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Community News

Local volunteer creating community through music and more

NILES — The free Niles Summer Concert Series has been entertaining music fans and contributing to the community since 2018, but the roots of the ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg grad defies odds, spreads awareness

EDWARDSBURG — Megan Cichoracki has accomplished much in her young life, graduating at the top of her high school class in 2023, achieving a Victors ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 5:00 am

Business

Niles tea shop provides destination for events, community, and atmosphere

NILES — Since opening just a few years ago, Apothica Teas in downtown Niles has become a destination for more than tea, with unique events ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Monday, July 31, 2023 2:00 pm

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg Village Council hosts July meeting

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council approved multiple financial reports, made budget amendments, and elected to begin making electronic payments for village bills during its ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:24 pm

Business

Local brewing company growing through events, food and brews

NILES — Niles Brewing Company has continued to grow through events, food and, of course, beer, since opening in 2020.  Owners Brandon and Alyssa Townsley ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Saturday, July 8, 2023 11:00 am

Business

Two venues to bring unique event, drinking experiences to Niles

NILES — The calendar pages continue to turn, bringing us closer to the debut of the new Underground Laugh Lounge comedy venue and The Study ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Saturday, July 1, 2023 11:00 am

Cassopolis

Bullying, student progress hot topics at Cassopolis Board of Education meeting

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Board of Education met for their final meeting of the school year at Cassopolis High School on Monday, June 19. They ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 am

Business

Distillery growing and keeping live music alive in Niles

NILES — Iron Shoe Distillery is the home of regular live music in Niles. Each Wednesday night, the restaurant and spirits-makers host a variety of ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 23, 2023 2:30 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Village Council approves DNR Spark Grant application

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday. They returned to discussions on an application for the Michigan Department ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:51 pm

Cassopolis

Beach Bash success, Hilton Street project discussed at Cassopolis Village Council meeting

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday for their regular monthly meeting. Village Manager Emilie LaGrow reported that the recent Beach Bash event ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 16, 2023 9:44 am

Berrien County

Local band makes their stamp creating new sounds out of old

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In a local music scene that is rich and diverse in sound, The Erly is making a stamp with their own take ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:57 pm

Berrien County

Beatles companion brings personal story to Southwest Michigan gallery, theater

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — May Pang, a former music executive, personal assistant and production coordinator for John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Lennon’s lover during the ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Village Council discusses summer events

CASSOPOLIS — Summer events were discussed at the May 22 Cassopolis Village Council meeting.  Announcements were made for Memorial Day events, including the annual parade ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 9:58 am

Berrien County

Local hip-hop artist reflects on career

NILES — The path to music for local hip-hop artist and designer, Myron “HeyZeus” Waddell, was an indirect one.  He grew up in South Bend ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:17 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Village Council discusses master plan, library plans

EDWARDSBURG — A future master plan as well as a first look at the plans for the village’s new library were among the topics addressed ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:42 am

Buchanan

Buchanan City Commission discusses upcoming trail projects

BUCHANAN — Much was discussed during the Buchanan City Commission’s meeting Monday at the Buchanan City Hall. Friends of McCoy Creek Trail chair Jerry Flenar ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:30 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Common Concert Series to return June 1

BUCHANAN — The Common Concert Series in Buchanan is returning soon. Each summer, the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation and the City of Buchanan bring free ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:45 am

Berrien County

Vickers Theatre enters next act under new ownership

THREE OAKS — Patrons to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks may have noticed some changes to the venue in the past six months.  The art ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:00 pm

Lifestyles

River Bend Film Festival celebrates 23 years

GOSHEN — The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 7:00 pm

Cass County

Cass County Commissioners discuss National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

CASSOPOLIS — The April 20th Cass County Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting was opened with an apology from Commissioner RJ Lee. Lee had recently ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 pm

Community News

Brandywine grad pens first children’s book

NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz the Bee” tells the tale of the ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:22 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Village Council discusses road repairs, finances

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regularly monthly board meeting on Monday to discuss repairs on infrastructure, financial plans, and services for ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:32 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis councilmember’s attempt to remove lake board member fails

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis Village Council member’s motion to remove and replace a member of the lake board failed during Monday’s meeting at the village ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:25 am

Community News

South Bend band releases new album

SOUTH BEND — South Bend musicians Spaceships are set to release their latest album on Friday, March 24th.  “Ruins”, the band’s fourth album, will be ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Friday, March 24, 2023 1:21 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg cannabis business interested in opening smoking lounge

EDWARDSBURG — A local cannabis business voiced its desire to explore the possibility of opening a smoking lounge during Monday’s Edwardsburg Village Council meeting. Representatives ... Read more

by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:25 pm

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