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Cass County

Cass County resident celebrates 100th birthday

CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County resident celebrated a birthday milestone this week. Barbara Monroe, a familiar face at the Cass County Council On Aging, celebrated ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 19, 2024 3:54 pm

Business

Niles High School hosts annual College, Career Day

NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Thursday with students eager to learn more about career and collegiate opportunities. Niles High School hosted ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 19, 2024 11:23 am

Breaking News

Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election

CASS COUNTY — Come January 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Cass County.  After 37 years of serving the citizens of Cass County, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:44 pm

Community News

Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment

DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a grant from the Pokagon Fund to purchase a new gear dryer for the department. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:57 pm

Business

Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery to close after five years in downtown Niles

NILES — A local business will be closing its doors later this month. Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery, 104 N 3rd St. Suite 1, announced ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:13 pm

Community News

Winning Westendorp: Dowagiac grad coaches Ferris State women’s hoops to D2 Final Four

BIG RAPIDS — It was a March Madness to remember for Kurt Westendorp. The Dowagiac Union High School grad and current Ferris State women’s basketball ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 2:31 pm

Cassopolis

Council on Aging to host eclipse viewing party

CASS COUNTY — A local organization is making sure its community will not be left in the dark during Monday’s solar eclipse. The Cass County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:34 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan High School teacher named MDOE Regional Teacher of The Year

LANSING — A Buchanan science teacher has a new title in addition to the many roles she plays in her school – 2024-25 Regional Teacher ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:01 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners honor late sculptor Richard Hunt

ST. JOSEPH — Famed sculptor Richard Hunt, whose work graces the Niles riverfront, was honored Thursday by the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Commissioners approved ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, April 5, 2024 11:25 am

Community News

New perspectives: Local students appointed to Niles nonprofit board

NILES — A popular annual summer attraction aims to expand its reach and preserve its future with the help of local students. Niles Music and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:50 pm

Business

Honor Credit Union donates $1,000 to Dowagiac’s Music In The Park

DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer with the help of a local financial ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 5:36 pm

Buchanan

Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘Spirit!’

BUCHANAN — The Tin Shop Theatre is ready to perform its spring production. The historic theater, located at 108 E. Roe St., will be performing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, April 4, 2024 4:37 pm

Community News

Duo Form Plastics donates $9,950 to Edwardsburg Fire Department

Shelly Ditmer and Mike Ganger of Duo Form Plastics, one of the largest manufacturers in the Edwardsburg Industrial Park, presented Chief Bruce Stack with a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 3:19 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Lions Club to host annual pancake, sausage breakfast

EDWARDSBURG — The smell of maple syrup, fresh coffee, sausage and pancakes will be wafting through the American Legion Post 365 in Edwardsburg next weekend. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 11:37 am

Business

Starbucks to open inside Dowagiac Family Fare next week

DOWAGIAC — Shoppers will soon be able to sip a Starbucks coffee while they browse the aisles at the Family Fare in Dowagiac. The grocery ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:50 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg VFW to host craft fair, bake sale next week

EDWARDSBURG — Creativity and craftiness will be finding its way back to Edwardsburg next week. VFW Post 2284, 69982 M-62, Edwardsburg, is gearing up to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 4:31 pm

Buchanan

16th annual Buchanan Chili Walk Cook-Off set for April 11

BUCHANAN —  A spicy local event will be making its annual return to downtown Buchanan next week.  The 15th annual Chili Walk Cook-Off will take ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 3:08 pm

Dowagiac

No injuries reported in Dowagiac house fire

DOWAGIAC — No injuries were reported following a Monday morning house fire, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. At approximately 05:10 a.m. Monday, the Dowagiac ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 12:05 pm

Business

Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place

NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced last week that it is closing its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 11:28 am

Community News

Dowagiac’s 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences

DOWAGIAC — Two Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members of the 2024 graduating class. Abbey Dobberstein ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 1:51 pm

Brandywine Education

Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game

NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening for a cause. The crosstown schools teamed ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 8:50 am

Community News

Ambulance special assessment district progress continues in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after the August 2023 shutdown of Pride Care. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:35 pm

Business

Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub

NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole meeting. City officials, designers, business owners and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:25 am

Community News

Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10

DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2024.  The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 8:11 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union High hosts annual Career Fair

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was buzzing with career opportunities Wednesday. The school hosted its third career fair on Wednesday in the high school ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:04 pm

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