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M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday
NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to ...
Business
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank ...
Community News
LiveBuchanan announces downtown mural project
BUCHANAN — A project aimed at beautifying and enhancing downtown Buchanan is now underway. LiveBuchanan, in partnership with ...
Business
New Schilling’s owner hopes to carry forward legacy in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its ...
Community News
Garry appointed to Buchanan Planning Commission
BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting was much quieter than it has been since early November. Less ...
Business
South Bend jazz club opens culture cafe
South Bend — Visitors to Merriman’s Playhouse will have likely noticed changes to the local home for live ...
Business
Fire destroys Marcellus business
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several ...
Community News
Niles’ first Black police officer dies
NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. ...
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‘Ronda Strong’: Legacy of Dowagiac community member honored with drum-a-thon fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Community members filled the gym at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning – rhythm sticks in ...
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Niles Township Hall renovation, expansion layout plan approved by board
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to ...
Community News
Niles moves forward with 3rd Street Home Repair Project
NILES — A key city corridor in need of improvements will soon receive attention as part of a ...
Business
Food for thought: Dowagiac seeks feedback for 2024 Music in The Park food lineup
DOWAGIAC — In recent years, Dowagiac’s annual summer concert series has moved to a new location, added a ...
Community News
Five Brandywine staff members nominated for Excellence in Education Awards
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Five staff members from a local school have been recognized for their support and ...
Community News
Lee aims to make difference as member of Cassopolis school board
CASSOPOLIS — William G. Lee Jr. is setting out to contribute to the community that raised him, starting ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate January Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Tyler won’t seek re-election as Berrien County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the ...
Community News
Cassopolis Public Schools to form ‘capital needs’ committee
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools is setting out toward a new vision for maintaining its facilities, one largely ...
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Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament
GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition. Robo Tech ...
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Organizations commemorate 1781 February Raid in Niles ceremony
NILES — A special ceremony was held Saturday to commemorate an American Revolutionary War event that led to ...
Community News
Cass County Public Transportation to offer free election rides
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Public Transportation has announced a new plan to provide Cass County residents free rides ...
Business
Shelton’s Jimbo Shelton wins Pat Moody Award
NILES — A local businessman has been recognized for his decades of success and service in the community. ...
Community News
Cass County discusses potential law enforcement millage
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are taking the first steps toward putting a law enforcement millage on the ...
Community News
Edwardsburg school board authorizes bond proposal, seeks renewal of non-homestead millage
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has approved the ballot language for the upcoming May ...
Community News
Dowagiac reaches lease agreement for ‘Twistees’ building
DOWAGIAC — An ice cream parlor that has served the Dowagiac community for more than 40 years will ...
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PHOTO STORY: Elementary school hosts 100th birthday party for retired schoolteacher
NILES — A local elementary school celebrated its 100th day of classes in a special way. Howard-Ellis Elementary ...
