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Features
LatestNiles graduate retires after 50 years with American Airlines
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Food
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Living
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Why I Love Michiana: Jordan Anderson and Hector Rivas
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Shopping
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![Why I Love Michiana: Barbara Craig](https://michianalife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2015/07/BarbaraCraig-440x264.jpg)
Why I Love Michiana: Barbara Craig
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Do-it-yourself patio cooler
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Dining at its finest
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Party in style
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Physicians use love of music to raise mo...
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Female golf pro shares her love of the g...
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Finding peace of mind
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Plan a day trip to Harbor Country
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Niles dentist dedicates life to faith, c...
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Art builds community
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Art from the earth
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Happy birthday, South Bend!
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Court volunteer describes bond with chil...
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The house that Judith built
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A taste of Italy
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A recipe for success
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Grain to glass
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Dreams do come true
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Tips for first-time planners or seasoned...
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Romantic getaways minutes from the coast
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Gallery owner returned to artistic roots...
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Escape to nature
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Southwestern Michigan College founder ch...
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Rocky River offers ‘farm-to-fork’ experi...
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Do-it-yourself Envelope Pillow Case
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Michiana moms detail life raising twins
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A walk through history
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Grabbing a cup of coffee about more than...
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Lifelong volunteer dedicates professiona...
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Lipstick Jungle puts the ‘ahh’ in spa...
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St. Joe photographer creating iconic ima...
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Hit the slopes at Swiss Valley
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Examining the knot
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For the love of the game
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How to work out in four minutes
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The ultimate family home
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Eclectic tastes, hidden gems
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Food ‘n’ brew
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From the cookbook: BBQ Chili
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You’ve Been Spotted: Edwardsburg E...
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From the Cookbook: Garden Medley
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You’ve Been Spotted: A Spirited Ni...
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Behind the curtain
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Striving for greatness
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Trash to treasures
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All dressed up
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