Community News
Berrien County announces Madeline Bertrand County Park expansion
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township adjacent to Madeline Bertrand ...
Community News
Cassopolis granted more funding for neighborhood improvements
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday at their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed a ...
Local Government
Niles gets ‘clean’ audit opinion
NILES — The city of Niles is in good financial health, Council members learned Monday. Auditors reported their ...
Community News
MDHHS seeks programs to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Proposal to provide ...
Local Government
Berrien County appoints Scott R. Sanford Chief Public Defender
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County has a new Chief Public Defender, but the decision was questioned by three ...
Local Government
Cass County commissioners adopt new meeting schedule, add committee of the whole
CASS COUNTY — Beginning March 16, the Cass County Board of Commissioners will host committee of the whole ...
Local Government
County approves labor contract with Juvenile Center employees
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County officials are hoping a new contract with Juvenile Center employees will help them ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves downtown streetscape project
NILES — The downtown Niles streetscape will soon be receiving a facelift. During its Monday meeting, the Niles ...
Business
Treasury: Municipalities to receive Marijuana tax revenue this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be receiving the benefits. ...
Local Government
Dowagiac City Council approves purchase of $166,000 fire department SCBA gear
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus masks for the Dowagiac Fire ...
Community News
Buchanan hires recruiter, names interim city manager
BUCHANAN — An interim city manager has been named following the resignation of Buchanan City Manager Heather Grace ...
Business
Niles Planning Commission approves site plan for warehouse on 13th Street
NILES — Construction of a warehouse project located on the southwest corner of 13th Street and Lake Street ...
Local Government
Berrien County commissioners discuss broadband service expansion
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County’s efforts to expand broadband service in the county are continuing, this time on ...
Business
Planning commission approves site plan for East Main Dollar General
NILES — Construction is expected to begin soon on a Dollar General along East Main Street in Niles. ...
Crime/Court
Eau Claire man’s drunk driving charge reduced after completing probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Eau Claire man found guilty of drunk driving had his charge reduced after completing probation. ...
Community News
Niles Township approves feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for a new town hall is one step closer ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure ...
Community News
Buchanan discusses possible revival of city’s DDA
BUCHANAN – A proposal to establish a Corridor Improvement Authority in the city of Buchanan has revived discussion ...
Community News
Berrien County commissioners discuss county facilities, juvenile center
ST. JOSEPH — Design plans for a new county juvenile center are nearing completion and Berrien County Commissioners ...
Local Government
Niles City Council approves purchase of $212,000 fire department SCBA gear
NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus masks, bottles, and a RIT ...
Community News
Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...
Local Government
Buchanan parts ways with City Manager Heather Grace
BUCHANAN — The city of Buchanan has parted ways with City Manager Heather Grace. City Commissioners approved a ...
Community News
Buchanan receives $33,500 grant to improve St. Joseph River public access
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced today it received a grant from the American Electric Power Foundation ...
Community News
Silver Beach County park receives $850,000 Spark grant for new playground equipment
ST. JOSEPH — Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting began with good news about a state grant ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township approves 2023 road department agreement
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Select township streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. ...
