Education

Green Glove Dryer, Consumers Energy donate glove dryers to Cassopolis

On Thursday, Karen Smoot spoke to a classroom of interested students at Sam Adams Elementary, explaining how her ...

Education

Edwardsburg Eagle Lake Elementary celebrates Blue Ribbon School designation

In October, Edwardsburg superintendent James Knoll received a press release from the U.S. Department of Education announcing education ...

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Police to initiate Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is reminding people to drive responsibly this holiday season.

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Niles police log — Nov. 19-21

Nov. 19 7:39 a.m. — 700 block S. 16th, alarm-burglary/others 8:32 a.m. — N. 13th/Lake, motorist assist 9:04 ...

News

United Way volunteer opportunities

Do you love numbers and want to volunteer with the single most effective program to help move people ...

Education

SMC hosts Diversity Week to celebrate traditions across the globe

Southwestern Michigan College’s second annual Diversity Week celebrated Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Mawlid un-Nabi Dec. 3 to 6 ...

Education

DUHS participates in annual chili cook-off

Last week, culinary students with Dowagiac Union High School felt the heat of the kitchen during an annual ...

News

Edwardsburg police log — Nov. 19-26

Nov. 19 2:52 a.m. — Suspicious situation 3:33 a.m. — Conrad/U.S.-12, traffic stop 8:02 a.m. — U.S.-12/Cass, traffic ...

Education

The Eddy Currents win third place at state championship

The Eddy Currents 2.0 FIRST LEGO League robotics team completed its season on Saturday at the state championship ...

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Front Street Crossing hosts cookie exchange

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Joan Barnhart spent hours over the last week baking up snickerdoodle cookies, church window ...

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Niles Police log — Nov. 18

Nov. 18 12:37 a.m. — 1200 block S. 11th, assist 1:58 a.m. — 1400 block S. 11th, traffic ...

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Niles District Library events

The Niles District Library seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their ...

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SERVPRO honors everyday heroes with sponsorship of SERVPRO First Responder Bowl

SERVPRO representatives recently announced the inaugural SERVPRO First Responder Bowl will be played at the historic Cotton Bowl ...

News

Purchase agreement made with medical marijuana grower

City council members are continuing to discuss what the future of medical and recreational marijuana will look like ...

News

Dowagiac City Council approves housing study

With the potential for new developments on the horizon, the Dowagiac City Council has decided to take a ...

News

Local photographer selling artwork to benefit St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

If a picture is worth more than a thousand words, then Harry Trescher’s artwork speaks volumes.

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Local churches to host free Christmas meals for community

Local churches are looking to give the gift of food and fellowship this holiday season by hosting free ...

News

Volunteer of the Week: Max Sala, of Dowagiac

Max Sala, 67, of Dowagiac, is a longtime volunteer for the city of Dowagiac’s annual Candlelight Christmas Parade, ...

Cass County

Dowagiac Elks donate to St. Francis Outreach program

DOWAGIAC — A local organization recently donated funds to help fill the stomachs of local children during the ...

Dowagiac

Miss Heart of Blossomtime wants to serve Dowagiac in nurse profession

DOWAGIAC — It’s not every day that a small-town girl becomes royalty, but it was the case last ...

News

Meet the teacher: Andrew Hackett, Dowagiac Middle School

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

Dowagiac

Zeke’s Restaurant to host Giveback Night for Miss Dowagiac Scholarship fund

DOWAGIAC — From 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Zeke’s Restaurant will host a Giveback Night for the Miss ...

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Photo story: Niles players sign letters of intent

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Buchanan students seek to share kindness with refugee children through art

BUCHANAN — Buchanan High School students spent weeks hand crafting personalized portraits of children across the globe in ...

Newsletter Niles

Photo story: Cookies and Canvas draws more than 200 to Howard-Ellis fundraiser

NILES — Howard-Ellis Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted a Cookie and Canvas event Thursday, Dec. 6. Families ...

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