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Dowagiac

Keeler Township remembers late building inspector

KEELER TOWNSHIP — The Keeler Township Board of Trustees meeting opened with a moment of silence Tuesday evening. The board recognized the death of its ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 1:18 pm

Berrien County

United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. United Way of Southwest Michigan is now ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 10:28 am

Dowagiac

Leader Publications counts down the top 10 stories of 2021 for Dowagiac, Cassopolis

Before southwest Michigan puts 2021 in the rearview, Leader Publications is looking back at its top 10 stories of the year. These are stories that ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 31, 2021 8:00 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis/Vandalia chamber donates to area food pantries

CASSOPOLIS — One area organization celebrated the holiday season by giving back to the community. Last week, representatives with the Cassopolis/Vandalia Chamber of commerce dropped ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:25 am

Cass County

Cass County welcomes new judge

CASSOPOLIS — A new judge is stepping up to the bench in Cass County. Monday, an investiture ceremony was hosted to welcome Carol Bealor as ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:51 pm

Giving

Community donates goods to support families impacted by Niles apartment fire

NILES — Wednesday evening, Karlie Brown was at a loss for words. Behind her, several volunteers were folding and sorting through donated clothes, food and ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 23, 2021 7:45 am

Berrien County

Health officials urge residents to take COVID-19 precautions over holiday weekend

BERRIEN COUNTY — Before Berrien County residents gather with friends and family this weekend to celebrate the Christmas holiday, health officials urged them to take ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:12 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac resident organizes gift donation for Timbers of Cass County residents

DOWAGIAC — One Dowagiac resident worked with local businesses throughout the holiday season to ensure the area’s seniors were not forgotten this Christmas. Kimberly Vanderbelt, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:30 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Cass District Library hosts Afternoon with Santa

CASSOPOLIS — Before Santa loads up his sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts to children across the globe this weekend, he made a pitstop in Cassopolis ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:56 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist delivers Meals on Wheels to Cass County seniors

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County was host to a special visitor Monday. Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist stopped by the Cass County Council on Aging Monday ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 20, 2021 3:32 pm

News

Area families left without homes following apartment fire in Niles

NILES — Several area families have been left without a home following an apartment complex fire Sunday in the city of Niles. Fire units from ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 20, 2021 9:35 am

Cass County

Cass County Medical Care Facility eyes expansion

CASSOPOLIS — When Cass County Medical Care Facility Administrator Christian Lutes looks out at the sprawling acres surrounding his Cassopolis facility, he sees more than ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 17, 2021 10:58 am

Cass County

Commissioners eye new future for historic Cass County Courthouse

CASSOPOLIS — A new vision for Cass County’s Historic Courthouse is finally coming into focus. Thursday evening, the Cass County Board of Commissioners heard a ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 17, 2021 9:26 am

Education

EPS to increase police presence Friday due to national social media threat

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will be increasing police presence at its schools Friday after administrators became aware of a “national threat” circulating on social ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:16 pm

Cass County

Cass County Medical Care Facility to offer outpatient services

CASSOPOLIS — One local medical facility is preparing for a big first. For the first time, the Cass County Medical Care Facility will soon begin ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 10, 2021 9:24 am

News

Lakeside Bar and Grill hosting bike drive

NILES — One local business is giving its efforts this holiday season to surprise area youth with a new set of wheels this Christmas. Wegners ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 10, 2021 8:25 am

Education

PHOTO STORY: Clark named Miss Edwardsburg 2022

EDWARDSBURG — 18-year-old Casey Clark saw a lifelong dream come true as she was recently crowned hometown royalty. “This is surreal,” the teen said. “I’ve ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 4:30 pm

Business

Iron Shoe Distillery nears completion on expansion

NILES — A Niles business has given itself room to grow. Last weekend, Iron Shoe Distillery, 3 N. Third St., welcomed guests into its new ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 1:42 pm

News

UPDATED: Organizer arrested for embezzling from Thomas Stadium

NILES — A prominent baseball stadium in Niles hit a bump in the road as a man in charge of managing funds was arrested this ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:04 am

Buchanan

Niles woman aims to honor late father with new Buchanan café

BUCHANAN — Behind the counter of her new café in downtown Buchanan, among trays of steaming cinnamon rolls and fresh-brewed cups of coffee, Niles resident ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:36 am

Business

Dowagiac hosts Thursday evenings with holiday shopping, lights

DOWAGIAC – Thursday, shoppers joined downtown Dowagiac for the first of four evenings this December for personalized shopping under the glow of holiday lights. Hosted ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 3:01 pm

Edwardsburg

PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday cookie walk

EDWARDSBURG — Things got sweet Thursday evening in the village of Edwardsburg and Ontwa Township. The Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual cookie ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:43 pm

Cass County

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department pleads with public to take COVID-19 precautions

CASSOPOLIS — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department issued a plea to the Cass County public Thursday evening. Health Officer Danielle Perksy appeared via Zoom ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 12:11 pm

Cass County

Vandalia man sentenced for alcohol-fueled assault

CASSOPOLIS — A alcohol-fueled assault has landed a Vandalia man with a probation sentence. In Cass County Court Friday, Stuart Nihart, 58, of the 15000 ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 11:40 am

Buchanan

Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Dec. 10-19

BUCHANAN — Many know the plot of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by heart. On a snowy Christmas Eve in New York, idealistic George Bailey considers ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 8:00 am

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