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Dowagiac City Council greenlights 2024 Cass County PrideFest
DOWAGIAC — A new, inclusive event is coming to downtown Dowagiac next year. During its Monday meeting, the ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements
ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township ...
Business
‘A fantastic day for Cassopolis’: Hydro Cassopolis celebrates grand opening
CASSOPOLIS — A special ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate the completion of a global aluminum company’s state-of-the-art ...
Business
Leader Publications relocating to new downtown Niles location
NILES — Leader Publications is leaving the 217 N. 4th St. location it has known as home for ...
Community News
Council member’s status highlights Cassopolis Village Council meeting
CASSOPOLIS — An agenda item at Monday’s Cassopolis Village Council meeting raised questions regarding a council member’s eligibility ...
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Feed the Hungry campaign kicks off with police and fire escort, donation from Dowagiac Elks
DOWAGIAC — The 14th annual C. Wimberley’s Feed the Hungry collection campaign began with a bang. Feed the ...
Community News
Four Flags Antiques’ window displays a hit with community
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business’ latest project has the community buzzing with memories of Christmas’ past. ...
Business
Buchanan to host annual Bucktown Christmas Nov. 25
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan community is preparing for yuletide festivities later this month. The Buchanan Area Chamber of ...
Community News
Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac residents and visitors were greeted with picturesque weather Saturday to kick off the holiday season. ...
Community News
Buchanan mayor facing calls to resign following city manager’s suspension
BUCHANAN — There was a full house of residents wanting answers at Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting and ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Berrien County Sheriff’s Office seeking information regarding missing Cassopolis man
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Cassopolis ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School teachers named to Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools announced Monday that Buchanan Middle School teachers Monica Luke (7th grade Social Studies) ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for theft, domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man accused of theft and domestic violence was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien ...
Community News
Berrien Counnty Commissioners discuss 2024 budget
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners spent the bulk of their meeting Thursday going over the proposed 2024 ...
Community News
Local singer-songwriter to perform in downtown Niles
NILES — Independent singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas packed the house this past weekend at Ignition Music Garage in Goshen. ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
Education
Howard-Ellis, Southside host Veterans Day celebrations
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ Howard-Ellis Elementary and Southside School hosted Veterans Day celebrations to honor Veterans in ...
News
Dowagiac man injured in two-vehicle Wayne Township crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was injured Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Wayne Township, according to ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of City Manager Benjamin Eldridge
The people of Buchanan will be fighting to keep our new City Manager at the City Commission meeting ...
Community News
Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant set for Jan. 13
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Pageant Committee hosted an evening social last week at Venue ...
Business
‘It feels like home’: Fork in the Road hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
BUCHANAN — Buchanan’s newest restaurant business hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon complete with food, drinks and snacks. ...
Community News
Miss Cassopolis 2024 excited to represent community
CASSOPOLIS — It was a weekend to remember for Caitlin Jones. When the dust settled, Jones was crowned ...
Business
Acres of Grace expands into soaping business
DOWAGIAC — For more than a decade, Jen Eby has been known regionally as “Jen the Soap Lady.” ...
News
PET OF THE WEEK: Bella, of Animal Aid
Meet Bella, a dog fostered by Animal Aid of Southwest Michigan. Bella’s owner passed away and Bella was ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac Police Department K9 finds armed domestic assault suspect
DOWAGIAC — A four-legged Dowagiac Police Department employee located a domestic assault suspect Tuesday who was armed with ...
