Community News
Duo Form Plastics donates $9,950 to Edwardsburg Fire Department
Shelly Ditmer and Mike Ganger of Duo Form Plastics, one of the largest manufacturers in the Edwardsburg Industrial ...
Community News
Garden club to feature local birding expert April 16
SAWYER — The River Valley Garden Club’s April 16 meeting will feature Lynea Hinchman, a birding expert and ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Lions Club to host annual pancake, sausage breakfast
EDWARDSBURG — The smell of maple syrup, fresh coffee, sausage and pancakes will be wafting through the American ...
Education
SMC’s Weston named semi-finalist for national scholarship
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Nick Weston hopes the adage “good things come to those who hustle while ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elections have consequences
Elections have consequences. And the stakes in the upcoming general election couldn’t be higher. Voters need to ask ...
Business
Starbucks to open inside Dowagiac Family Fare next week
DOWAGIAC — Shoppers will soon be able to sip a Starbucks coffee while they browse the aisles at ...
Community News
Edwardsburg VFW to host craft fair, bake sale next week
EDWARDSBURG — Creativity and craftiness will be finding its way back to Edwardsburg next week. VFW Post 2284, ...
Community News
16th annual Buchanan Chili Walk Cook-Off set for April 11
BUCHANAN — A spicy local event will be making its annual return to downtown Buchanan next week. The ...
News
No injuries reported in Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — No injuries were reported following a Monday morning house fire, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. ...
Business
Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place
NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced ...
News Main
Milton Township crash sends three to the hospital Saturday
A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Saturday sent three people to the hospital according to the Cass County ...
Community News
Dowagiac Area History Museum to continue Spring Lecture Series next week
DOWAGIAC — Christopher Momany will continue the Spring Lecture Series at the Dowagiac Area History Museum at 6 ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Two Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members ...
Community News
Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening ...
Community News
Ambulance special assessment district progress continues in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after ...
Business
Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole ...
Community News
Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High hosts annual Career Fair
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was buzzing with career opportunities Wednesday. The school hosted its third career ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...
Education
Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts
NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...
Community News
Buchanan moves forward with park improvement projects
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners gave the go ahead Monday for the city to apply for state grants ...
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...
Crime/Court
Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...
Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other ...
