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Buchanan

Buchanan’s newest dispensary brings comfort, nostalgia to forefront of marijuana business

BUCHANAN – Walking into Pinnacle Emporium, 221 E. Front St., Buchanan, patients and customers will step into both a special and nostalgic environment. Whether they ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 8:42 am

News

New Niles restaurant eagerly welcomes guests for dine-in service

NILES – After months of pushing back its grand opening, the manager of Create Bar and Grill Nate Barnett is finally able to welcome diners ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:26 pm

Berrien County

Niles Township to consider internal candidates for fire chief

NILES TOWNSHIP – During the Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening, board members voted to reopen the township building on Wednesday through ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 11:02 am

Buchanan

Buchanan brewery earns Bike Friendly award

BUCHANAN – One Buchanan business has been recognized for its dedication to promoting outdoor activities. A newly minted Bike Friendly Business Bronze Award from The ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 9:26 am

Giving

Nonprofit hopes to better address needs of homeless residents

NILES – Some mornings at Ferry Street Resource Center, Executive Director Ric Pawloski and Services Coordinator Arqullia Lewis come to work and find random donations ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 29, 2021 5:00 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department reports continuing decline in COVID-19 cases

BERRIEN COUNTY – A Facebook Live update from the Berrien County Health Department Friday morning included revelations that while COVID-19 cases are not low, they ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 29, 2021 2:07 pm

Giving

Citizens Mediation Service hub installed at Ferry Street Resource Center

NILES – The Niles area just got a hub for residents in need of low to no-cost conflict resolution services. At Ferry Street Resource Center, ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 29, 2021 10:08 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Boy Scout Troop #541 to continue, adapt fundraising tradition

BUCHANAN – An annual Buchanan event will look different this year, but organizers said guests can expect the same meal they have come to know ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 12:56 pm

Buchanan

7Engines’ new president aims to open location in March

BUCHANAN – The blue and white building sitting just beyond the “Welcome to Buchanan” sign on E. Front Street has seemed on the edge of ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:00 am

News

Niles Housing Commission may see reclassification in its future

NILES – Change may be coming to the Niles Housing Commission. Monday evening following the Niles City Council meeting, the Committee of the Whole hosted ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:15 am

Local Government

Niles City Council approves system impact study for solar, battery energy storage

NILES – The Niles City Council meeting Monday evening was business as usual as members approved a Letter of Credit with United Federal Credit Union ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 2:41 pm

Berrien County

City leaders, health department address misleading article, inaccurate COVID-19 case numbers

NILES – Confusion over population numbers and COVID-19 cases bubbled up on social media last week, as an article made claims about Niles and its ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:48 pm

Berrien County

Winter weather advisory in effect for Berrien, Cass counties Monday evening

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Both Berrien and Cass counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service Monday evening. Regional NWS reports the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, January 25, 2021 3:16 pm

Community News

Niles Girl Scouts host drive-thru cookie sale

NILES — Cold but determined, four members of a Brandywine Girl Scout Troop #00260 worked away as vehicles pulled into the Hob Nob’s parking lot ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, January 25, 2021 12:58 pm

News

Historians, archaeologists with ties to Fort St. Joseph to give free lectures

NILES — Local historians, archeologists, and those with an interest in the fields will soon be able to get an update from those who have ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:00 am

Berrien County

Businesses in Berrien, Cass counties report disparities in mandate enforcement

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Local health departments are often the first resource business owners encounter as they navigate evolving epidemic mandates from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Saturday, January 23, 2021 7:32 am

Berrien County

Berrien County’s only homeless shelter raising money for repair

BERRIEN COUNTY — Emergency Shelter Services runs the only women and family homeless shelter in Berrien County. Right now, the road in front of the ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 22, 2021 4:00 pm

Berrien County

Spectrum Health Lakeland, Berrien County Health Department give joint update on COVID-19 immunizations, numbers

BERRIEN COUNTY — In a joint Facebook Live today between the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland, BCHD Communications Manager Gillian Conrad said ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 22, 2021 1:43 pm

Berrien County

New Berrien County prosecutor eyes crime prevention, support services

BERRIEN COUNTY – Steven Pierangeli gets texts and emails each day about violence and crimes happening throughout Berrien County. “I get texts every morning about ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Friday, January 22, 2021 8:22 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine Innovation Academy sees increased interest as students prepare for second semester

NILES – The beginning of the school year’s second semester begins for Brandywine Innovation Academy students next week. “There are lots of new kids trying ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:32 am

Berrien County

Berrien County launching survey to investigate broadband connectivity

BERRIEN COUNTY – Throughout the past 10 months, internet access has played an even larger role in how residents conduct their day to day lives. ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:42 pm

News

Niles Township Board discusses e-bikes, public works equipment

NILES TOWNSHIP – New equipment for the Niles Charter Township Department of Public Works, a healthcare supplemental plan and a brief discussion of the bicycle ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 9:01 am

Buchanan

Southwest Michigan wineries adapt to continued mandates

BERRIEN COUNTY – Escaping a little further north to experience a wine tasting with a group of friends over the weekend is a popular way ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:52 pm

Business

Organizers call Hunter Ice ‘non-festival’ a success

NILES – The 17th annual Hunter Ice Festival weekend was quieter than in years’ past — devoid of the sound of dueling chain saws in ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, January 18, 2021 5:27 pm

Berrien County

Short notice of MDHHS orders creates hurdle for southwest Michigan restaurants

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Last week, restaurant owners and residents were eager to enjoy a plated meal in a return to normal. Instead, they were told ... Read more

by Christina Clark, Monday, January 18, 2021 4:50 pm

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