Community News
CCLBA receives grant to revitalize buildings in Cassopolis, Marcellus
CASS COUNTY — Buildings in two Cass County villages will soon get a new life, thanks to a recent ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg couple gets probation for child abuse
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg couple was sentenced for third degree child abuse after leaving drugs around the house ...
Uncategorized
River Essence Group’s Pledge to Plunge fundraiser event returns March 24
NILES — Local community members are preparing to brave the icy waters of a dunk tank for a ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners discuss traffic cameras
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County residents shouldn’t fear having cameras placed around the area monitoring traffic, Berrien County ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts evacuation of Ballard Elementary School
UPDATE 2: An Superintendent Dr. Dan Applegate issues an update: “At Niles Community Schools, our top priority is ...
Community News
Dowagiac moves forward with street improvement projects
DOWAGIAC — Key city streets in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The council voted to ...
Community News
‘A place for everyone’: Mount Calvary Baptist Church celebrates 175 years in Niles
NILES — Nestled inside the historic Ferry Street neighborhood is one of the oldest African American Baptist churches ...
Business
Buchanan gearing up for Restaurant Week
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Restaurant Week, showcasing the culinary scene of ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools narrows superintendent search to two candidates
DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. ...
Local Government
Cass County law enforcement committee meets to begin developing strategic plan
CASSOPOLIS — The newly formed Cass County Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Committee decided Tuesday to change the focus ...
Community News
Dowagiac elementary school raises $7,370 for Kids Heart Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to support the mission of the American Heart ...
Local Government
Niles’ annual financial report shows clean audit, revenue increases in 2023
NILES — The City of Niles is in sound financial shape, as it received an unmodified opinion from ...
Community News
Cass County employees recognized for achievements
CASSOPOLIS — Three Cass County employees were recognized for recent achievements at Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Human ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Council hosts March meeting
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met for a brief monthly meeting on Monday, March 11th. During the ...
Buchanan
Buchanan receives unmodified audit opinion
BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting featured the presentation of the annual audit, a report on the ...
Community News
Family Fare Dowagiac 1975 gives back to community
The Dowagiac Family Fare, 56151 M-51, Dowagiac, had a pumpkin carving contest last fall amongst the employees. Several ...
Community News
Niles to resurface downtown city-owned parking lots
NILES — Downtown Niles parking lots in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. Niles City Council ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for fleeing police, device tampering
NILES — A Niles man who fled police and tampered with an electronic device was sentenced to jail ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for drug, domestic violence charges
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on drug ...
Newsletter Edwardsburg
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $108,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
Community News
First United Methodist to host spring rummage sale March 15-16
DOWAGIAC — A local church is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. First ...
Business
Bebop’s Plant Shop takes root in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — A new business has taken root in downtown Buchanan. Jessica Ortiz opened Bebop’s Plant Shop last ...
Community News
Cassopolis Middle School student wins county spelling bee
DOWAGIAC — A Cassopolis Middle School student took first place honors at the Cass County Spelling Bee last ...
News
Easter Eggstravaganza springs back into Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The Easter Bunny is making its return to Downtown Dowagiac. The 23rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza, hosted ...
Crime/Court
Jones man gets jail time for LaGrange Township thefts
CASSOPOLIS — A Jones man who took part in break ins and thefts last year was sentenced to ...
