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 ...
Education
Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident
UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis woman gets probation for assaulting woman with tire iron
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis woman convicted by a jury last fall of assaulting a rival with a tire ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for meth delivery
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man with a long criminal record is going back to prison after being sentenced ...
Education
‘Speaking Up With Women’ event honors Buchanan superintendent
BUCHANAN — A local superintendent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and community service. The “Speaking Up ...
Education
Books for Bikes program underway at Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — St. Peters Masonic Lodge, in conjunction with Edwardsburg Eagle Lake School and the Circle Credit Union ...
Community News
Dowagiac Connected’s adult prom sells out again, raises nearly $5,000
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
News Main
Elkhart man dies in two-vehicle crash in Calvin Township
A 67-year-old Elkhart, Indiana man was killed when a vehicle struck a deer, which was propelled through the ...
Local Government
Effort to recall Vigansky submits signatures
ST. JOSEPH — The recall effort against Buchanan City Commissioner Dan Vigansky is moving forward with petitions containing ...
Community News
Dowagiac theater program to perform ‘Oliver!’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Native American imagery in schools detrimental to students, perpetuates stereotypes
Dear Editor, As a prospective candidate seeking the nomination of the Natural Law Party for Michigan Board of ...
Business
Cassopolis farm awarded environmental, animal welfare certifications
CASSOPOLIS — The pigs and flock of laying hens at Willowbrook Farms are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved ...
Community News
Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ ...
Community News
Cassopolis police officers donate to Helping Hands of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Officers from the Cassopolis Police Department collected $245 for Helping Hands of Cass County, Inc. in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Middle School student wins essay contest
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & ...
Business
Zen Leaf Buchanan votes to unionize
BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan ...
