Local Government
Dowagiac City Council approves 2023 tax levy
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac City Council officials voted unanimously on Monday night to approve the 2023 Tax Levy for ...
Community News
Buchanan approves new city manager
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners made it official Monday as they voted to hire Benjamin Eldridge as the ...
Business
Niles approves provisional marijuana grower license
NILES — A new marijuana business is setting up shop in Niles. The Niles City Council voted 6-1 ...
Education
Cassopolis Ross Beatty announces Class of 2023 Top 10
CASSOPOLIS — The administration and staff at Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School are proud to announce the Top ...
Education
‘Porn Pandemic’ film showing at Brandywine school board meeting prompts walkout
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Books and pornography were the trending topics at the Brandywine Community Schools Board of ...
Community News
Cass County farm announces ‘Goats on The Go’ weed control business
CASS COUNTY — “It certainly may be a goat you see at our Dr. T.K. Lawless Park,” says ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time, probation for fleeing police
NILES — Area residents were sentenced on a variety of charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Cody ...
Community News
Local MSU alumni club to host annual Steak & Suds event June 13
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Michigan State University Spartans Alumni Club will hold its annual Steak & ...
Crime/Court
Bond violation leads to drug arrest in Niles
NILES — A bond violation led to the arrest of a Benton Harbor man Friday in the City ...
Education
Niles High School announces Class of 2023 Top 10
NILES — With graduation less than a month away, Niles High School has proudly announced the Class of ...
Business
Brandywine elementary schools host inaugural Career Days
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Students at Merritt and Brandywine Elementary Schools got to experience potential future career paths ...
News Main
Jefferson Township crash sends pair to the hospital
A two-vehicle accident on M-60 southwest of Dailey Road in Jefferson Township sent two people to the hospital ...
Business
WATCH: ESS 6 Degrees Resale hosts ribbon-cutting for new location
BENTON HARBOR — One of Southwest Michigan’s most popular resale stores has reopened at a new location. ESS ...
Community News
Downtown Niles bookstore to close, relocate
NILES — A local bookstore will be temporarily closing its doors as it searches for a new location. ...
Community News
Cassopolis set to host 2023 Beach Bash June 2-3
CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and fireworks to a beer garden and live music, one local community is ...
Business
Marion Magnolia Farms to host annual artisan market Sunday
CASSOPOLIS — A local event space is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. ...
Community News
Cass County honors fallen deputy at memorial service
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office spent Wednesday afternoon honoring a deputy who died in the line ...
News
ESS 6 Degrees Reopens Resale Store in New Location
BENTON HARBOR — One of Southwest Michigan’s most popular resale stores is reopening at a new location, but ...
Community News
Local hip-hop artist reflects on career
NILES — The path to music for local hip-hop artist and designer, Myron “HeyZeus” Waddell, was an indirect ...
Crime/Court
Search warrant leads to drug, stolen property arrest in Pokagon Township
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A theft investigation led to the arrest of one individual Wednesday morning in Pokagon Township, ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township approves grant applications for Community Park improvements
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting ...
Education
Dowagiac honors April Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac Superintendent to retire in 2024
DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council discusses master plan, library plans
EDWARDSBURG — A future master plan as well as a first look at the plans for the village’s ...
Community News
Entries wanted: Cass County seeks designs for coin contest
CASS COUNTY — Since becoming chair of the board of commissioners in January, Jeremiah Jones has made a ...
