Community News
SMC Renaissance Faire returns Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s fifth Renaissance Faire steps back in time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
Education
Dowagiac leaders focus on positives as classes resume
DOWAGIAC — It’s been a whirlwind of a first week for Dowagiac Union Schools. The joy often associated ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Extracurriculars can help students build new skills and gain experiences
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the school year. While we have ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac school bus confirmed to be involved in accident
Cass County Sherriff’s Office dispatch has confirmed that a Dowagiac Union Schools bus has been involved in an ...
College
Local high school students complete SMC ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Educational Talent Search’s Public Safety Camp, in partnership with Dowagiac fire and police ...
Community News
HCU announces 13th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Teacher Awards. Honor is committed ...
News
SMC dedicates 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse
Southwestern Michigan College’s Wednesday 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse dedication celebrates an ambitious new era.
Community News
Edwardsburg Public Schools to try again with Nov. 8 bond proposal
Edwardsburg — Edwardsburg Public Schools is hoping to change the minds of voters and try again to make ...
Community News
Upstage Right performs Moana Jr.
NILES — A chorus of elementary-aged students danced across the Niles High School Auditorium stage for a one-night ...
Community News
Niles’ McKee, Roman crowned 2022 Berrien County Youth Fair King and Queen
BERRIEN SPRINGS — A pair of Brandywine High School students took home top honors at the Berrien County ...
Community News
Sister Lakes woman installs Little Free Library
SISTER LAKES — Bookworms in a local community have a new outlet to lean on, thanks to the ...
Newsletter Sports
Chieftain Golf Outing sets new record with $49,870 raised
It was another record-setting year for the Chieftain Golf Outing, which was June 16 at Indian Lake Hills ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: 2022 Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House
NILES — A local archaeological group offered guests a chance to travel back in time to learn how ...
Community News
New Dowagiac music director excited for marching band season
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union High School marching band is back and ready for action. The 26-member marching ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools mourns loss of student killed in Wednesday crash
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools is mourning the loss of a student. Superintendent Jonathan Whan issued a letter ...
Community News
Berrien Community Foundation to host Backpacks For Good event
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien Community Foundation is helping students get ready to learn this fall by providing ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Public Schools bond proposal fails
EDWARDSBURG — Voters turned down a request from Edwardsburg Public Schools in Tuesday’s primary election to sell bonds ...
Community News
City of Niles receives Historic Preservation Grants for Chapin Mansion
LANSING — The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has awarded $170,000 in grants to the City of Niles ...
Business
Niles Scream Park Scholarship recipients announced
NILES — The Niles Haunted House Board of Directors is pleased to announce the deserving graduates who will ...
Community News
Buchanan Community Schools makes leadership changes
BUCHANAN — A local school district recently announced new changes in leadership. Buchanan Community Schools announced in a ...
Community News
Edwardsburg community discusses $59.6 million EPS bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools recently hosted a Community Q and A event via Zoom with Superintendent Jim ...
Education
‘It feels like home’: Brandywine welcomes new middle, high school principal
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The new principal of Brandywine Middle/High School is a familiar face to many in ...
Community News
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation announces new program officer
BUCHANAN — Michigan Gateway Community Foundation has announced Nicole Mireles as its new Scholarship Program Officer and Buchanan ...
Community News
Cass District Library aims to restore original millage rate with ballot proposal
Why is the library on the Aug. 2 ballot? Cass District Library consists of five branch locations including ...
Business
New Edwardsburg restaurant to open Saturday
EDWARDSBURG — A new restaurant will soon be opening its doors to the community. The Flat Rock Grill, ...
