Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. The River Essence Group’s Pledge To Plunge ...
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Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other local businesses with a space to grow. ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 25, 2024 2:58 pm
Cass County
Cass County Commissioners talk law enforcement funding, courthouse renovation
CASSOPOLIS – Law enforcement funding was again a big topic at the Cass County Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole meeting last week. Commissioners also heard ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:39 pm
High school basketball
Arbor Prep edges Brandywine 33-30 for state title
The Brandywine girls basketball team’s historic season came up just short in the MHSAA Division 3 State Championship game Saturday.
by Max Harden, Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:07 pm
Community News
WATCH: Dowagiac schools tabs Blomgren as new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac has its new superintendent. When the dust settled, St. Joseph High School Principal and former Dowagiac teacher and coach Greg Blomgren was ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 6:46 pm
Business
Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles
NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, 1631 Lake St., a leading wire manufacturer, ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 3:14 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and Miss Michigan Maya Schuhknecht with an honorary ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 2:08 pm
Business
SMC hosts annual career fair
DOWAGIAC — One local school was buzzing with career opportunities this week. Southwestern Michigan College hosted its inaugural Career Fair Wednesday at the Mathews Conference ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:52 pm
Community News
The search is over: Dowagiac Union Schools names new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new superintendent is a familiar face in the community. The DUS Board of Education announced it has offered the position ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:20 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg stakeholders talk strategic planning, zero mill bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools continues to move forward with its strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs hosted an interactive discussion Tuesday at the ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:01 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools celebrate February Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this February. Nominated by teachers ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:38 pm
Community News
Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles
NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. Mount Calvary Baptist Church will host its ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:06 am
Berrien County
WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in need in Southeast Berrien and Cass Counties. ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:44 pm
Crime/Court
Galien man gets jail time on multiple charges
NILES — A Galien man was sentenced to probation and jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Thomas Joseph ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:12 am
Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as members of the police department was found ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 18, 2024 5:06 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation
NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and is asking the community for help identifying ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 18, 2024 12:32 pm
Community News
River Essence Group’s Pledge to Plunge fundraiser event returns March 24
NILES — Local community members are preparing to brave the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause next week. The River Essence Group ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 15, 2024 2:44 pm
Community News
Dowagiac moves forward with street improvement projects
DOWAGIAC — Key city streets in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The council voted to authorize grant applications through the Surface Transportation ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:03 pm
Community News
‘A place for everyone’: Mount Calvary Baptist Church celebrates 175 years in Niles
NILES — Nestled inside the historic Ferry Street neighborhood is one of the oldest African American Baptist churches in Southwest Michigan, a church that has ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 14, 2024 5:24 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan gearing up for Restaurant Week
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Restaurant Week, showcasing the culinary scene of the community. Running from March 18 to ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:35 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools narrows superintendent search to two candidates
DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. Following interviews Tuesday and Wednesday, the board ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 11:07 pm
Community News
Dowagiac elementary school raises $7,370 for Kids Heart Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to support the mission of the American Heart Association. Students at Justus Gage Elementary School ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1:35 pm
Local Government
Niles’ annual financial report shows clean audit, revenue increases in 2023
NILES — The City of Niles is in sound financial shape, as it received an unmodified opinion from Maner Costerisan on the fiscal year 2023 ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:41 am
Community News
Niles to resurface downtown city-owned parking lots
NILES — Downtown Niles parking lots in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. Niles City Council moved to accept the $354,461 bid from ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 12:30 pm
News
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $108,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community ...
