Cass County
County clerk reminds local voters of their rights
With many predicting a record turnout for the 2016 general election on Nov. 8, Cass County Register/Clerk Monica ...
Cass County
Meet the candidates: District 7 Commissioner
Leon “Andy” Anderson Jr. (R) Office: Cass County Commissioner District 7 Age: 72 Residence: Dowagiac Education: • Bachelor’s ...
Cass County
Judge candidates weigh in on issues
Mark Herman Age: 59 Residence: Howard Township Education: • Lake Michigan College, associate’s degree, 1977 • Western Michigan ...
News Main
Historic building owner says renovations have been put on hold for too long
Niles’ historic buildings all hold storied pasts that must be protected and preserved for the years to come. ...
Dowagiac
Old Rugged Cross hosting chili and soup supper Nov. 12
Volunteers who manage The Old Rugged Cross Memorial Garden in Pokagon Township will host a stomach-warming chili and ...
News
Michigan pork producer seeks sustainability, animal life quality standards
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The herd of pigs at 1936 Meadowbrook Farm is now certified as Animal Welfare ...
Berrien County
Marriage licenses for Oct. 20
Here are the Berrien County marriage licenses issued Oct. 20: • Michael David Dewey, of Berrien Springs and ...
Lifestyles
Depot gardens ready for winter
Four Flags Garden Club members were busy at the historic Niles Amtrak Depot preparing the five gardens for ...
Dowagiac
Volunteer of the Week: Matt Severin, Dowagiac Optimist Club
Matt Severin, of Eau Claire, is the principal of Dowagiac Middle School and a member of the Dowagiac ...
News
State senate passes bill to improve bicyclist safety
LANSING — Sen. John Proos voted yes on bills passed by the Michigan Senate on Thursday designed to ...
Business
Realtors association announces new leader
Paul Dumke, president of the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors, announced at the association’s recent membership meeting that ...
Dowagiac
SMC fall choral concert Friday
Southwestern Michigan College Director of Choral Activities David Carew titled Friday’s fall choral concert “Fantasia” to represent the ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac September students of the month recognized
The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s students of the month for September during its ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Oct. 21-24
Friday, Oct. 21 1:30 a.m. — 600 block Riverside, assist to Pride Care EMS 4:25 a.m. — 400 ...
Dowagiac
Tucker discusses famous Kentucky Raid next month
What happened when Kentucky slave owners tried to retrieve runaway slaves that had made it to Vandalia in ...
Dowagiac
City council approves purchase of police vehicle
The Dowagiac Police Department will soon have a new addition to its fleet of vehicles. The Dowagiac City ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Family Fare donates to local food pantry
Some small acts of kindness made by shoppers at Dowagiac’s Family Fare several weeks ago combined to create ...
News Main
Residents gather to express discontent with proposed single trash hauler ordinance
Residents were eager to voice their concerns at Monday’s city council meeting on a proposed ordinance for a ...
Buchanan
Sign catches fire near Buchanan storefront
A fire that started outside of a Buchanan store yesterday was quickly put out by fire crews and ...
News
Tucker discusses famous Kentucky Raid
What happened when Kentucky slave owners tried to retrieve runaway slaves that had made it to Vandalia in ...
News
Chestnut trees donated
Tom Wrasse plants a chestnut tree along McCoy’s creek trail on Monday. He donated 10 chestnut trees to ...
News
SMC fall choral concert Friday
Southwestern Michigan College Director of Choral Activities David Carew titled Friday’s fall choral concert “Fantasia” to represent the ...
News
Dogs played role in rescue and intelligence missions during the Vietnam war
BUCHANAN, Mich. — Buchanan American Legion Post 51 will once again be hosting special programs this November in ...
Education
Spooky design captivates
Niles High School art student, Evan Robison, left, poses for a picture with his art teacher, Peter Helm, ...
News
Realtors association announces new leader
Paul Dumke, president of the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors, announced at the association’s recent membership meeting that ...
