Business
Juneteenth festival returns to Niles Sunday
NILES — A group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an event to promote education and community ...
Business
Downtown businesses host inaugural Market Crawl
NILES — Downtown Niles was the place to be Sunday afternoon as businesses hosted the inaugural Downtown Market ...
Business
Firehouse Subs location coming to Niles
NILES — A popular restaurant chain will soon be setting up shop in the Niles community. According to ...
Business
Riverfest success: Festival organizer impressed by ‘crazy’ turnout
NILES — Sunday evening marked the end of a fan favorite festival. Until next year, that is. The ...
Business
Donut worry, be happy: New business sells 17K donuts opening weekend
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents dough not knead to worry, there’s enough dough to go around. New donut shop ...
Business
‘Overwhelmingly grateful’: OAK + ASH owners reflect on opening day
DOWAGIAC — No advance notice, no problem. Local residents were champing at the bit for a bite of ...
Business
Lush Lighting to celebrate 10 years with anniversary event
NILES TOWNSHIP — A local business that has served as a beacon for local horticulturists will soon celebrate ...
Business
Mother-son duo brings ice cream, hot dog shop to Sister Lakes
SISTER LAKES — A new business has arrived just in time to offer customers respite from the sweltering ...
Business
On Base Productions, LLC named a 2022 Telly Award Winner
NILES — A local media company has earned an international award for its efforts behind the camera. On ...
Education
Buchanan Promise announces 50 percent increase in annual scholarship funding
BUCHANAN — The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation presented the Buchanan community with a gift that will keep on ...
Business
Riverfest returns to Niles June 2-5
NILES — A longtime staple event returns to downtown Niles next week. Riverfest will take place from Thursday, ...
Business
Primitiv Holdings obtains marijuana license
NILES — A local marijuana retailer is under new-but-old ownership. Primitiv Retail LLC – a state and City ...
Community News
Cassopolis set to host Beach Bash next weekend
CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and a beer garden to live music and fireworks, one local community is ...
Business
Michigan gas prices up 19 cents from last week
MICHIGAN — Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.57 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is ...
Top Home
OAK + ASH BBQ offers sneak peek inside new restaurant
DOWAGIAC — Relics of local history have been placed on the walls, the smoker has been fired up ...
News
Crafts, cats and laughs: Marion Magnolia Farms hosts artisan market – GALLERY
CASSOPOLIS — With a cool breeze sweeping across the plain, vendors from across Michiana descended on a local ...
Business
Cars for kids: Niles man finds success with toy vehicle dealership business
NILES — A Niles car dealership continues to provide quality vehicles and service to Niles’ smallest clients. Martinez ...
Business
Niles-Buchanan YMCA to offer one free day pass to local seniors
NILES — The YMCA of Greater Michiana is opening its doors next week to those in the community ...
Business
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director
ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Board has announced its new executive director. Jessica Ishmael has ...
Business
Performing arts theater, coffee roaster set to open downtown Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — From art and music to coffee and sweet treats, the new occupants of a long-vacant building ...
Community News
Former Zeke’s space transforms as new BBQ joint prepares to open
DOWAGIAC — An iconic downtown building has gotten a facelift – inside and out – ahead of the ...
Business
Anew Divine Beauty Salon hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — A Niles business that opened last year was finally able to celebrate with the community. The ...
Business
Four Flags Area Apple Festival hosts second annual Spring Market
NILES — The second-annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival Spring Market took place May 14-15 at the Apple ...
Business
Photo story: Fernwood hosts annual Spring Garden Market
NILES — A popular artisan market made its long-awaited return from pandemic hiatus Saturday morning. Fernwood Botanical Garden, ...
Business
Niles City Council approves provisional certificates for new marijuana business
NILES — The Niles City Council approved provisional certificates for Class C grow and processing to Craft Hydroponic ...
