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Cass County

Fair organizers excited for fair after 2020 cancellation

CASSOPOLIS — Every day, Cass County Fair President Brian Kuemin walks outside and is reminded that fair week is right around the corner. All it ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Saturday, July 31, 2021 8:00 am

Berrien County

Law enforcement, state leaders warn residents to be aware of rental scams

VANDALIA — On July 19, Vandalia resident Bianca May heard a knock on her door. On the other side was a woman who said she ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:12 am

News

Niles Township approves document scanning project

NILES TOWNSHIP — A project approved Thursday aims to create easier document searching and preservation in Niles Township. At a special meeting Thursday morning, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:35 pm

News

Community turns out to raise funds for teen battling rare condition

NILES — Wednesday evening, Niles community members came together to drink, dance and raise funds for a teen battling a rare tumor condition. From 7 ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:22 pm

News

New dog park, garden coming to the Niles Housing Commission

NILES — Niles Housing Commission residents will soon have a new place to take their furry friends. Wednesday evening, the Niles Planning Commission approved a ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:47 pm

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg looking forward to inaugural art fair

EDWARDSBURG — Artists from across Michiana will help paint a new vision for the future of Edwardsburg during the first Saturday in August. The inaugural ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:05 pm

Business

Niles Planning Commission approves special land use request for marijuana microbusiness

NILES — A new marijuana microbusiness may soon take root in Niles’ budding cannabis industry. Wednesday evening, following a public hearing, the Niles Planning Commission ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 29, 2021 11:05 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Public Schools superintendent resigns

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools Superintendent Angela Piazza has resigned. The board of education accepted the resignation in a unanimous vote at a special board ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, July 26, 2021 8:04 pm

Business

Niles chamber welcomes in-home health care company to the community

NILES — A new health care company is in town and ready to take care of southwest Michigan residents. Last Thursday, the Greater Niles Chamber ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Monday, July 26, 2021 11:10 am

Cass County

Following name change, Heritage Southwest unveils new signs, website

CASSOPOLIS — A local school district finally has a new face to match its new name. Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District, which serves Dowagiac, Cassopolis, ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, July 23, 2021 7:43 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg Lions Club celebrates 75 years

EDWARDSBURG — One local club is celebrating 75 years of service in the Edwardsburg community. The Edwardsburg Lions Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary in ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:00 am

News

South Bend director films movie inside Niles funeral home

NILES — Owner of Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Services Steve Wickens is used to seeing his Niles business filled with flowers and mourners. Tuesday, his business was ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:00 am

Education

Edwardsburg hires new primary school principal

EDWARDSBURG — New faces will be in Edwardsburg classrooms this fall. Monday evening, the Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education met for its regular meeting. ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9:44 am

Edwardsburg

Edwardsburg VFW Post to host corn, sausage roast

EDWARDSBURG — This month, Edwardsburg residents will be able to enjoy a cookout while giving back to area veterans. Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, July ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, July 9, 2021 7:55 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis to launch Rock the Block Summer Concert Series

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis residents can prepare to jam out at a new concert series coming to the village. This month, the village of Cassopolis will ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 8, 2021 1:30 pm

Business

PHOTO STORY: Niles Homegrown Market hosts successful inaugural event

NILES — Wednesday evening, music and the smell of fresh produce and baked good filled the air as residents flocked to the corner of Main ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 8, 2021 10:39 am

Cassopolis

Parent raises concerns about safety at Cassopolis Middle School

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis parent has expressed concerns about safety and security at district schools. At a special board meeting called by the Cassopolis Public ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 10:54 am

Berrien County

Area agencies see increase in traffic citations over the Fourth of July weekend

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For many, the Fourth of July weekend brought family gatherings, fireworks and general merriment. However, to many area law enforcement agencies, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 8:57 am

Business

Sunset Coast Provisions opens in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A new business has planted its roots in the Cassopolis community. At 4:20 p.m. Friday — a nod to the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20 ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 2:55 pm

Dowagiac

PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Fire Department hosts annual corn, sausage roast

DOWAGIAC — Before Fourth of July fireworks took to the skies last weekend, Dowagiac community members came together to support an area agency. Friday, the ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, July 6, 2021 10:52 am

Education

Edwardsburg student places third in national Microsoft Office competition

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg High School recently proved that its students are some of southwest Michigan’s best and brightest as a student took home a third-place ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, July 2, 2021 8:52 am

Cass County

Cass County commissioners pass hyperconverged infrastructure project

CASSOPOLIS — For the first time in more than a year, the public was welcomed into the Cass County Board of Commissioners’ meeting room Thursday ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Friday, July 2, 2021 8:36 am

Business

International company signs letter of intent to build recycling plant in MEC SMART Park

CASSOPOLIS — With the swivel of a pen, the village of Cassopolis took a large step toward economic development and sustainability this week. Thursday, international ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, July 1, 2021 12:42 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Public Schools hires new elementary principal

CASSOPOLIS — New faces will be walking the halls at Cassopolis Public Schools this fall. At a special meeting Monday evening, the Cassopolis Public Schools ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 11:23 am

Business

Niles bar turns to GoFundMe to recover from COVID-19 losses

NILES — Bar owners Stacy and Ed Walsh went into 2020 believing they would have their best year yet. For the first two months of ... Read more

by Sarah Culton, Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:00 pm

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