News
Senator votes to eliminate driver responsibility fees
Sen. John Proos on Thursday voted to eliminate Michigan’s punitive driver responsibility fees. “Michigan’s driver responsibility fees are ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac man arrested for shooting at apartment complex
A Dowagiac man is in police custody on suspicions of firing off several shots inside and outside his ...
Business
Niles office welcomes new dentist
A new face has recently come to Niles to help residents improve their smiles. Dr. Richard Beckermeyer recently ...
News
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners that want to make Niles their lifelong ...
Business
Black and white Colobus Monkey born at Potawatomi Zoo
South Bend – On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Potawatomi Zoo’s troop of Eastern Black and White Colobus Monkeys ...
Business
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve hosts Halloween bash Oct. 28
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve is calling all ghosts, ghouls, and witches to its Halloween bash, which ...
Buchanan
Buchanan residents volunteer for Make a Difference Day
The sun had barely begun rising and a morning chill still hung around in the air Saturday morning ...
Business
Round Oak to reopen old basement pub for Halloween
The owners of Dowagiac’s Round Oak Revisited will be offering their own “Tales from the Crypt” — and ...
News
AG to health care companies: implement opioid mitigation programs to save lives
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has joined with a bipartisan group of attorneys general from 17 states, as ...
Dowagiac
Head Start center opens on SMC campus
Southwestern Michigan College recently welcomed a Head Start program to its Dowagiac campus, boosting internship and observation opportunities ...
News
Nonprofits receive $872,000 in MIOSHA training grants for worker safety, health
To support worker safety and health across the state, LARA Chief Deputy Director Al Pohl announced Thursday the ...
News
Prevent auto theft: drivers reminded to ‘Lock It or Lose It’
LANSING — The Michigan Automobile Theft Prevention Authority cautions the public that auto thefts are on the rise ...
News
MSP partners with DEA for drug take-back day
LANSING — The Michigan State Police is again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement ...
Cass County
Cass County COA activities, Oct. 23-27
Monday, Oct. 23 Cardio challenge 8 to 8:45 a.m. This low-impact, high-energy class will challenge participants’ entire bodies ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Oct. 18-20
Oct. 18 7:20 a.m. — 57000 block Riverside, general noncriminal 8:05 a.m. — 55000 block Colby, general assistance ...
News
Legislation to expand dual enrollment to border school districts approved in House
High school students in school districts bordering Michigan’s state borders are one step closer to more post-secondary and ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac 12-year-old struck by bus
A 12-year-old Dowagiac Middle School student suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a bus outside the ...
Berrien County
Stories of Strength, Part I
Every 19 seconds, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, thousands of dollars are raised throughout ...
Business
Dowagiac petting farm hosting first ever fall festival
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most kid-friendly attractions will be hosting a special afternoon of fall-themed fun for children ...
Dowagiac
Local sororities hosting annual chili supper
Before the action heats up on the field between the Dowagiac Chieftains and Paw Paw Redskins Friday night, ...
Business
South Bend Cubs general manager describes meteoric rise of franchise
DOWAGIAC — When Nick Brown joined the front office of the South Bend Silver Hawks in 2012, team owner ...
Education
Niles High School changes meal charging policy
Lunch time is starting to look a lot different for many Niles High School students. Starting Tuesday, Niles ...
Berrien County
Buchanan organization donates to Buchanan District Library
BUCHANAN — Children who spend their afternoons at the Buchanan District Library now have snacks to keep them ...
Berrien County
Buchanan Make a Difference Day to take place Saturday
BUCHANAN — Those itching to spend a weekend morning doing something more productive than eating cereal while watch ...
Berrien County
Scarecrows of Buchanan
Downtown Buchanan gets into the fall spirit by decorating their streets with dozens of unique scarecrows. Each scarecrow ...
