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Local marijuana dispensary approaches challenges of new offerings, COVID-19

NILES — In the wake of getting its business off of the ground, Green Stem has also been ...

Business

Anonymous donor, local florist team up to surprise West Woods residents

NILES — Tuesday afternoon, a video from The Flower Cart, a florist in Niles, went up on Facebook ...

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Paws of Hope, Pizza Transit team up to find homes for animals

NILES — Imagine finding your new best friend the next time you reach for a slice of pizza. ...

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Iron Shoe working to make mass quantities as demand grows

NILES — By 3 p.m. Saturday, a line had formed outside Iron Shoe Distillery as people waited to ...

Business

Niles shop owner shuts down to protect immunocompromised son

NILES — In the wake of a series of executive orders handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, downtown ...

Business

PVC furniture manufacturer in Niles sees sales boom amid COVID-19 crisis

NILES — In a time when many businesses are facing heavy mandates, at least one warehouse in Niles ...

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Stay-at-home order stymies Niles shops

NILES — As stay-at-home orders were handed down by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday morning, Niles businesses scrambled ...

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Dowagiac retail owners react to stay-at-home order

DOWAGIAC — When Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home order Monday the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce ...

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Niles businesses feed the masses in spite of downturn in business

NILES — As people across the country were sequestered to their homes last week, business owners were left ...

Business

Iron Shoe Distillery to distribute homemade hand sanitizer

NILES — Friday nights, Iron Shoe Distillery is typically filled with the sound of live music and lively chatter, ...

Business

Local small business owner looks to help restaurants

DOWAGIAC — A local Dowagiac small business owner is planning a way to help market local southwest Michigan ...

Business

PHOTO STORY: Local business turns to food truck to make it through mandated closure

Local Mexican restaurant El Amigo Pepe took its food truck to Riverfront Park in Niles Wednesday afternoon to ...

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Businesses catering to brides, events soldier forward in uncertain times

NILES — Planning a wedding can take months to years to get the date just right for the ...

Business

Pokagon Band to close all casinos due to coronavirus

DOWAGIAC — In the wake of COVID-19 concerns, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is temporarily closing its ...

Business

Niles business providing meal packs during social distancing

NILES — Monday morning, Healthy Habits in downtown Niles was empty, save for employees and their children. Barstools ...

Business

Area businesses respond to forced limitations

NILES — As the announcement came down Monday morning from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to shut down dine-in services ...

Business

Lunch and Learn event focuses on health insurance

DOWAGIAC — A lunch was served with a lesson on health insurance at the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...

Business

City looking for community focused restaurant to replace Zeke’s

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s city officials would like to see a restaurant stay at the former location of Zeke’s ...

Business

TCU’s Miller named Greater Niles Chamber Ambassador of the Year

NILES — The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has presented Rickey Miller with the 2020 Ambassador of the ...

Business

PHOTO STORY: Shelf Life, Yarn on Front partner for knitting class

NILES — This weekend, one downtown Niles storefront was filled with sharp needles and multi-colored yarn. Sunday, Shelf ...

Business

Shelf Life Bookstore partners with Yarn on Front

NILES — Knitting needles will join rows of new and used books on Sunday. Shelf Life Bookstore, 223 ...

News

Dowagiac selects Lyons McBride, LLC’s development proposal for 143 S. Front St.

DOWAGIAC — Sitting front row before the city council were Shannon Lyons and Cathy McBride as they patiently ...

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Niles photographer launches pet portrait project to aid in bushfire aftermath

NILES — As Shayne Culp watched the months-long bushfires ravage nearly 50 million acres of Australian land, killing ...

Business

Dowagiac holiday business joins Little Free Library forces

DOWAGIAC — Melissa Gunn is no stranger to the world of books. While she owns her own business, ...

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Gabrizio Italian Café and Bakery celebrates Fat Tuesday

A local Niles eatery celebrated Fat Tuesday a day early. While Fat Tuesday is known for paczki, Gabrizio ...

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