
- Girls Volleyball: Coldwater sweeps Northwest in afternoon assembly match; Bronson and Quincy win (wtvbam.com)
- RVIA Spotlights RV/MH Hall of Fame's Daryll Milnikel (rv-pro.com)
Stevensville
- Berrien County Educators Unite for 2026 'EdForward Conference' to Drive Student Success (moodyonthemarket.com)
Benton Harbor
- Benton Harbor Salvation Army planning new shelter (wsjm.com)
- Benton Harbor asked for permission to establish chicken coop at high school (wsjm.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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