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Berrien County

Niles Charter Township approves grant applications for Community Park improvements

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — ​​A local park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting Monday at Township Hall, the Niles Charter ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:17 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac honors April Students of The Month

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during its meeting Monday night at Dowagiac Middle ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:11 pm

Breaking News

Dowagiac Superintendent to retire in 2024

DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the next school year. In a letter to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:31 pm

Cass County

Underground Railroad Days to return to Vandalia July 8-9

VANDALIA — The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County will once again team up to celebrate the heritage of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 15, 2023 11:56 am

Community News

‘It’s devastating’: Community reacts to Ferry Street School fire

NILES — A Friday morning fire destroyed a historic building in the Historic Ferry Street Neighborhood, leaving a large gap in one of the community’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 13, 2023 10:00 am

Crime/Court

Edwardsburg man gets jail time for fleeing police

CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man who fled from police more than a year ago will spend the next year in jail after being sentenced Friday ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:00 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Ferry Street School destroyed in fire

NILES — The historic Ferry Street School building, currently home to Ferry Street Resource Center, caught fire and collapsed Friday morning. The building was originally ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 12, 2023 6:30 pm

Buchanan

Thrill on the Hill to return to Buchanan in July

BUCHANAN — A one-of-a-kind event is set to return this summer to downtown Buchanan. Buchanan’s annual summer event “Thrill on the Hill,” is set to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 12, 2023 3:52 pm

Breaking News

Fire destroys historic Ferry Street School building

NILES — A piece of Niles history was destroyed Friday morning when the Ferry Street Resource Center, 620 Ferry St., caught fire and collapsed. Authorities ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 12, 2023 8:05 am

Business

Fun on the way: Progress continues on Dowagiac family entertainment center

DOWAGIAC — The building that once housed a Shopko location in Dowagiac has a fresh coat of paint and a new purpose. Progress continues to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 11, 2023 5:35 pm

Education

Niles High School receives $1,000 college access grant

LANSING — Niles High School was one of 97 schools in Michigan to receive part of a $95,438 grant from the Michigan College Access Network. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 11, 2023 10:42 am

Business

Popular paint-your-own ceramics studio relocates to East Main

NILES — A popular Niles business has found a new home in downtown Niles. Bee Crafty LLC, a paint-your-own ceramics studio, has relocated to 101 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:30 pm

Berrien County

Benton Harbor woman killed in two-vehicle Sodus Township crash

SODUS TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Benton Harbor woman was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle Sodus Township crash, according to authorities. At 7:57 a.m. Wednesday, the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 1:16 pm

Community News

Niles author, voice actor team up to produce audiobook

NILES — A pair of friends have teamed up to create a new storytelling experience. Author Marty Klubeck and voice actor Bob Feifar collaborated to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:30 am

Community News

Dowagiac pursues housing development project

DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring 40 apartment units to downtown Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved the acceptance of a Letter ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 6:12 pm

Business

Local McDonald’s customers raise $35,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

EDWARDSBURG — A trio of local McDonald’s restaurants have helped raise more than $35,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana through the ‘Round-Up ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 1:00 pm

Berrien County

Stolen statue of Native American woman returned to Madeline Bertrand County Park

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March has been returned, according to the Berrien County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 12:08 pm

Berrien County

Ashanti, Ginuwine to perform at Silver Creek Event Center this fall

NEW BUFFALO — R&B fans are in for a treat this fall as two of the genre’s biggest names are set to take the stage ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 10:39 am

Berrien County

Possible drowning in St. Joseph River under investigation

ORONOKO TOWNSHIP — The Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department is investigating the possible drowning of a Berrien Springs woman in the St. Joseph River. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 8, 2023 2:05 pm

Berrien County

WATCH: Villwocks hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for outdoor garden center expansion

BERRIEN SPRINGS — An area business celebrated its expansion Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony complete with drinks, plants and snacks. Villwocks Outdoor Living, 8008 M-139, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 6, 2023 12:41 pm

Business

New yoga studio to open in downtown Niles

NILES — A new yoga studio will soon be unrolling its mat in Downtown Niles. Get Flexi is gearing up to open its doors at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, May 6, 2023 10:27 am

Buchanan

‘American Pickers’ to pick through southwest Michigan in July

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – A national television show is on the hunt for local collections to “pick” through in southwest Michigan. According to a news release, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 5, 2023 12:30 pm

Community News

Rotary president named Paul Harris Award winner

DOWAGIAC — A beloved Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Rotary President Walter Swann was presented with the Paul ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 5, 2023 11:12 am

Education

Niles High School hosts Athletic Recruiting Fair

NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Wednesday evening with students hoping to continue their athletics experience into college. The Niles High School ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, May 5, 2023 8:44 am

Business

Biggby Coffee to open Dowagiac location May 9

DOWAGIAC — Locals patiently waiting for Dowagiac’s newest coffee shop to open were able to get a taste of what is to come Thursday. Biggby ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, May 4, 2023 3:51 pm

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