Community Announcement – Special Thanks

THANK YOU from Hannah Roberts & Family A Thank You Message from Hannah & the Roberts Family The Roberts family would like to thank all our family, our neighbors, & our new and old friends, for coming out to the watch party to support and cheer on Hannah at the Olympics. It was a magicalContinue reading “Community Announcement – Special Thanks”

Mayor’s Memo – They’re Baaaack

They’re Baaaack… by Mayor Sean Denison Our wonderful scarecrows have returned!  This year there are 240 incredible scarecrows all around town.  I have found my favorite – have you?  These annual creations are so much more than just cute scarecrows, they represent everything that is good about Buchanan.  They are creative, artistic, and are assembledContinue reading “Mayor’s Memo – They’re Baaaack”

Nature Notes – Issue 11

Goldenrod Abound by Jill K. McDonald As we’ve turned the page on our calendars into September, I can’t help but notice the changes underway in the great outdoors – all signs are slowly, but surely, pointing toward autumn. It’s kind of funny actually that on September 1st the air was distinctly cooler in the morningContinue reading “Nature Notes – Issue 11”

Buchanan Community Schools – Buckteen Reunion 2021

Buckteen All-Class Reunion Written & Submitted by Jerry Flenar & Joann Dodson Photos submitted by Jerry Flenar, Joann Dodson, Jan Jacobs, Brenda Klingerman On Sunday, August 22 the 2021 Buckteen all-class reunion was held at the auxiliary gym at Buchanan High School. Anyone who has been out of Buchanan High School for over 40 yearsContinue reading “Buchanan Community Schools – Buckteen Reunion 2021”

Past Event – BCYF 2021

Berrien County Youth Fair 2021 by The Buchanan Chronicle Team The 75th anniversary of The Berrien County Youth Fair was here! Some of our team attended at various times throughout the week, and enjoyed the fair food. We also took a poll of attendees and asked them what is their favorite fair food. We didContinue reading “Past Event – BCYF 2021”

Local Family – Veggie Farmstand

Brother/Sister Farmstand by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer When you go down W. Fourth Street in Buchanan past Buchanan Middle School, you will see a colorful veggie farmstand on the south side of the road just before you get to Bakertown Road. Welcome to C & C veggies farmstand! Coy and Cora Weinberg who attendContinue reading “Local Family – Veggie Farmstand”

Local Clubs – Buchanan Scarecrow Charities

Buchanan Scarecrows are At It Again! By Rebecka Hoyt, Editor and Photographer By now, you’re likely aware that the scarecrows are up throughout Buchanan. The Buchanan Scarecrow Charities have hung 242 scarecrows all the way from the east side of the city limits throughout the whole downtown area streets and to the west end ofContinue reading “Local Clubs – Buchanan Scarecrow Charities”

Buchanan Community School Bands

Buchanan Bucks Competitive High School Marching Band by Thomas Hoyt Being an alumna of high school bands along with drum & bugle corps, I certainly have an appreciation for school bands. Here in Buchanan, the High School Marching Band is no exception. The Buchanan High School Marching Band is a competitive marching band who competesContinue reading “Buchanan Community School Bands”

Past Event – Buchanan-Galien Lions Club

Lions Club host 2nd Annual Kickball Tournament & 4th Annual Corn/Sausage Roast Photos and article submitted by Jerry Flenar Saturday August 28th was another great day for the Buchanan-Galien Lions. The club hosted our Second Annual Kickball Tournament and Fourth Annual Corn and Sausage Roast. The events were held at the McCoy Creek Park LionsContinue reading “Past Event – Buchanan-Galien Lions Club”

Buchanan History – Berrien History

Buchanan History from Blogger Jennifer Gardner by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer Jennifer Gardner, is a history writer who resides in Berrien County. Recently, she started a blog on Berrien History. In future issues of The Buchanan Chronicle, she will be contributing some Buchanan history from her blog. This article that we have chosen forContinue reading “Buchanan History – Berrien History”