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Cass County

‘Feline’ great: Niles’ Weston racks up awards in youth cat show

CASSOPOLIS — The county’s top cats competed for treats and trophies in the Cass County Fair Cat Show Thursday morning. 12-year-old Niles native Kenley Weston ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 5, 2022 3:04 pm

Berrien County

Berrien Community Foundation to host Backpacks For Good event

BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien Community Foundation is helping students get ready to learn this fall by providing over 600 backpacks filled with school supplies ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 5, 2022 6:00 am

Community News

Niles Township approves SMCAS special assessment district

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have made a decision on a proposed increase in assessments for the local ambulance service. Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 6:00 pm

Cass County

Cass County votes in six ballot proposals

CASS COUNTY — Several Cass County proposals were voted in during the Aug. 2 primary election Tuesday. The Cassopolis Schools Sinking Fund Millage passed 720 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 3:30 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Public Schools bond proposal fails

EDWARDSBURG — Voters turned down a request from Edwardsburg Public Schools in Tuesday’s primary election to sell bonds and generate approximately $59.6 million with a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 12:49 pm

Cassopolis

Niles’ Tharp wins second straight Cass County Youth Dairy Show

CASSOPOLIS — Mary Tharp has made herself right at home in the Cass County Fair Youth Dairy Show ring. For the second straight fair, the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 1, 2022 7:00 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: 21st annual Niles Burn Run rolls through town

NILES — Hundreds of motorcycles put the pedal to the metal for a cause this past weekend. The 21st annual Niles Burn Run kicked off ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 1, 2022 1:00 pm

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: 2022 Cass County Fair officially underway with opening ceremony, parade

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Fair grandstand was brought to life with cheering fans Sunday evening as the 2022 fair officially got underway. The fair ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 1, 2022 10:00 am

Berrien County

COLD CASE: Family still searching for answers in 1975 Janis Sanders disappearance

NILES — James Sanders was just two years old when his mother disappeared. For years, both he and his older sister have been searching for ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, July 31, 2022 6:00 am

Berrien County

2022 statewide primary election set for Tuesday

NILES — Registered voters across the state will be heading to their local polling locations to cast their votes for the 2022 Primary Election Tuesday, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, July 30, 2022 6:00 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Ed’s Open Header Cruise returns to downtown Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The revving of engines and the screeching of tires could be heard throughout downtown as the sixth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 29, 2022 3:15 pm

Business

‘This is it’: Dowagiac welcomes new State Farm agent to community

DOWAGIAC — Like a good neighbor, Fred Milton is there, ready to support the Dowagiac community. Wednesday, the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 29, 2022 12:27 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac police to host annual National Night Out Aug. 2

DOWAGIAC — Community members will soon have an opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a local police officer in Dowagiac. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:26 pm

Community News

City to move forward with $10 million public waste system project

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took steps to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of its residents continues to be met. During its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10:00 am

Community News

Niles Police Department joins Neighbors app to connect with community

NILES — The City of Niles Police Department announced it has joined the Neighbors app in its efforts to connect with residents and improve public ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 1:17 pm

Community News

Dowagiac approves ordinance to allow recreational marijuana businesses

DOWAGIAC — After four years of observing the ever-changing Michigan cannabis industry, the City of Dowagiac is tossing its hat into the ring. The Dowagiac ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 25, 2022 10:33 pm

Berrien County

Indiana man gets prison time for breaking and entering, obstructing police

 NILES – An Indiana man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles.  Lashan David Wyatt, 24, of Hammond, Ind. pleaded ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 25, 2022 3:14 pm

Cass County

‘It’s like a family reunion’: 2022 Cass County Fair Grand Marshals enjoy fair experience

CASSOPOLIS — For Diana Grabemeyer, participating in the Cass County Fair was a family tradition. The oldest of six children, Diana grew up on a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 25, 2022 10:30 am

Business

Cass County Fair returns to Cassopolis July 31

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Fairgrounds is buzzing with life once again. Residents from across the county are hard at work preparing for the annual ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, July 23, 2022 6:00 am

Business

Sixth annual Ed’s Open Header Cruise set for July 28

DOWAGIAC — A parade of cars will descend upon downtown Dowagiac for a good cause next week. Dowagiac’s fifth annual Ed’s Open Header “Cruise for ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 22, 2022 12:03 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools makes leadership changes

BUCHANAN — A local school district recently announced new changes in leadership. Buchanan Community Schools announced in a July 12 post to its website titled ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, July 22, 2022 11:09 am

Community News

Edwardsburg community discusses $59.6 million EPS bond proposal

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools recently hosted a Community Q and A event via Zoom with Superintendent Jim Knoll to discuss the district’s bond proposal. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:00 am

Community News

Niles Township tables SMCAS Special Assessment District vote

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have delayed the decision on a proposed 150 percent increase in assessments for the local ambulance service. Southwestern Michigan ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 2:18 pm

Community News

Marijuana expected to be on November ballot in Niles Township after successful petition

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide if they want to opt-in to state ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 8:11 pm

Community News

MDOT youth program performs maintenance work in downtown Niles

NILES — A local group of young people was hard at work beautifying downtown Niles Monday morning. 30 members of the Michigan Department of Transportation ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, July 18, 2022 4:34 pm

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