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2024 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
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Business
YMCA to open downtown South Bend location
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The YMCA of Greater Michiana announced Tuesday plans to bring its mission and community ...
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Buchanan City Commission honors retiring public safety director
BUCHANAN — Hugs and handshakes were the order of the day as family, friends and co-workers joined Buchanan ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for Brandywine May 7
In the early nineteen-sixties, a group of ordinary people accomplished something extraordinary. They merged a group of country ...
Education
SMC, Grand Valley Omni partner to offer Bachelor’s degree options
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Valley State University to offer ...
Community News
Group submits signatures to force recall election of Buchanan mayor
ST. JOSEPH — Organizers of a recall effort against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison have submitted petitions with over ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ May 7 for Brandywine Community Schools
Surveys and meetings took place to help prioritize the bond improvement projects. How anyone in this district can ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck
NILES — An Army veteran who had been wounded in combat was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien ...
Community News
Fernwood Botanical Garden executive director announces retirement
NILES — After 17 years of dedicated leadership, Carol Line has announced her plan to retire as Executive ...
Business
Cassopolis Beer Company to bring brews, pizza to historic building
CASSOPOLIS — “We don’t know when we’re opening, let’s make that clear,” laughed Kortney Romanetz. This is in ...
Crime/Court
Cass County residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced on drug charges Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Casey Phillip ...
Community News
Niles student organizes community clean-up day
NILES — A Niles neighborhood is looking new and improved thanks to the efforts of a local high ...
Community News
Cass County entities collaborate with EGLE to demolish unsafe building in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — A prime piece of real estate in uptown Edwardsburg will soon get a new life, thanks ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Dear Editor, Saturday, May 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – ...
Community News
Undersheriff Roach announces run for Cass County Sheriff
CASS COUNTY — With a strong track record in law enforcement and deep community ties, Cass County Undersheriff ...
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Cass County resident celebrates 100th birthday
CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County resident celebrated a birthday milestone this week. Barbara Monroe, a familiar face at ...
Community News
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false ...
Business
Niles High School hosts annual College, Career Day
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Thursday with students eager to learn more about career ...
Community News
Buchanan Public Safety Director announces retirement
BUCHANAN — As his 40 year career in law enforcement draws to a close, Buchanan Public Safety Director ...
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Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
CASS COUNTY — Come January 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Cass County. After 37 years ...
Business
Local musicians to perform in downtown Dowagiac Saturday
DOWAGIAC – Two local musicians will stroll in and out of specialty shops in downtown Dowagiac this Saturday, ...
Community News
Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a grant from the Pokagon Fund to purchase ...
Education
Cassopolis school board hosts April meeting
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Dr. John Ritzler ...
Business
Empowering Growth: Niles economic grants catalyst for local prosperity
By Ryan Boeskool Executive Director, Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce In a time when economic development is the ...
Education
Brandywine to host final bond proposal forum April 30
NILES — The final community forum about the Brandywine school district’s zero millage increase bond proposal will be ...
