March 28, 2019

LIFE ON THE SANDY SHORES, THE FRUITFUL FARMLANDS AND THE MAGNIFICENT VINEYARDS

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CHICAGO • LONG BEACH • MICHIANA SHORES • GRAND BEACH • NEW BUFFALO • UNION PIER • THREE OAKS • LAKESIDE • HARBERT • SAWYER

issue 13, volume 78

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Man found dead in Union Pier PAGE 3

Meeting provides residents with sneak peek at new and improved Union Pier PAGE 4

Grand Beach Village Council members discuss ongoing revetment work PAGE 5

Lake Michigan not quite at record high PAGE 6 New Buffalo Area Schools Strategic Plan revealed at school board meeting PAGE 7 Keion Brooks, Jr. chooses to play at Kentucky PAGE 9 Be prepared for arrival of ticks PAGE 10

JUST CHILLIN’

NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES CHILI, MARDI GRAS-STYLE Children enjoy revival of popular ‘Fun Fair’ PAGE 15

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PHOTO OF JANE WELSH BY FRANCESCA SAGALA