Community News
Thrill on the Hill to return to Buchanan in July
BUCHANAN — A one-of-a-kind event is set to return this summer to downtown Buchanan. Buchanan’s annual summer event ...
Breaking News
Fire destroys historic Ferry Street School building
NILES — A piece of Niles history was destroyed Friday morning when the Ferry Street Resource Center, 620 ...
Education
Skip Dyes appointed to SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees May 10 filled the vacancy created by Keith McKenzie’s retirement ...
Business
Fun on the way: Progress continues on Dowagiac family entertainment center
DOWAGIAC — The building that once housed a Shopko location in Dowagiac has a fresh coat of paint ...
Education
Niles High School receives $1,000 college access grant
LANSING — Niles High School was one of 97 schools in Michigan to receive part of a $95,438 ...
Business
Popular paint-your-own ceramics studio relocates to East Main
NILES — A popular Niles business has found a new home in downtown Niles. Bee Crafty LLC, a ...
News
Benton Harbor woman killed in two-vehicle Sodus Township crash
SODUS TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Benton Harbor woman was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle Sodus Township crash, according ...
Community News
Niles author, voice actor team up to produce audiobook
NILES — A pair of friends have teamed up to create a new storytelling experience. Author Marty Klubeck ...
Community News
Dowagiac pursues housing development project
DOWAGIAC — A planned development project would bring 40 apartment units to downtown Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council ...
Community News
Buchanan City Commission discusses upcoming trail projects
BUCHANAN — Much was discussed during the Buchanan City Commission’s meeting Monday at the Buchanan City Hall. Friends ...
Community News
Noise complaints over Indeck power plant continue in Niles
NILES — Dozens of Howard Township residents showed up again at Monday’s Niles City Council meeting to ask ...
Business
Local McDonald’s customers raise $35,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities
EDWARDSBURG — A trio of local McDonald’s restaurants have helped raise more than $35,000 to support Ronald McDonald ...
Community News
Stolen statue of Native American woman returned to Madeline Bertrand County Park
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March has ...
Community News
Ashanti, Ginuwine to perform at Silver Creek Event Center this fall
NEW BUFFALO — R&B fans are in for a treat this fall as two of the genre’s biggest ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for meth possession
NILES — A Niles resident with a long criminal history was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Possible drowning in St. Joseph River under investigation
ORONOKO TOWNSHIP — The Berrien Springs Oronoko Township Police Department is investigating the possible drowning of a Berrien ...
Uncategorized
Edwardsburg High School, SME Education Foundation to provide manufacturing/engineering education
EDWARDSBURG — The more than 800 students at Edwardsburg High School will have access to new manufacturing education ...
Community News
Fehlner family donates $100,000 to Roti Roti Art Center
BUCHANAN — As a chemist, Thomas Fehlner knows what materials to mix to get the best results. When ...
Community News
2023 Cass County Fair registration opens
CASS COUNTY — The 2023 Cass County Fair is accepting 4-H and Youth applications online at mycasscountyfair.com. These ...
Business
WATCH: Villwocks hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for outdoor garden center expansion
BERRIEN SPRINGS — An area business celebrated its expansion Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony complete with drinks, plants ...
Business
New yoga studio to open in downtown Niles
NILES — A new yoga studio will soon be unrolling its mat in Downtown Niles. Get Flexi is ...
Community News
‘American Pickers’ to pick through southwest Michigan in July
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – A national television show is on the hunt for local collections to “pick” through in ...
Community News
Rotary president named Paul Harris Award winner
DOWAGIAC — A beloved Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Rotary President ...
Education
Niles High School hosts Athletic Recruiting Fair
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Wednesday evening with students hoping to continue their athletics ...
Business
Biggby Coffee to open Dowagiac location May 9
DOWAGIAC — Locals patiently waiting for Dowagiac’s newest coffee shop to open were able to get a taste ...
