NASCAR AT MIS | 2 P.M. TODAY: Economic woes keep fans from going to track (Detroit Free Press)

17 August 2008, 12:15 am

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- A few days ago, a few hundred hard-core racing fans hopped in their motor homes, buses and trucks, cranked their ignitions, and sent a rumble across the campgrounds on the east side of Michigan International Speedway. It was late afternoon, and the racing groupies were getting rea... read more

Fair opens with colors (Niles Daily Star)

12 August 2008, 8:22 am

BERRIEN SPRINGS - The Berrien County Youth Fair is under way in Berrien Springs this week.... read more

NY Giants Notebook, August 10th (WNYT Albany)

10 August 2008, 8:55 pm

Today's attendance was 2,520 (1,430 in the morning, 1,090 in the evening), bringing the camp total to 33,540 .... read more

Fire destroys a popular restaurant and spa business in Mishawaka (WNDU 16 South Bend)

8 August 2008, 3:22 am

Two locally owed businesses are a total loss after a fire broke out early Friday morning on Grape Road in Mishawaka. A third business has suffered heavy smoke damage.... read more

Music, movies highlight weekend (Troy Eccentric)

7 August 2008, 3:59 am

Items for the Troy Community Calendar may be submitted by non-profit groups in the city. E-mail the complete information to sarmbruster@hometownlife.com, and please include a daytime phone number of a contact person. Items are printed on a space available basis. JAMFESTS Local high school music band... read more

RACHEL MAY | LOCAL MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS: Bad Side party to last 3 nights (Detroit Free Press)

7 August 2008, 12:38 am

Three parts guy, one part girl, all rock 'n' roll. Michigan outfit Bad Side will celebrate its third disc with three consecutive CD-release parties running Thursday through Saturday.... read more