Local Government
Cass County accepting applications for Road Commissioner
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates for an appointment to the Cass ...
Community News
Berrien County Commissioners talk trail projects
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners are setting down the ground rules for future trail projects in the ...
Community News
‘It feels great’: Cass County officials excited about Historic Courthouse renovation project
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Historic Courthouse has faithfully watched over the Village of Cassopolis for 123 years. ...
Local Government
Dowagiac City Council hosts Oct. 24 meeting
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council’s Monday, Oct. 24 meeting was short, sweet and to the point. The ...
Community News
Niles City Council bids farewell to outgoing members
NILES — The Niles community bid farewell to outgoing members of the Niles City Council Monday night. Jessica ...
Local Government
State representative candidates participate in forum
NILES — State Rep. Brad Paquette, R-Niles, squared off Monday night with his Democratic opponent, Naomi Ludman of ...
Community News
City council to consider rezoning parcels for Dairy Queen expansion
NILES — A local eatery could soon be expanding its business space. The Niles City Council approved the ...
Community News
Local townships become first in state to adopt new building permit software
CASS COUNTY — The Townships of Silver Creek, Keeler, Pokagon, and Wayne are the first in the state ...
Local Government
Curran named new Niles Charter Township Supervisor
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a first look at proposed Silver Beach County Park improvements at ...
Local Government
Buchanan City Commission candidates voice their opinions at forum
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commission candidates agreed more than disagreed at a League of Women Voters candidate forum ...
Community News
Pokagon Township Board hosts October ‘22 meeting
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Township Board of Trustees hosted its monthly meeting led by Supervisor Linda Preston ...
Community News
Ontwa Township Board of Trustees host October ‘22 meeting
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — Ontwa Township hosted its monthly board meeting Monday, Oct. 10. The meeting was led by ...
Community News
Cass County approves final phase of historic courthouse construction
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Historic Courthouse renovation has advanced to its final stage. The Cass County Board ...
Community News
Niles councilmember celebrates Italian-American Heritage Month
NILES — October is Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month and one local politician is celebrating his roots. City ...
Community News
Buchanan approves design concept for Downtown Reconstruction Project
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan’s anticipated downtown infrastructure and streetscape project is beginning to take shape. The ...
Community News
Berrien County scrap tire collection set for Oct. 22-23
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Scrap Tire Collection takes place Saturday, October 22, from 8:30 a.m. to ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg man sentenced for fleeing police
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man who fled from police who tried to stop him for speeding was sentenced ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township to apply $240,000 in delinquent payments to winter tax roll
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees announced more than $240,000 in delinquent payments ...
Community News
Wayne Township Board of Trustees host October ’22 meeting
By LIBERTY NEVINS Leader Publications Contributor WAYNE TOWNSHIP — The Wayne Township Board of Trustees gathered for its ...
Community News
Niles to live stream Saturday’s Apple Festival Parade
NILES — People from Niles and beyond will be able to watch Saturday’s Apple Festival Parade from the ...
Community News
Former SMC professor to be featured in Michigan City art exhibit
MICHIGAN CITY, IN. — A former Dowagiac resident will have their works of art on display. David Baker, ...
Community News
Dowagiac to purchase land from Cass County Land Bank Authority for $100
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution to authorize the purchase of 204 Andrews St. from ...
Business
Niles to offer new type of marijuana license
NILES — A new type of marijuana license will soon be available to interested businesses. The Niles City ...
Crime/Court
One arrested in Cassopolis drug bust
CASSOPOLIS — One man has been arrested in Cassopolis on drug-related charges, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
Community News
Boil water order lifted in Niles Charter Township
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township has announced the boil water order has been lifted as of ...
