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Business

Caruso’s celebrates 100 years

DOWAGIAC — A milestone a century in the making unfolded in downtown Dowagiac Saturday afternoon. People from Dowagiac and beyond gathered downtown for Caruso’s Candy ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, June 19, 2022 11:42 am

High school baseball

Buchanan to play for Division 3 state title today

When the going got tough, the Buchanan baseball team got going. Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, June 18, 2022 7:46 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac man sentenced for resisting police, home evasion

CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who broke into a neighbor’s home by mistake and then fled from police was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 17, 2022 12:45 pm

Business

Niles to consider adjusting limit on number marijuana retail licenses

NILES — The City of Niles could soon be cashing in on more cannabis. The Niles City Council is considering an amendment to its current ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 17, 2022 11:52 am

Business

Local businesses hope to bring marijuana industry to Niles Charter Township

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local business owner is on a quest to bring the marijuana industry to Niles Charter Township. Maggie Patterson, owner of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 16, 2022 4:09 pm

Education

PHOTO STORY: Elementary school overcomes power outage to host 5th grade sendoff

NILES — The parents, teachers and staff at Howard-Ellis Elementary School did not let Mother Nature get in the way of students having a proper ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 3:12 pm

Business

Juneteenth festival returns to Niles Sunday

NILES — A group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an event to promote education and community betterment. The 2nd annual Juneteenth We Know ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9:30 am

Berrien County

MDHHS: Tips and tricks to stay healthy during heat waves

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michigan residents to take steps to protect themselves from risks related to hot ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 2:00 pm

Business

Downtown businesses host inaugural Market Crawl

NILES — Downtown Niles was the place to be Sunday afternoon as businesses hosted the inaugural Downtown Market Crawl. From noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 14, 2022 11:45 am

Education

Niles High School therapy dog retires

NILES — It was the start of a new era Monday morning at Niles High School. After five years supporting the students at Niles High ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 13, 2022 11:44 am

Buchanan

Buchanan High School celebrates 100 years

BUCHANAN — A local school born in 1922 continues to nurture minds and protect its herd of students and teachers 100 years later. Buchanan students, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, June 12, 2022 12:13 pm

Education

EPS stakeholders discuss bond proposal for district improvements

EDWARDSBURG — A local school district is hoping to make significant changes to its infrastructure with the help of its community. The Edwardsburg Public Schools ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 9, 2022 8:14 pm

Berrien County

Township board to vote on ambulance service Special Assessment District

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — An ambulance provider servicing Niles and Buchanan is seeking a 150 percent increase in funding over the next five years to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, June 9, 2022 1:47 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg school board votes unanimously to authorize a bond proposal

Edwardsburg — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to authorize the Superintendent to move forward with preparation for an August 2022 bond ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 3:35 pm

Business

Firehouse Subs location coming to Niles

NILES — A popular restaurant chain will soon be setting up shop in the Niles community. According to city officials, construction on a Firehouse Subs ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 2:05 pm

Business

Riverfest success: Festival organizer impressed by ‘crazy’ turnout

NILES — Sunday evening marked the end of a fan favorite festival. Until next year, that is. The 2022 edition of Riverfest closed its doors ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 6, 2022 7:00 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg celebrates Class of 2022

EDWARDSBURG — An event 13 years in the making took place Sunday afternoon at Leo Hoffman Field in Edwardsburg. Edwardsburg High School celebrated its Class ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, June 6, 2022 2:59 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Friends, families enjoy day 3 of Riverfest

NILES — Strong as she may be, Mother Nature could not deter the masses from attending day three of Riverfest Saturday at Riverfront Park. Despite ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, June 5, 2022 10:32 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY – Riverfest day two: Electric Boogaloo

NILES — The arrival of the weekend brought hundreds of people to Riverfront Park in downtown Niles for day two of Riverfest Friday night. Guests ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, June 4, 2022 9:18 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Riverfest arrives in Niles

NILES — A fan favorite festival made its awaited return to Niles Thursday night. The first day of Riverfest 2022 arrived with much fanfare at ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 3, 2022 12:28 pm

Education

PHOTO STORY: Niles High graduates Class of 2022

NILES — A day 13 years in the making arrived for Niles High School seniors. 141 seniors took the field at Vikings Stadium for the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, June 3, 2022 6:00 am

Berrien County

Suspects arrested for series of local break-ins, robberies

BERRIEN COUNTY — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a slew of recent break-ins and robberies, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 7:24 pm

Business

Lush Lighting to celebrate 10 years with anniversary event

NILES TOWNSHIP — A local business that has served as a beacon for local horticulturists will soon celebrate 10 years in business. Lush Lighting, 1950 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:56 pm

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Niles non-traditional programs graduate Class of 2022

NILES — Dozens of friends, family and community members gathered at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E. Main St., Niles, Tuesday night as 72 graduates from ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 5:00 am

Community News

PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates Memorial Day with parade, ceremony

NILES — A vibrant string of floats, vehicles and city officials paraded down Main Street Monday morning in honor of the men and women who ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, May 30, 2022 1:52 pm

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