Business
Niles DDA asks residents for input on future downtown outdoor space
NILES — The Niles Downtown Development Authority/Main Street is asking the community for input as it explores options ...
Breaking News:
Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
Community News
Construction of roundabout near Indiana border slated for summer
MILTON TWP. — An intersection long-known for dangerous turns and high traffic will soon be safer for local ...
Local Government
Bridge replacement underway in Wayne Township
WAYNE TWP. — Rudy bridge is coming down. The Cass County Road Commission on Monday announced the start ...
Community News
‘Sharing the pot’: Local municipalities to receive marijuana tax revenue this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be reaping the benefits. ...
News
City council approves 284K Plym Park pickleball project
NILES — The popular pastime of pickleball will soon premiere at Plym Park. The Niles City Council unanimously ...
Community News
Arborist to oversee ‘judicious’ tree maintenance project in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — City leaders are bringing in an expert to provide guidance for an upcoming maintenance project. The ...
News
City council approves roadway lighting study on M-51
NILES — The Niles City Council is taking steps to improve evening visibility along a busy section of ...
News
Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements
CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. The Cass County Board ...
Community News
Cass County courts employees retain defined benefit pension plan
CASSOPOLIS — As county officials seek to implement new retirement plans for the county’s union employees, one union ...
Newsletter Dowagiac
Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announces new staff
DOWAGIAC — A local organization has bolstered its staff with two new faces. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Local Government
Dowagiac approves grant applications for parks projects, bridge repair
DOWAGIAC — A long-awaited project connecting two city parks is one step closer to reality. The Dowagiac City ...
Community News
City council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals
NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...
News
Pokagon, Silver Creek Townships approve council salaries, budgets
DOWAGIAC — Two local government bodies have approved salary changes for board members. Following its yearly budget meeting ...
Community News
County shelter vaccinates 137 animals; Road Commission thanks board
CASSOPOLIS — It wasn’t raining cats and dogs, but more than 100 animals descended upon a local event ...
Local Government
Dowagiac audit shows revenue down, expenditures up
DOWAGIAC – The 2021 financial numbers are in, and the auditors have completed their work. The Dowagiac City ...
Local Government
Buchanan receives $340,000 grant for McCoy Creek Trail Extension project
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced today that it has received a commitment of approximately $340,000 from ...
Community News
Dowagiac Education Report: Test scores down, poor students hit hardest by pandemic
DOWAGIAC — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the state of Michigan have seen a ...
Community News
Berrien County hears update on tower project
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard an update about plans for a south county communications tower at ...
Local Government
Cass County endorses Black History Month, designates ARPA funding
CORRECTION: The board did not approve a motion to dissolve the solid waste planning committee. The motion was ...
Community News
Dowagiac doubles downtown façade improvement incentives
DOWAGIAC — Downtown business owners will now receive more city reimbursement for improving the exterior of their buildings. ...
Community News
Dowagiac family expresses concern about neighbor’s ‘drug house’
DOWAGIAC — One local woman and her family are fed up with their neighbors, and want the city ...
Business
City council approves street pavement resurfacing program
NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles ...
Local Government
Dowagiac official meets with state leaders, to host election security forum
DOWAGIAC — One local government official is looking to clear the air on a hotly-debated topic ahead of ...
Community News
Free KN95 masks available at select Cass, Van Buren County locations
LAWRENCE — A local health department employee is urging residents to take advantage of an opportunity for free ...
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Silver Creek Twp. Clerk presents Sister Lakes Fire Chief with national Top 100 certificate
SILVER CREEK TWP. — A regular government meeting turned into a full-circle moment for two local officials on ...
