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Cass County

Visitors from across the state attend Vandalia’s Underground Railroad Days

VANDALIA — Cass County’s history and connection to the Underground Railroad was on full display for visitors and community members alike Saturday and Sunday. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 10, 2023 4:45 pm

Community News

Ludacris to perform at Silver Creek Event Center this fall

NEW BUFFALO — One of hip-hop’s biggest stars will be having fans “stand up” in applause when he comes to southwest Michigan this fall. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 10, 2023 3:03 pm

Business

Dowagiac Summer Festival, BBQ Competition arrives next week

DOWAGIAC — The sound of sizzling meats and the smell of smoky flavors will be wafting through downtown Dowagiac next week. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 7, 2023 12:18 pm

Business

Local nonprofit to host community engagement fair July 21

DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit is gearing up to host an event that will provide local residents with information about education, wellness and community resources ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, July 6, 2023 4:58 pm

Business

Blooming Bus Farms to host inaugural Bloomin’ Fest this month

NILES — A local business will soon play host to more than a dozen small businesses from across Michiana. Blooming Bus Farms, 2617 S. 17th ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 3:04 pm

Community News

Fourth of July Parade rolls through Sister Lakes

SISTER LAKES — Hundreds of people gathered around Crooked Lake Saturday afternoon for the Sister Lakes Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fourth of July Parade and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 3, 2023 10:00 am

Community News

Second annual Niles Jesus Fest returns July 6

NILES — The Niles Jesus Fest is returning to downtown next week. The second annual festival – organized by Niles area churches will take place ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 30, 2023 6:30 pm

Business

Round Barn’s Niles brewpub project moves forward

NILES — Plans for the Round Barn’s proposed Niles location are moving forward. Matt Moersch – CEO of Moersch Hospitality Group – said that the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 30, 2023 3:21 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Rotary Club welcomes Steve Zebell as president

DOWAGIAC — Thursday’s Dowagiac Rotary Club meeting marked the end of the Rotary year and the beginning of a new era. The club welcomed Steve ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 30, 2023 8:00 am

Brandywine Education

Niles native named Master Strength, Conditioning Coach

BOULDER, CO. — A Niles native and Brandywine alumnus has been awarded with the highest honor in his field of expertise. Associate Strength and Conditioning ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:56 am

Cassopolis

Cass District Library hosts annual Big Truck Day

CASSOPOLIS — This week, area children got behind the wheel of some of Cass County’s largest vehicles. Wednesday, the Cass District Library hosted Big Truck ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Area Senior Center hosts inaugural Pride on The Common event

BUCHANAN — Community members and visitors alike descended on the Common Sunday to celebrate the historic advances supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Buchanan and Michigan.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 3:04 pm

Business

Dowagiac Home and Garden Tour makes triumphant return

DOWAGIAC — People from Dowagiac and beyond turned out in droves last Saturday for an event 32 years in the making. More than 400 people ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 6:12 pm

Business

Niles City Council approves grant for community development projects

NILES — More community development projects could be on the way for the City of Niles. The Niles City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 3:22 pm

Berrien County

EGLE declares Air Quality Action Day for today, Wednesday

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A statewide Air Quality Action Day Advisory has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:13 pm

News

DEVELOPING: Car crashes into ‘Star’ building in downtown Niles

NILES — An investigation is underway after a truck crashed into the “Star” building in downtown Niles Tuesday morning. Police were called to the intersection ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 11:24 am

Crime/Court

107 animals found in Howard Township animal hoarding investigation

CORRECTION:  A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the incident took place in Dowagiac when it in fact took place in Howard Township. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 26, 2023 3:39 pm

Business

Niles antique, vintage store to close in July

NILES — A local antique and vintage store is gearing up for its biggest sale of the year. It will also be its last. Homestory ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 26, 2023 2:26 pm

Dowagiac

Caleb Murphy settling in with Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE — Former Dowagiac and Ferris State star Caleb Murphy is already settling in with the Tennessee Titans.  The undrafted free agent turned heads during ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 26, 2023 12:26 pm

Community News

Niles Public Safety Director to retire after 32 years

NILES — Before July arrives, City of Niles Public Safety Director Jim Millin will close the door to his office for the last time after ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, June 24, 2023 11:00 am

Business

Construction begins for Dowagiac ReLeaf Center location

DOWAGIAC — Construction has begun on a cannabis company’s new Dowagiac location. The ReLeaf Center – which also has a Niles location at 1840 Terminal ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 23, 2023 3:30 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan man injured in single-vehicle Wayne Township crash

NILES — A Buchanan man was injured after his vehicle crashed into a pole in Wayne Township Thursday night. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 23, 2023 11:11 am

Crime/Court

Baroda murder suspect dies in Berrien County Jail

BERRIEN COUNTY — A Stevensville man being held at the Berrien County Jail died Tuesday afternoon, with the cause still under investigation but no signs ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 22, 2023 4:17 pm

Community News

Former Niles track standout builds club track program

NILES — A new track and field club is giving area youth the opportunity to hone and showcase their skills during the summer months. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 22, 2023 2:04 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac man injured in motorcycle crash

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 72-year-old Dowagiac man was injured after his motorcycle left the road and crashed in Howard Township Thursday morning, according to the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:15 am

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