Buchanan
Buchanan High School graduates 98 in 2017 class Friday
The sun was shining brightly on the 2017 Buchanan High School graduates Friday evening. Soft tufts of cottonwood ...
News Main
Niles Bluegrass Festival draws large crowd
Niles musician David Rees, 25, has attended the Niles Bluegrass Festival before, but this year was his first ...
Dowagiac
SMC classroom to be named for board secretary’s mother
Esther Louise White, a major benefactor of Southwestern Michigan College’s Nursing and Health Education Building expansion, devoted her ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — May 31 – June1
Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to March 2-6: May 31 10 a.m. — 200 ...
Dowagiac
The Watchdog, June 2
Southwestern Michigan College (April 17) Recognitions: The board recognized the following faculty members for their years of service: ...
Niles
Multiple bands to debut at Bluegrass Festival
Saturday afternoon in Niles, musician Audie Blaylock, of Fort Wayne, Indiana will be where he has always felt ...
Dowagiac
Union High hosting 2017 commencement Sunday
The next batch of Chieftains will take their first steps into adulthood Sunday afternoon, as Dowagiac Union High ...
Dowagiac
Registration begins for second annual Open Header Cruise
After getting off to a roaring start last summer, organizers with Dowagiac’s Open Header Cruise for the Cause ...
Niles
Crime Stoppers: Crime of the Week
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for anyone with information regarding a breaking and entering that occurred morning ...
News Main
Firework cited as cause of blaze that destroyed home
What began as an attempt to scare geese from a pond resulted in the total loss of a ...
News Main
Niles High School, New Tech graduate 179
The Niles High School and New Tech Class of 2017 graduated Thursday night to the cheers of family ...
Niles
Niles bluegrass festival to begin Thursday
Since 2002, the Niles Family Fun Fair and Bluegrass/Americana/Folk Music Festival has brought a variety of musicians and ...
Niles
Michiana Youth Robotics to offer summer day camps
This summer, Michiana Youth Robotics will offer several sessions of LEGO Robotics Camps for children ages 6 through ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Police log: May 22-30
Here are the calls the Cassopolis Police Department responded to from May 22 through May 30:
Lifestyles
Niles-Buchanan YMCA coaches aid special-needs swim team in practice: Photo story
The YMCA Mariners Swim Team hosted a mock meet for the Special Olympics swim team Saturday, May 25. ...
Cassopolis
Bonine Carriage House restoration continues
Restorations to the James E. Bonine Carriage House, which served as a spot on the Underground Railroad, are ...
State
Committee approves Proos’ STEM bill
LANSING — The Senate Education Committee on Tuesday approved Sen. John Proos’ legislation to give Michigan students a ...
Cassopolis
Ranger band hosting tuba toss fundraiser
The Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School Band has found a unique way to raise money.
State
Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO stepping down
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder announced leadership changes at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with Steve Arwood stepping ...
Edwardsburg
Youth bass fishing tournament Saturday
Riveridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking for young bass fishermen for its second annual tournament.
News
Proos bill to crack down on theft of veterans’ grave markers clears committee
LANSING — Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Proos to help stop the theft of veterans’ grave markers recently ...
State
Governor authorizes order to make naloxone available
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder recently authorized the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue a ...
State
Findings show increase in traffic deaths during holiday weekend
LANSING — Preliminary reports indicate eight people died in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2017 Memorial Day ...
Edwardsburg
Memorial Day Festival celebrates veterans
The colors of red, white and blue flooded the streets of downtown Edwardsburg at the annual Memorial Day ...
News
Be Healthy Berrien programs aim to help employees maximize wellness
YMCA of Southwest Michigan, through it’s partnership with Be Healthy Berrien, has identified four worksites in Berrien County ...
