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Community News

Niles’ Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project to begin April 3

NILES — The 2023 Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to begin Monday, April 3, according to the City of Niles Public Works Department.  The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:56 pm

Business

Hydro Cassopolis presents donation, multi-year pledge to Cass Kickstart to Careers

CASSOPOLIS — A new business has pledged its commitment to the future of Cassopolis with its donation to a local organization. John Giczewski and Dylan Cromell of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 4:37 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac honors February Students of The Month

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

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 3:56 pm

Community News

Dowagiac awarded $300,000 grant for home energy efficiency

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac has been awarded a $300,000 MI-HOPE grant through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, according to Mayor Don Lyons.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 2:14 pm

Cass County

One dead, two injured in three-vehicle Mason Township crash

MASON TOWNSHIP — An Elkhart man is dead and two Niles men were injured after a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Mason Township, according to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:57 am

Berrien County

Statue of Native American woman stolen from Niles Charter Township park

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the search for a historic statue that was stolen ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 20, 2023 8:30 pm

Buchanan

3rd annual Buchanan Restaurant Week kicks off Friday

BUCHANAN — March is Restaurant Month in Berrien County and the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce is doing its part to promote and celebrate area ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 20, 2023 4:53 pm

Business

Downtown Niles coffeehouse to host World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser

NILES — Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day and a local business is set to host a fundraiser to benefit those living with Down Syndrome. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 20, 2023 11:56 am

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools releases facts, information website for 2023 bond proposal

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools is hoping to change the minds of voters and try again to make much needed improvements and upgrades to BCS ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 17, 2023 3:50 pm

Community News

Dowagiac 175: The Frontier Era

2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with help from the Dowagiac Area History Museum ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 17, 2023 9:34 am

Dowagiac

Super Murphy Brothers: Family bonds propel Murphy brothers to success on football field – HORIZONS 2023

It was a family affair for Dowagiac natives Caleb and Cailyn Murphy Saturday, Dec. 10 at Ferris State University. Fresh off the Bulldogs’ 38-17 victory ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 17, 2023 7:00 am

Cass County

Three injured in two-vehicle Jefferson Township crash

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Cassopolis woman, a 43-year-old Cassopolis mann and a 78 year-old Illinois woman were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jefferson ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:46 am

Community News

Resolution passed to honor late Dowagiac businessman

VAN BUREN COUNTY — The Board of County Road Commissioners of Van Buren County unanimously agreed to pass a resolution of respect in both honor ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:25 pm

Brandywine Education

WATCH: Brandywine elementary students jam out in ‘Big Rock Show’

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Community members who attended Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting were treated to a performance featuring some of the district’s youngest ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 6:30 pm

Business

24-hour fitness center opens in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A new business will allow Cassopolis area residents to pursue and achieve their fitness goals from the comfort of their own community. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:34 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board approves changes to meeting schedule

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education approved changes to its April and May meeting schedule during its Monday meeting at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:31 am

Cass County

Niles woman, Indiana man hospitalized after two-vehicle Mason Township crash

MASON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman and an Indiana man were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on US-12 Monday morning, according to the Cass County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 13, 2023 11:22 am

Brandywine HS

WATCH: Brandywine’s Jaremiah Palmer talks district title win over Watervliet

WATERVLIET — The Brandywine boys basketball team is gearing up for Division 3 Regional play and Jaremiah Palmer is a key reason why. The junior ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, March 12, 2023 3:30 pm

High school basketball

Brandywine boys best Watervliet 42-36 for first district title since 2019

A sea of maroon shirts were on hand Friday night as Brandywine and Watervliet played in a Division 3 boys basketball district championship game unlike ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, March 11, 2023 12:00 am

Community News

MDHHS seeks programs to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Proposal to provide local jurisdictions with funding to support the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 10, 2023 3:02 pm

Business

Reaching for the ‘Star’: Buchanan manufacturer to return ‘Star Building’ to former glory – Horizons 2023

A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of Niles’ historic buildings. Jen Tabor, owner of independent craft design manufacturer Souldier, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 10, 2023 6:20 am

Business

Dowagiac Chamber to release area guide, membership directory magazine

DOWAGIAC — Eileen Crouse is always striving to put the Dowagiac area on the map. Her latest project has positioned the community she calls home ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:23 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Museum kicks off lecture series with 175 years of Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — At the Dowagiac Area History Museum Wednesday, visitors celebrated the city’s 175 years of existence. Museum Director Steve Arseneau, who has spent the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:30 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools seeks renewal of non-homestead millage

DOWAGIAC — On May 2, voters residing within the Dowagiac Union Schools district boundaries will be asked to renew a non-homestead millage that provides the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 9, 2023 8:16 am

Berrien County

SWM Regional Chamber urges Michigan legislature to preserve Right to Work, prevailing wage laws

LANSING — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is voicing their steadfast opposition to House Bills 4004, 4005, and 4007 of 2023, which would repeal the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 2:55 pm

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