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Business

Cassopolis woman opens vintage, antique store downtown

CASSOPOLIS — A new downtown Cassopolis storefront is giving its customers a peek into the past. Cassopolis woman Theresa Slaski recently opened Past, Presents and ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 10:02 am

Brandywine Education

Tickets on sale for Brandywine Hall of Fame induction ceremony

NILES — Former Brandywine Community Schools athletes will be recognized in a special ceremony next month. Tickets are currently on sale for the Brandywine Bobcat ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 8:38 am

Education

New tech students race marbles to raise money for essential workers

NILES — A group of freshman high school students recently hosted a unique competition to raise funds for area essential workers. Niles New Tech recently ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 8:15 am

Berrien County

Berrien County reports lower COVID-19 cases in schools following mask mandate

BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 cases and outbreaks are down in Berrien County schools following a mask mandate issued earlier this month, the Berrien County Health ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 23, 2021 2:03 pm

Business

Boutique yoga, wellness studio opens in Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG — A newly opened business is hoping to bring healing and wellness of all kinds to the people of Edwardsburg. The Studio, 69281 M-62, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:00 pm

Education

Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting

NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in schools at the Niles Board of Education ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:03 pm

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Old Rugged Cross Church hosts church, museum dedication

POKAGON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, the familiar notes of popular church hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” rang out in Pokagon Township. Though the hymn is ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:08 am

Edwardsburg

Michigan Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall stops in Edwardsburg

EDWARDSBURG — This weekend, the Edwardsburg community gave long overdue recognition to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. From Friday to Sunday, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 3:57 pm

News

PHOTO STORY: Uptown Fright Fest a success

NILES — Halloween came to Niles early this weekend. Local organization Uptown Notion hosted its inaugural Uptown Fright Fest Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 11:23 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Niles student crowned Miss Apple Festival 2021

NILES — Glittering gowns and sparkling crowns graced the stage at Niles High School this weekend as area teens helped usher in the fall season. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 10:54 am

News

Niles first ward residents ask for an end to gun violence in their community

NILES — The evening of Tuesday, Aug. 31 was a night like any other for Niles resident Alisa Weaver. After making her three children a ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 1:17 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Area Senior Center raising funds to convert porch into sunroom

BUCHANAN — A local organization is raising funds to allow itself to grow and better care for area seniors. The Buchanan Area Senior Center is currently ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:30 am

Cass County

Cass County Commissioners approve grant for Dowagiac River restoration

CASSOPOLIS — Parts of the Dowagiac River will be restored and improved, thanks to a vote by the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday. During ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 10:42 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis organization to host walk honoring National Suicide Prevention Month

CASSOPOLIS — Representatives of an area advocacy organization will be taking to the streets later this month to spread a simple message: “you are not ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 16, 2021 12:51 pm

Buchanan

Niles teen builds Eagle Scout project on McCoy Creek Trail

BUCHANAN — A Niles teen recently took the final step toward a lifelong dream — by making steps for others. Kyle Welch, 18, of Boy ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:22 am

News

Niles hosts town hall between community, law enforcement

NILES — An event hosted in the heart of Niles this week aimed to help bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the residents ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 3:18 pm

Business

Downtown Niles to welcome new dance studio

NILES — A new business will be pirouetting into downtown Niles later this month. Expressions Dance Studio is set to open at 210 E. Main ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:11 pm

News

Niles City Council approves social district permits

NILES — The Niles City Council got down to business Monday evening. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the council approved a number of business items, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 2:46 pm

Business

Niles muralist brightening downtown

NILES — One corner of downtown Niles just got a little more colorful, thanks to a collaboration between a local business and an area artist. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:45 pm

Business

Under the Harvest Moon festival to bring back scarecrow contest

DOWAGIAC – Scarecrows on Parade is returning to downtown Dowagiac this fall in anticipation of Under the Harvest Moon.  Co-hosted by Leader Publications, the Scarecrow ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 13, 2021 2:02 pm

Buchanan

TWENTY YEARS LATER: Buchanan resident, sister reflect on their first-hand experience of 9/11 terrorist attacks

BUCHANAN — Time has not dulled the memories of sisters Monroe and Veronique Lemay. Though decades have passed, they can still recall in vivid detail ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 2:07 pm

Cass County

Residents ask Cass County board to oppose potential mask mandates

CASSOPOLIS — Thursday evening, cars spilled out of the Cass County Road Commission’s parking lot into the street and onto the Cass County Fairgrounds. Once ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 9:21 am

Business

Niles chosen for MEDC winter strategies pilot program

NILES — For many, wintertime brings the blues, as residents stay home hoping to avoid cold weather and snow-covered streets. One state organization is hoping ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 7:31 am

Business

Community honors late barber with Best Barber of 2021 award

DOWAGIAC — People across Michiana recently cast their votes to honor the memory of a local barber gone too soon. Last week, Brandon Truitt, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 9, 2021 3:00 pm

Business

PHOTO STORY: Niles Scream Park opens for season Friday

NILES — Blood-spattered walls, nuclear wastelands and monsters without faces are just a few of the horrific sights awaiting guests at one of Niles’ most ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 9, 2021 12:34 pm

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