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Amelia Rodgers crowned Miss Niles 2024

NILES — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Niles community. When the dust settled, Amelia Rodgers was crowned Miss Niles 2024 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, January 14, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

Natasha Griggs crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024

DOWAGIAC — A new reign of royalty began in Dowagiac Saturday night. Natasha Griggs was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2024 Saturday evening at Dowagiac Middle School. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, January 14, 2024 5:00 am

Business

Annual Hunter Ice Festival kicks off in downtown Niles

NILES — The 20th annual Hunter Ice Festival has arrived in downtown Niles. The annual festival, which sees dozens of expertly carved ice sculptures placed ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 13, 2024 10:53 am

Buchanan

Buchanan’s Schuhknecht wins preliminary talent award at Miss America

ORLANDO, FLORIDA — A Buchanan native is making her presence known on one of the nation’s biggest stages. Miss Michigan 2023 Maya Schuhknecht earned the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 12, 2024 4:41 pm

Business

Salon 414 opens in downtown Niles

NILES — With 30 years of experience behind the chair, Jen Strickland is stepping out on her own to bring her talents to downtown Niles ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 12, 2024 2:32 pm

Business

Young professionals group rebrands as Dowagiac Connected

DOWAGIAC — A local organization has rebranded itself to better engage and support the Dowagiac community. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac recently announced a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 1:02 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time on multiple charges

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading guilty to resisting and obstructing police and other ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:00 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man injured in single-vehicle Wayne Township crash

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured Monday in a single-vehicle Wayne Township crash, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2:53 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 8, 2024 5:21 pm

Community News

Local organizations to host annual MLK Day Community Breakfast

NILES — The MLK Day Planning Committee and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church are gearing up to host their annual breakfast celebrating the life and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 8, 2024 4:59 pm

Community News

Laila Ali to speak at LMC Mendel Center as part of Speaker Series, MLK Celebration Week

BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes to the Main stage boxing world champion, international Boxing Hall of Famer, LailaAliLifestyle.com CEO, and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, January 7, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

Niles Township supervisor looks back on 2023, ahead to 2024

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — With 2023 officially in the books, Niles Charter Township Supervisor Marge Durm-Hiatt was proud of the progress the township was able ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:00 pm

High school basketball

Niles boys basketball rolls to 59-30 win over Lakeshore

The Niles boys basketball team started the new year in winning fashion Friday night. Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 5, 2024 11:44 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis nonprofit to host annual MLK Day celebration

CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit organization is gearing up to host its annual events celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Cassopolis-based ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 5, 2024 12:08 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac elementary school raises $1,000 for Hidden Acres

DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to give back to the community. Students at Patrick Hamilton Elementary School raised $1,000 through ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 5, 2024 11:42 am

Business

Mimi’s Tailoring Dress Store ready for new year

NILES — A new Niles business is ready to offer high-quality clothing and tailoring services to the community. Mimi’s Tailoring Dress Store, 117 N. Second ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 5, 2024 10:16 am

Business

Flavortown champ: Sister Lakes chef wins Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

FLAVORTOWN — A Sister Lakes chef conquered “Flavortown” Wednesday night. Sister Lakes Brewing Co. Executive Chef Justin Paruskiewicz walked away with $16,500 in winnings after ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 4, 2024 10:34 am

Community News

Dowagiac city manager looks back on 2023, ahead to 2024

DOWAGIAC — With 2023 officially in the books, Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson was proud of what the city was able to accomplish. Anderson said ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 2, 2024 4:02 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department was recently awarded a Michigan Fire Equipment Grant to purchase new turnout gear for five firefighters. The grant was ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, December 30, 2023 4:35 pm

Business

Souldier announces merchandise partnership with Notre Dame

NILES — A local lifestyle brand is partnering with the University of Notre Dame to produce a new merchandise line. Souldier, a Niles-based manufacturer, has ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:26 pm

Community News

Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month

DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this November. Nominated by teachers ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, December 22, 2023 1:42 pm

Community News

Dowagiac police hand out $100 bills ahead of holiday

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments were able to spread holiday cheer this season. Officers spent the past few weeks giving out $100 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:20 pm

Community News

Greater Niles Sights & Lights Decorating winners announced

NILES — The winners of the third annual Greater Niles Sights & Lights Decorating Contest have been announced. The overall winner with 517 votes was ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:04 pm

Community News

Meet the 2024 Miss Dowagiac Contestants – Contestants 4-6

DOWAGIAC — The 2024 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, December 21, 2023 12:52 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor talks busy 2023, looks ahead to future

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan City Hall has been in the local spotlight in recent months.  The city has been in focus since early November when ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, December 21, 2023 8:40 am

Business

Nitro Zone family entertainment center opens in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A family entertainment center that will provide several forms of entertainment for people of all ages throughout Michiana is open for business The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:45 pm

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