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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

Community News

Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival

NILES — A group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an annual event to promote education and community betterment. The Niles Juneteenth Festival, now ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 30, 2024 3:22 pm

Education

Niles non-traditional programs graduate Class of 2024

NILES — Dozens of friends, family and community members gathered at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E. Main St., Niles, Tuesday night as a record 76 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:50 pm

Cass County

Underground Railroad Days to return to Vandalia July 13-14

VANDALIA — The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County will once again team up to celebrate the heritage of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 4:55 pm

Community News

Dowagiac hosts 2024 Memorial Day Parade

DOWAGIAC — Veterans, community members and city leaders gathered for a day of remembrance to cap off an extended holiday weekend.  The city of Dowagiac ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 3:07 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Niles hosts 2024 Memorial Day Parade

NILES — A string of floats, vehicles and city officials paraded down Main Street Monday morning in honor of the men and women who gave ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:16 pm

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Pokagon Band hosts annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday at the Pokagon Band’s Rodger Lake ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:00 am

Community News

Niles Charter Township swears in new clerk

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township has a new clerk. Dan Pulaski was sworn in as township clerk Friday afternoon in Niles Township Hall. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 25, 2024 5:00 am

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Buchanan High School graduates Class of 2024

BUCHANAN — Under the setting sun, the Buchanan community packed Memorial Field stands Thursday evening to see the Class of 2024 together for one last ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 24, 2024 12:44 pm

Business

Local quilt shops to participate in statewide shopping event next month

DOWAGIAC — Two area businesses will be taking part in a statewide event starting next month.  Dowagiac’s Quilted Oak Leaf, 53480 Glenwood Rd., Dowagiac, and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 23, 2024 3:32 pm

Local Government

Niles City Council greenlights Bluegrass Festival

NILES — The Bluegrass Festival and funds allocated for a fireworks event were approved by the Niles City Council Monday evening. The Bluegrass Festival, organized ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 23, 2024 11:26 am

Education

Niles Community Schools names new superintendent

NILES — Niles’ next superintendent is no stranger to the community. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education announced it has offered the position to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 11:40 pm

Business

The Releaf Center hosts ribbon-tying ceremony for new Dowagiac location

DOWAGIAC — A marijuana provisioning center was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business owners gathered at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 3:08 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac schools celebrate April Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during its meeting Monday night at Dowagiac Middle ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:27 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Annual Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park

NILES — A popular festival returned to Plym Park Saturday and Sunday that invited guests to travel back in time to the days of yore. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 20, 2024 3:27 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Health Department, Trial Court partner to address overdoses

NILES — The Berrien County Health Department and Berrien County Trial Court have partnered to address opioid overdoses by bringing a free Narcan vending machine ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 20, 2024 10:30 am

Buchanan

‘Ollie Strong’: ‘Human Etch-A-Sketch’ runs through Niles for local child battling cancer

NILES — Community members gathered at Riverfront Park Saturday morning – decked out in “Ollie Strong” t-shirts – to honor and support Ollie Gauthier, a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 18, 2024 6:52 pm

Community News

‘Seeking the light of wisdom’: Edwardsburg’s Monday Evening Club celebrates 130 years

EDWARDSBURG — A group of women gathered in the Edwardsburg History Museum Monday evening to chat and enjoy their monthly meeting. It was something the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:43 am

Community News

‘Human Etch-A-Sketch’ to run for local child battling cancer

NILES — A man known as the “Human Etch-A-Sketch” will arrive in downtown Niles tomorrow to support a local child battling cancer.  Tomorrow morning, Iowa ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 17, 2024 9:22 pm

Business

Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for The Embers

NILES — A new business was officially welcomed into the community Tuesday afternoon. The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce and other community members gathered to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 17, 2024 1:14 pm

Business

Ready to rebuild: Fundraising efforts underway to rebuild historic Ramona Roller Rink

SISTER LAKES — A 95-year-old business seeks to rise from the ashes after it was destroyed in a May 7 fire. The owners of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 17, 2024 10:58 am

Cass County

Cass County Commissioners provide dumpsters for Twin Lakes cleanup

CASS COUNTY — Two dumpsters have been made available for use by Twin Lakes residents as cleanup continues following the tornado that hit the area ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 17, 2024 10:08 am

Community News

ESC to host annual Hero Run event

EDWARDSBURG — A local organization is aiming to bring the community together with its annual Memorial Day event. The Edwardsburg Sports Complex, 27566 US-12, is ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 16, 2024 5:36 pm

Community News

Dowagiac students receive more than $678K in scholarships

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was host to a celebration Wednesday evening. High school seniors were honored for their academic achievements and presented with ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:58 am

Uncategorized

Buchanan commissioners talk infrastructure projects

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners heard updates on two infrastructure projects at their meeting Monday. In action, they approved a home repair program for the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:45 pm

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