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Brandywine Education

Brandywine athletic department receives $20,000 donation for weight room upgrades

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local high school’s weight room will be receiving a facelift thanks to a generous donation. The Brandywine Education Foundation presented ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 28, 2024 10:37 am

Business

Downtown Niles coworking space adapts to evolving workforce

NILES — A unique coworking space that recently opened in downtown Niles is adapting to recent changes in the way people work. 2 Ten Main, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:16 am

News

Niles approves downtown art project

NILES — A new art project aims to enhance downtown Niles scenery. Council authorized Chris Stackowicz of CStack Productions of Edwardsburg to paint the alley ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 27, 2024 11:11 am

Community News

Hundreds attend Dowagiac Home and Garden Tour

DOWAGIAC — People from Dowagiac and beyond turned out in droves Saturday to view homes rich with architecture and local history. More than 340 people ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:23 pm

Cassopolis Education

Summer Youth Theatre to perform ‘Gravestone Manor’ June 28-29

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Dowagiac’s Beckwith Theatre teamed up to present a free two-week Summer Youth Theatre that attracted ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:41 am

Buchanan

Buchanan City Commission talks downtown infrastructure project

BUCHANAN — Monday, Buchanan City Commissioners heard updates about the upcoming downtown infrastructure project and the results of water and sewer rate studies. They also ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:59 am

Business

Dowagiac pursues housing agreement at former Lincoln School site

DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring new housing to the former Lincoln School site. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 12:53 pm

Cassopolis

Vandalia unveils Underground Railroad mural

VANDALIA — Vandalia has a rich heritage of being part of the Underground Railroad. Inspired by  the desire to bring greater visibility to this landmark ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 24, 2024 2:04 pm

Cass County

Helping Hands’ food pantry moving to new Cassopolis location

CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit’s food pantry is moving to a new home. Thanks to an offer from Gerry Bundle and the Cass County Transportation ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 24, 2024 12:07 pm

Crime/Court

Battle Creek man arrested in Dowagiac road rage incident gets prison time

CASSOPOLIS — CASSOPOLIS — A Battle Creek man out on parole was also sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to prison for charges in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, June 23, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

Miss Apple Festival Pageant registration still open

NILES — The Four Flags Area Apple Festival seeks applicants for its annual Miss & Jr. Miss Apple Festival Pageant, which will take place in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 21, 2024 11:29 am

Uncategorized

PHOTO STORY: Annual Juneteenth Festival returns to Plym Park

NILES — Community members gathered at Plym Park Wednesday for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. Hundreds of people from Niles and beyond attended ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:08 pm

Cass County

Cass County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam callers impersonating law enforcement

CASS COUNTY — An individual is impersonating a Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputy and pressuring people to make payments over the phone, according to authorities. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 20, 2024 3:07 pm

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Buchanan City Fire Department hosts ‘Spray Day’ event

BUCHANAN — Children dashed and splashed across the Common Wednesday afternoon as the Buchanan City Fire Department hosted its “Spray Day” event. A high-powered sprinkler ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 3:33 pm

Business

Slope Frozen Treats opens in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A new business has opened its doors to provide community members with  tasty ways to combat the sun’s heat. Jordan Anderson and Hector ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 2:04 pm

Berrien County

Second annual Michiana Pridefest draws 1,000+ to Niles

NILES — More than 1,000 people gathered at Riverfront Park Saturday, June 15 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the second annual Michiana Pridefest. Sponsored ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:58 am

Community News

Dowagiac Fire Department hosts first ‘cool down’ event of season

DOWAGIAC — Laylin Park was the place to be Tuesday afternoon as the Dowagiac Fire Dept. hosted its first “cool-down” event of the summer season. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:12 am

Community News

Upstage Right to perform ‘Annie Jr.’ Saturday

NILES — Students from both the Niles area and greater Michiana are kicking off the summer with a musical. The Upstage Right Musical Camp is ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 1:10 pm

Community News

Dowagiac area fire departments to host ‘Cool Down’ events this week

NILES — Local fire departments are kicking off the summer by offering the community a way to beat the heat this week. The Indian Lake ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 17, 2024 12:22 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Annual Chieftain Golf Outing tees off

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Chieftain Golf Outing hosted its 21st annual fundraiser Thursday at Indian Lake Hills Golf Course near Eau Claire. Entering Thursday, the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 14, 2024 11:49 am

Buchanan

Chunk’s Ice Cream opens in Buchanan

BUCHANAN — A new business has arrived just in time to offer customers in Buchanan relief from the sweltering summer heat. Chunk’s, 324 E. Dewey ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 14, 2024 8:39 am

Community News

Niles celebrates Women Veterans Recognition Day

NILES — During the Niles City Council’s Monday meeting, City of Niles Mayor Nick Shelton issued a proclamation to the Daughters of The American Revolution ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:50 pm

Business

Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce recognizes business award winners

NILES — The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders who have helped the city and its businesses to flourish during its annual Chamber ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 4:57 pm

Community News

EliStrong Foundation to host 10th annual golf outing

DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit’s annual event will soon be celebrating a milestone. The EliStrong Foundation, a nonprofit based in Dowagiac, is gearing up for ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3:46 pm

Local Government

Niles addresses public works equipment

NILES — The Niles City Council approved a series of items to address and replace aging public works equipment during Monday’s meeting. Council approved a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:34 pm

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