Community News
2022 statewide primary election set for Tuesday
NILES — Registered voters across the state will be heading to their local polling locations to cast their ...
Community News
Berrien County purchases American Electric Power building in Buchanan
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners made it official Thursday. The county is buying the American Electric Power ...
Buchanan
City of Buchanan acquires former Baroda Tire property for redevelopment
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan has closed on the purchase of the former home of Baroda Tire ...
Community News
City to move forward with $10 million public waste system project
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took steps to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare of its ...
Business
Mno-Bmadsen to host Small Business Expo
DOWAGIAC — Mno-Bmadsen, the non gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, with the support ...
Community News
Dowagiac approves ordinance to allow recreational marijuana businesses
DOWAGIAC — After four years of observing the ever-changing Michigan cannabis industry, the City of Dowagiac is tossing ...
Breaking News
Update: Police release names of employee, driver involved in crash
The Berrien Springs Oronoka Township Police Department has identified the Berrien County Road Commission employee who was killed ...
Community News
Niles Township tables SMCAS Special Assessment District vote
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Township leaders have delayed the decision on a proposed 150 percent increase in assessments ...
Community News
Marijuana expected to be on November ballot in Niles Township after successful petition
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to decide ...
Community News
Cass County judge appointed to Tribal State Federal Judicial Reform
CASSOPOLIS — The Michigan Supreme Court reappointed Cass County’s Chief Judge, the Honorable Carol Montavon Bealor, to the ...
Community News
Buchanan man named director of county road department
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners hired a new department head for the second time in as many ...
Local Government
Absentee ballot registration for August primary election ends today
MICHIGAN — The last day to register to vote online/by mail before the August 2 primary is today, ...
Community News
Dowagiac celebrates Laylin Park dedication
DOWAGIAC — Extended family from across the country were on hand for Leon and Shirley Laylin as Laylin ...
Business
Berrien County to purchase American Electric Power building in Buchanan
ST. JOSEPH — Work is progressing on plans for Berrien County to buy the American Electric Power building ...
Community News
Niles approves provisional cannabis license
NILES — The Niles City Council approved a provisional marijuana processer license for HLF LLC – doing business ...
Community News
City approves Blues Brothers cannabis festival
NILES — A highly anticipated summer festival has received the green light by the Niles City Council. The ...
Community News
Niles Township to consider millage to hire additional police officers
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Board of Trustees is considering adding a millage to the November ...
Business
DDA presents concept designs for downtown outdoor hub
NILES — The City of Niles continues to explore options for enhancing its downtown experience. Those in attendance ...
Community News
City to consider selling Carnegie Library to local entrepreneurs
NILES — The City of Niles is considering selling the historic Carnegie Library building to a local group ...
Community News
Commission honors life of ‘Sheriff Jewell’
ST. JOSEPH — Forrest “Nick” Jewell was a sheriff’s sheriff and a cop’s cop, Berrien County Trial Judge ...
Community News
City approves Drinking Water Revolving Fund Project Plan
NILES — The City of Niles took steps this week to ensure the quality of its drinking water. ...
Community News
Local residents sentenced to prison, probation
NILES – Area residents were sentenced to prison and probation in Berrien County Trial Court Monday, including a ...
Community News
City approves purchase of two new fire engines
NILES — The Niles City Council made a move to upgrade the Niles Fire Department’s aging equipment. During ...
Community News
Cassopolis named finalist in Michigan Municipal League contest
CASSOPOLIS — At a special meeting Monday night, the Cassopolis Village Council approved a pair of agenda items ...
Community News
Family Treatment Court hosts Reunification Day celebration
CASSOPOLIS — June is National Reunification Month and provides a time for communities to celebrate parents who worked ...
