Cassopolis
Christmas at the Bonine House has successful year
CASSOPOLIS — The Bonine House in Vandalia was filled with holiday cheer Sunday afternoon, as dozens of people ...
Cass County
COA hosts volunteer appreciation event
CASSOPOLIS — Despite a winter storm warning Tuesday morning, many Cass County Council on Aging volunteers showed up ...
Education
Football team honored at board of trustees meeting
EDWARDSBURG — One Ontwa Township Board of Trustees member was brought to tears Monday night due to a ...
Cass County
Duo looking to bring medical marijuana to Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Two Michiana residents are looking to bring a new type of industry to the village of ...
Berrien County
Niles creates backdrop for filming of a ‘Very Merry Doo Wop Christmas’
A group credited with helping to pioneer doo wop music chose Niles as the backdrop for “A Very ...
Berrien County
Lakeland Hospital trains Niles High School students in CPR, AED
NILES — Niles High School students learned some potentially lifesaving techniques this week, with help from partners at ...
Cass County
THROWBACK THURSDAY: High-speed history
The Dowagiac Depot was the third train station built in 1903 by the Michigan Central Railroad. The Depot ...
Berrien County
Students mimic principal’s passion for bow ties
NILES — Students at Merritt Elementary School donned their best bow ties for principal Matt Severin’s birthday Tuesday. ...
Berrien County
Niles History Center to host holiday open house Saturday
NILES — Residents passing down Main Street may have noticed the Chapin Mansion aglow with Christmas lights. This ...
Berrien County
Niles police log Dec. 5
Dec. 5 12:28 a.m. — Grant/Parkway, traffic stop 4:12 a.m. — 1500 block Sioux, alarm police department/fire/emergency services ...
Dowagiac
Organization purchases protective vest for K-9
DOWAGIAC — The city’s resident four-legged police officer is looking a lot spiffier these days. The Dowagiac Police ...
Dowagiac
Two Dowagiac teens join Miss Heart of Blossomtime court
ST. JOSEPH —This past Saturday, Amanda Loehrs, of Paw Paw, received the honor of representing her community as ...
Buchanan
Water system calls into question dog park location
By DEBRA HAIGHT Daily Star Contributor BUCHANAN – The location of the city of Buchanan’s proposed dog ...
Local Government
City leaders approve seven medical marijuana business types for operation
NILES — When Niles Mayor Nick Shelton broke the tie vote at Monday night’s city council meeting, granting ...
Dowagiac
Volunteer of the Week: Pat O’Keefe, Five Star After School
For the past three years, Pat O’Keefe, 66, of Dowagiac, has served the Five Star after-school program as ...
Buchanan
Wesner Automotive brings community together through giving
BUCHANAN — When walking into Wesner Automotive in Buchanan, one will be met by a sight of dozens, ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac to establish committee to vet public art
DOWAGIAC — Several weeks after voting to create a committee devoted to enhancing the economy of The Grand ...
Berrien County
Emergency manager gives tips for residents to weather snow
CASS COUNTY — Following several weeks of mild, almost spring-like weather this season, winter’s wrath appears to have ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Dec. 11-12
Dec. 11 9:17 a.m. — 700 block of Spruce, larceny complaint 9:23 a.m. — 200 block of James, ...
News
Niles police log — Dec. 6
Dec. 6 1:56 a.m. — 800 block Sycamore, obstruction to justice/warrant 9:28 a.m. — 1100 block Maple, fraud ...
News
Enrollment for education trust reopens
LANSING — The Michigan Education Trust announced this month that it will reopen enrollment, just in time for ...
News
Two charged with embezzling from Southeast Berrien County Landfill
NILES — Two southwest Michigan residents have been charged with embezzlement from the Southeast Berrien County Landfill Authority, ...
News
Designs sought by students for State of the State program cover
LANSING — Michigan high school, junior high and elementary school students are encouraged to submit designs for the ...
Berrien County
Cornerstone Alliance creates video to show economic growth in Berrien County
BENTON HARBOR — Cornerstone Alliance, Berrien County’s lead economic development agency, has created a video showcasing the positive ...
Dowagiac
Southwestern Michigan College to host two free holiday concerts
DOWAGIAC — As a holiday gift to the community, Southwestern Michigan College will host two free concerts at ...
