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High school softball

Buchanan softball rallies to best Ravenna 3-1 in D3 state quarterfinal

The Buchanan softball team is East Lansing-bound once again. Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:56 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan commissioners discuss reinstating DDA

BUCHANAN — Discussion about the make-up of citizen boards and committees and who they should report to in city government dominated Monday’s Buchanan City Commission ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 10:51 am

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Historic Victory Park reopens in Buchanan

BUCHANAN — A park that has watched over the Northside neighborhood of Buchanan for decades has a new lease on life that was celebrated by ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:08 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Inaugural Cass County Pridefest draws hundreds to Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of people of all ages, genders and backgrounds descended on the Dowagiac Library Pavilion Saturday to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 10, 2024 3:11 pm

News

Dowagiac mayor speaks at Cass County Pridefest

DOWAGIAC — The Outcenter of Southwest Michigan hosted the inuagural Cass County Pridefest Saturday at the Dowagiac Library Pavilion. The event saw hundreds of people ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 10, 2024 3:01 pm

Business

Native Michigan Remedies opens marijuana microbusiness

NILES — An established Niles marijuana business opened its new retail space to the community Friday. After more than five years of growing and cultivating ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 7, 2024 5:06 pm

Business

Dowagiac Family Fare celebrates renovation with ribbon-tying ceremony

DOWAGIAC — A local grocery store’s renovation was celebrated by the community Friday afternoon. Dowagiac Family Fare, 56151 M-51, Dowagiac, celebrated its renovation with a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 7, 2024 2:43 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber previews 2024 Home and Garden Tour sites

DOWAGIAC — Guests attending the Dowagiac Area History Musem’s Spring Lecture Series finale Wednesday were presented with a sneak peak of a highly anticipated event. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 6, 2024 4:36 pm

Cass County

Corewell Health Primary Care Dowagiac hosts community open house

DOWAGIAC — A new medical facility showcased all it had to offer to community members on Monday. Corewell Health Primary Care Dowagiac hosted its open ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 6, 2024 1:54 pm

Business

Market Van Buren honors local businesses, announces new brand

CASSOPOLIS — Market Van Buren recognized local businesses and leaders who have helped Cass and Van Buren Counties flourish during its annual awards ceremony Wednesday ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 6, 2024 12:54 pm

Cassopolis

Council on Aging, LEE receive $5,000 grants

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Mental Health Foundation authorized two mini grants to be awarded to nonprofit charities of their choice as a token of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 3:58 pm

Berrien County

State police investigating officer-involved shooting in Coloma

COLOMA — A woman was shot and killed by a police officer in Coloma Wednesday morning after reportedly pulling a gun on officers, according to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 1:44 pm

Community News

Take a look at Dowagiac Music in The Park’s lineup overview

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Music in The Park summer concert series is set to return to the Dowagiac Library Event Pavilion next week.  The series ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 1:31 pm

Business

2nd & Main launches wine bar

NILES — A popular downtown business has uncorked its latest addition, much to the delight of customers. 2nd & Main Coffee House and Wine Bar, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:12 pm

Buchanan

Munchie Mondays makes tasty return to Buchanan

BUCHANAN — Buchanan’s Munchie Mondays event made its return Monday, much to the delight of hungry community members.  From June to August, Munchie Mondays will ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:44 pm

Cassopolis

PHOTO STORY: Cassopolis graduates Class of 2024

CASSOPOLIS — Thursday evening, Cassopolis High School seniors donned blue and white robes to close the chapter of their high school experience. Cassopolis Public Schools ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 3, 2024 3:59 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis hosts annual Beach Bash

CASSOPOLIS — With music echoing through downtown Cassopolis and across Stone Lake, local residents gathered for two days of music, laughter and community bonding at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 3, 2024 2:40 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg graduates Class of 2024

EDWARDSBURG — 182 students made the transition from students to alumni Sunday afternoon at Leo Hoffman Field in Edwardsburg. Edwardsburg High School celebrated its Class ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 3, 2024 12:08 pm

Dowagiac

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Union graduates Class of 2024

DOWAGIAC —  The Dowagiac community packed the Chris Taylor Alumni Field stands to see the Dowagiac High School Class of 2024 together for one last ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 3, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

Dowagiac Fire Department hosts beam signing ceremony for new station

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department invited the community out to be a part of history Friday afternoon. The DFD hosted an open house and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:37 am

Community News

Annual Bluegrass Festival returns to downtown Niles

NILES — The sounds of string instruments filled the air around the amphitheater at Riverfront Park as day two of the 22nd annual Niles Bluegrass ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:24 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2024

NILES — A day 13 years in the making arrived for Niles High School seniors Thursday night. 178 seniors took the field at Vikings Stadium ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 31, 2024 1:21 pm

Business

Slope to bring frozen treats to downtown Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A new business will arrive just in time to offer customers respite from the sweltering summer heat. Jordan Anderson and Hector Rivas of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 31, 2024 10:25 am

Community News

Dowagiac, chamber announce Walking Challenge

DOWAGIAC — A pair of local entities have teamed up to offer community members a way to stay active and connected this summer while exploring ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 30, 2024 6:02 pm

Buchanan

Sunflower Skate Shop blooms in Buchanan

BUCHANAN — A new Buchanan business is ready to roll and grow the skateboarding culture in southwest Michigan. Jason Kelly opened Sunflower Skate Shop last ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 30, 2024 5:58 pm

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