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Community News

First United Methodist to host spring rummage sale March 15-16

DOWAGIAC — A local church is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 11, 2024 3:14 pm

Buchanan

Bebop’s Plant Shop takes root in Buchanan

BUCHANAN — A new business has taken root in downtown Buchanan. Jessica Ortiz opened Bebop’s Plant Shop last month at 101 Days Ave., Buchanan. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 11, 2024 2:33 pm

Cass County

Jones man gets jail time for LaGrange Township thefts

CASSOPOLIS — A Jones man who took part in break ins and thefts last year was sentenced to probation and jail Friday in Cass County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, March 10, 2024 5:54 pm

Education

Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident

UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that another driver was on the bus assisting ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, March 10, 2024 5:48 pm

Buchanan

‘Speaking Up With Women’ event honors Buchanan superintendent

BUCHANAN — A local superintendent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and community service. The “Speaking Up With Women” event held on March 7, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, March 9, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

Dowagiac Connected’s adult prom sells out again, raises nearly $5,000

DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much fanfare. Dowagiac Connected recently hosted its second ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 8, 2024 11:23 am

Community News

Dowagiac theater program to perform ‘Oliver!’ this weekend

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical group will be performing “Oliver!” in the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 7, 2024 2:20 pm

Community News

Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’

NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical group will be performing “Emma! A ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 1:55 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Middle School student wins essay contest

DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:18 am

Buchanan

Zen Leaf Buchanan votes to unionize

BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan retail cannabis facility, voted in favor of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:43 am

Community News

Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production

NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew George of the Niles FFA Chapter was ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:52 pm

Business

Grief support center to host food truck fundraiser March 24 in downtown Niles

NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way and pace is gearing up for its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2:22 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis FFA student wins state event, team turns in strong performance

EAST LANSING — A Cassopolis student took home top honors at the 96th Michigan Future Farmers of America State Convention this past weekend. Emily Carlisle ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 4, 2024 5:07 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools to interview superintendent candidates March 12-13

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent. During a special Thursday ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:18 am

Business

‘A new opportunity’: Boxing gym with global reach relocates to Niles

NILES — A boxing gym owned by Golden Glove-winning boxers now calls Niles home. Clare Morris Ramirez and her husband Dayan Ramirez have relocated Boxing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 5:30 pm

Business

2nd & Main celebrates first anniversary with new specials, wine bar preview

NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is celebrating its one year anniversary in style. 2nd & Main, a coffeehouse 127 E. Main St., opened ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 3:44 pm

Community News

M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday

NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to the next phase of the $27 million ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 2:15 pm

Berrien County

1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center

NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 11:56 am

High school basketball

Vikings top Berrien to reach title game

With a once double-digit lead whittled down to just five points in the final quarter of the Niles boys basketball team’s Division 2 District semifinal ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 5:28 pm

Dowagiac

Public hearing date set for Dowagiac ambulance Special Assessment District proposal

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, February 29, 2024 2:26 pm

Crime/Court

Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects

NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects involved in an armed robbery of Johnny’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:08 am

Business

New Schilling’s owner hopes to carry forward legacy in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its late founder. Oliver Fiala is the new ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:35 pm

Community News

Garry appointed to Buchanan Planning Commission

BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting was much quieter than it has been since early November. Less than two dozen people attended the meeting, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:16 pm

Business

Fire destroys Marcellus business

MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several area fire departments – including the Marcellus ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 9:44 pm

Community News

Niles’ first Black police officer dies

NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. Born on August 6, 1941, in Geneva, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:48 pm

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