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Edwardsburg

ESC hosting movie night, backpack giveaway

EDWARDSBURG — One local organization is hosting an event this weekend to help children celebrate their return to school. The Edwardsburg Sports Complex, 27566 US-12, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, August 19, 2021 2:40 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Buchanan, Niles children win home economics awards at the Berrien County Youth Fair

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Children across Berrien County were rewarded for their hard work in the kitchen this week. Tuesday, the Berrien County Youth Fair hosted ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 2:08 pm

Berrien County

PHOTO STORY: Berrien County Youth Fair welcomes Circus Continental

BERRIEN SPRINGS — This week at the county fairgrounds, Berrien County residents watched in awe as performers played with fire and animals danced out choreographed ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 11:15 am

News

Niles Township to repair sidewalks

NILES TOWNSHIP — Niles Township leadership hopes a project approved Monday evening will make walking the township easier and safer. During its regularly scheduled meeting, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 2:28 pm

News

No injuries reported in shooting at Niles apartment complex

NILES — No injuries were reported in an early Monday morning shooting at a Niles apartment complex, according to the Niles Police Department. Niles police ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:57 am

Business

Caring Circle, Spectrum Health Lakeland Homecare host community open house

NILES — After a year of delays, two health care organizations celebrated their new Niles home this week. In honor of the recent expansion and ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, August 13, 2021 10:54 am

Education

PHOTO STORY: Backpacks for Good event donates 700 bags filled with school supplies to Niles students

NILES — A line filled with parents and children of all ages wrapped around the Niles High School parking lot Thursday evening as a county ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, August 13, 2021 8:50 am

Brandywine Education

Niles nonprofit to host back-to-school event

NILES — Later this month, a Niles nonprofit organization is hosting an event to help local students have fun, while also getting them ready to ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, August 12, 2021 11:35 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Cass Kickstart to Careers prepares to welcome new students to program

CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday evening, an assembly line was formed at the Cass District Library as adults stuffed envelopes with papers, stickers and chocolate coins. By ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, August 12, 2021 10:13 am

Cass County

Cass County Public Transit Authority names new executive director

CASSOPOLIS — New leadership at the Cass County Public Transit Authority hopes to roll the organization into a new future. Niles resident Bob Durm has ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:27 am

News

Niles District Library to approve fiscal year 2022 budget

NILES — The next year will bring the Niles District Library new cosmetic improvements, according to its proposed 2021-2022 budget. Tuesday, the Niles District Library ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 2:29 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine student earns first place in White House art competition

NILES — A Brandywine students’ work is now on display at the nation’s capital. Incoming Brandywine High School freshman Allie Curtis-Lee was notified last month ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 9:07 am

News

Niles City Council approves next city clerk

NILES — An employee with more than a decade’s experience in the city will soon be taking over one of Niles’ most prominent appointed positions. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:56 am

News

PHOTO STORY: Niles Riverfest returns to warm welcome

NILES — An event not seen since 2014 returned to Niles this weekend. Hosted by the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles, the Niles Riverfest returned ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, August 9, 2021 10:15 am

Edwardsburg

PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg hosts inaugural art fair

EDWARDSBURG — An event the first of its kind took place in Edwardsburg this weekend. The inaugural Edwardsburg Art Fair took place from 9 a.m. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, August 9, 2021 9:29 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Demolition derby takes over Cass County Fair grandstand

CASSOPOLIS — The roar of battered engines and the clash of steel crashing against steel brought cheers to the Cass County Fair grandstand Thursday evening. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, August 6, 2021 8:32 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Niles teen takes home three first place wins in Cass County Fair youth horse, pony show

CASSOPOLIS — Dalia Awshana has always known her horse, Jimmy, was made for jumping. When the now 19-year-old first brought her chestnut and white-colored horse ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:37 pm

Dowagiac

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Police Department hosts National Night Out event

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s Burke Park was filled with music, community members, police officers and firefighters Tuesday evening for an event meant to bridge the gap ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 1:49 pm

Giving

Niles church nearing fundraising goal for new community playground

NILES — Drivers on Bertrand Road the last few months have likely taken notice of a banner featuring a bright red fundraising thermometer tallying up ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:00 am

News

Niles Township reconsiders document scanning project, rescinds special meeting vote

NILES TOWNSHIP — Monday evening, the Niles Township Board of Trustees reversed action it took last week on a document scanning project. Last Thursday, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:55 am

Giving

Niles church to host Family Fun Fest Saturday

NILES — A day of free fun is coming to the Niles community this weekend as a local church hosts a family-friendly event. Community Evangelical ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:40 am

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair names royal court

CASSOPOLIS — A new monarchy is in town — just in time for the 2021 Cass County Fair. Saturday evening, the Cass County Fair hosted ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, August 2, 2021 1:19 pm

Cass County

PHOTO STORY: Cass County Fair kicks off with opening ceremonies, parade

CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in two years, the Cass County Fair grandstand was alive with cheering fans Sunday evening as the 2021 fair ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, August 2, 2021 9:29 am

Business

Event organizers, local dispensaries call inaugural Niles Cannabis Festival a success

NILES — Event organizers and local cannabis companies called the inaugural Niles Cannabis Festival a success. The festival, which was approved by the Niles City ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:28 pm

News

PHOTO STORY: Inaugural Niles Cannabis Festival sells nearly 800 tickets

NILES — The city’s inaugural Niles Cannabis Festival is well underway, and event organizers say things are going better than they could have hoped. The ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Saturday, July 31, 2021 6:10 pm

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