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Handmade gift pays tribute to Cass County Historic Courthouse

CASS COUNTY — On the first floor of the Cass County Historic Courthouse, a large American flag pays ...

Local Government

Cass County commissioners deadlock over pay raises

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners won’t be getting a pay raise over the next four years after commissioners ...

Community News

Buchanan receives grant for Riverfront Park boat launch project

BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced Tuesday that it has received a $230,000 grant award from the ...

Cassopolis

Cass County Administrator resigns

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County will be searching to fill the county’s top administrative post following the resignation of ...

Community News

Niles partners with publisher for book on city’s history

NILES — A book documenting and celebrating the history of Niles is now in development. The Niles City ...

Community News

Cassopolis Village Council discusses rescheduling meetings

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council continued their discussion about the rescheduling of meetings on Monday. Trustee Pedersen ...

Community News

Dowagiac City Council approves joint ambulance service agreement update

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council moved to approve an updated Joint Ambulance Services Agreement with Pokagon Township, ...

Local Government

Buchanan receives good financial news

BUCHANAN — The city of Buchanan is in good financial shape, auditor Brian Hake told Buchanan City Commissioners ...

Local Government

Niles City Council bids farewell to outgoing members

NILES — The Niles community bid farewell to outgoing members of the Niles City Council last week. John ...

Local Government

Niles City Council welcomes new members

NILES — The Niles City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks. Sheila Koebel and Jessica Nelson ...

Community News

Buchanan to draft contract with Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners are looking to establish a new relationship with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber ...

Community News

Buchanan selects new city manager

BUCHANAN — Tony McGhee has been selected as the new Buchanan City Manager after a second round of ...

Community News

Pat Ham student appointed honorary member of Dowagiac City Council

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized its “newest and youngest” member Monday in a special ceremony. City ...

Community News

McCollum Livery project added to Buchanan’s social district

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners took action in support of the McCollum Livery project Monday night and heard ...

Community News

Meet the candidates running for Niles City Council

NILES — Listed below are Q&As with candidates for Niles City Council who are running for four open ...

Community News

Edwardsburg celebrates new iron filtration plant

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council received a long-awaited announcement at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, informing ...

Local Government

LaSata to serve as MJA President

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Circuit Court Judge Charles LaSata was recently selected by his peers to serve ...

Community News

Niles sends electric crews to Florida to assist with hurricane response

NILES — The City of Niles announced Wednesday it has dispatched electric crews to Orlando, Florida in preparation ...

Local Government

U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Tim Walberg for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District

NILES — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Monday its endorsement of Rep. Tim Walberg to represent Michigan’s ...

Community News

Cass County employees recognized for outstanding service with MI-HOPE program

CASS COUNTY — Four Cass County employees were recognized at the Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday for going ...

Local Government

Cass County Democratic Party hosts candidate meet-and-greet

CASSOPOLIS — Local residents had the opportunity last weekend to ask questions to candidates running for positions in ...

Local Government

Women for Trump hosts Cassopolis rally

CASSOPOLIS — The Women For Trump of Southwest Michigan hosted a rally Saturday, Sept. 28 at the historic ...

Local Government

Cass County commissioners approve budget

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners approved a new budget Tuesday at a special county board meeting but it ...

Local Government

Berrien County Commissioners award bid for for 500 Circle building renovation project

ST. JOSEPH – Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured discussion on whether to change the board’s ...

Community News

County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update Thursday on the county’s 500 Circle project in Buchanan. ...

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