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Business

Hidden Acres hosts annual Trunk or Treat, Fall Market

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Market Saturday. Guests were able ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 21, 2024 2:14 pm

Business

Downtown Niles to host annual Fall Festival Saturday

NILES — Downtown Niles will soon play host to an event filled with fall festivities. Niles Main Street DDA is gearing up to host its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 21, 2024 11:54 am

Buchanan HS

Franklin returns to lead Buchanan to 35-18 win over Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — Quarterback Jake Franklin made his presence known early and often in his return to action Friday against Dowagiac. The Buchanan senior returned from ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:08 am

Community News

Local veteran’s boxing program helps Parkinson’s patients fight disease

DOWAGIAC — Every Tuesday and Thursday, the exercise room at Front Street Crossing springs to life, with sounds of boxing gloves hitting pads echoing through ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 18, 2024 8:51 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg boys cross country places second in Wolverine Conference Championship Meet

OTSEGO — The Edwardsburg and Niles boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Wolverine Conference Championship Meet Tuesday at Otsego. The Edwardsburg boys ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 10:04 am

Brandywine HS

Buchanan boys, girls cross country teams win Lakeland Conference championships

NILES TOWNSHIP — The Buchanan boys and girls cross country teams both won the Lakeland Conference Championship Meet hosted by Brandywine Tuesday. The girls defeated ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 9:54 am

Local Government

LaSata to serve as MJA President

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Circuit Court Judge Charles LaSata was recently selected by his peers to serve as the statewide President of the Michigan ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 7:34 am

Business

Honor Credit Union donates $2,500 to Tree of Love fundraising campaign

DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help county residents gain access to breast cancer services is closer to its goal after a donation from a local ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:37 pm

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac falls to Hartford 6-0 in D3 boys soccer districts

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Dowagiac boys soccer team’s season came to a close Monday night against Hartford. The Huskies shut down the Chieftains 6-0 in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:16 pm

Business

Marion Magnolia Farms hosts fourth annual Oktoberfest Artisan Market

CASSOPOLIS — Vendors and visitors from across Michiana descended on a local venue Sunday afternoon for a festive fall experience. Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 14, 2024 1:27 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets prison time for criminal sexual conduct

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who sexually abused a young girl over a number of years was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 14, 2024 9:25 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan football airs it out in 38-12 win over Hartford

HARTFORD — The Buchanan football team took care of business Friday against Hartford with a 38-12 win. Quarterback Luke Zeiger completed 8 of 12 passes ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 12, 2024 1:48 pm

Cassopolis HS

Ranger pride: Cassopolis celebrates seniors after canceling football season

CASSOPOLIS — The William F. Scott Field stands were packed full of proud parents, family members and community members celebrating and recognizing the Cassopolis senior ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 12, 2024 1:17 pm

Edwardsburg HS

Niles, Edwardsburg ready for rivalry clash

EDWARDSBURG — The Niles Vikings and Edwardsburg Eddies – two of Southwest Michigan’s best football teams this season – are gearing up for a rivalry ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 8:45 pm

Breaking News

Cassopolis cancels last two games of football season

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools has canceled its remaining varsity football games for the season, the district announced Thursday. “After careful consideration and thorough discussions ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:30 pm

Business

On Base Productions a winner at 19th Annual w3 Awards

NILES — Multimedia production business On Base Productions has announced it has been recognized as a winner in the prestigious 19th annual w3 Awards.  Celebrating ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:29 pm

Buchanan HS

Frontczak, May lead Buchanan soccer to 9-1 win over Coloma in district opener

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan soccer team made quick work of Coloma in the opening round of Division 3 district play Wednesday night. Trailing 1-0 early, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 2:28 pm

Education

‘Cyber abnormalities’ responsible for EPS closure Sept. 30

EDWARDSBURG — Cyber abnormalities prompted Edwardsburg Public Schools to take its network down and close its school buildings on Sept. 30, according to a letter ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 1:50 pm

Community News

Niles sends electric crews to Florida to assist with hurricane response

NILES — The City of Niles announced Wednesday it has dispatched electric crews to Orlando, Florida in preparation for restoration efforts after incoming Hurricane Milton ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 10, 2024 7:15 am

Dowagiac

U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Tim Walberg for Michigan’s 5th Congressional District

NILES — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced Monday its endorsement of Rep. Tim Walberg to represent Michigan’s Fifth Congressional District.  The U.S. Chamber endorses ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:35 pm

Buchanan HS

Buchanan volleyball splits weekend tournament

SOUTH BEND — The Buchanan volleyball team split its games in South Bend Saturday.  The Bucks beat South Bend Riley 25-14, 25-14; Lost to Marian ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, October 7, 2024 12:56 pm

News

Niles downs Vicksburg 49-7

VICKSBURG — The Niles football team took care of business on the road against Vicksburg.  The Vikings scored 49 unanswered points on their way to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, October 5, 2024 9:41 am

Brandywine HS

Dowagiac earns 63-0 homecoming win over Brandywine in game called after halftime

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac football team only needed to play two quarters on Friday to earn a homecoming win against visiting Brandywine.  After the Chieftains ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 4, 2024 11:57 pm

Business

Honor Credit Union launches Pantry PowerUp initiative

BERRIEN SPRINGS — This fall, Honor Credit Union is taking action to stock shelves and combat food insecurity across Michigan with Honor’s Pantry PowerUp initiative.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 4, 2024 12:42 pm

Cass County

Cass County Democratic Party hosts candidate meet-and-greet

CASSOPOLIS — Local residents had the opportunity last weekend to ask questions to candidates running for positions in the upcoming general election. The Cass County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 4, 2024 12:25 pm

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