News
Niles woman, Indiana man hospitalized after two-vehicle Mason Township crash
MASON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman and an Indiana man were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on US-12 ...
News
REO’s Cronin ‘coming home’ to perform at Silver Creek Event Center
For REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin, returning to southwest Michigan to perform is like coming home.
Community News
MDHHS seeks programs to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Proposal to provide ...
Southwestern Michigan College
SMC finds instant success in athletics – HORIZONS 2023
When Southwestern Michigan College decided to revive its athletic teams after more than 25 yards in 2020, no ...
Niles
Reaching for the ‘Star’: Buchanan manufacturer to return ‘Star Building’ to former glory – Horizons 2023
A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of Niles’ historic buildings. Jen Tabor, ...
News
From tragedy to triumph: Niles’ Baxter signs NIL with Degree Deodorant – HORIZONS 2023
Caiden Baxter has come a long way from the worst moment in his life in 2016. The 2019 ...
Local Government
Berrien County appoints Scott R. Sanford Chief Public Defender
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County has a new Chief Public Defender, but the decision was questioned by three ...
Business
Corewell Health opens new care center in Niles
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Corewell Health cut the ribbon on a new facility in Niles Wednesday afternoon. Community ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber to release area guide, membership directory magazine
DOWAGIAC — Eileen Crouse is always striving to put the Dowagiac area on the map. Her latest project ...
Community News
Dowagiac Museum kicks off lecture series with 175 years of Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — At the Dowagiac Area History Museum Wednesday, visitors celebrated the city’s 175 years of existence. Museum ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools seeks renewal of non-homestead millage
DOWAGIAC — On May 2, voters residing within the Dowagiac Union Schools district boundaries will be asked to ...
Business
SWM Regional Chamber urges Michigan legislature to preserve Right to Work, prevailing wage laws
LANSING — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is voicing their steadfast opposition to House Bills 4004, 4005, and ...
Business
Niles Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for ONR Therapy
NILES — A new Niles business striving to keep seniors happy and healthy was welcomed to the community ...
Education
Entire May 2022 LMC Nursing cohort passes NCLEX-RN exam
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s entire May 2022 graduating nursing cohort passed the National Council Licensure Examination ...
Business
New doughnut shop to open in Ontwa Township
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — From fresh coffee to sweet treats, the new occupants of an Ontwa Township building are ...
Local Government
Cass County commissioners adopt new meeting schedule, add committee of the whole
CASS COUNTY — Beginning March 16, the Cass County Board of Commissioners will host committee of the whole ...
Education
LMC postpones millage renewal proposal
BENTON HARBOR — At a special meeting this morning, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously voted ...
Business
Corewell Health welcomes new primary care nurse practitioner
NILES — Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, announced the addition of primary care provider, ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man sentenced to probation for drug possession
NILES — A Buchanan man who has lost loved ones to drug overdoses has the chance to break ...
Business
Father-son team opens Downtown Niles Cafe
NILES — A new dining option has arrived in downtown Niles. Downtown Niles Cafe opened its doors to ...
Community News
Musicians of all skill level invited to join monthly music jam at local brewery
BUCHANAN — The fields of Flatwater Farms in Buchanan, the home of River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant, ...
Business
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber announces new board members
ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of three new directors ...
Local Government
County approves labor contract with Juvenile Center employees
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County officials are hoping a new contract with Juvenile Center employees will help them ...
Breaking News
Arrest made in Cassopolis Fifth Third Bank robbery
CASSOPOLIS — A suspect involved in a Feb. 27 robbery at Fifth Third Bank in Cassopolis is in ...
Business
Libby Hein named President of Redbud Insurance Services LLC
BUCHANAN — Redbud Insurance Services, 110 Main St., Buchanan, has announced the appointment of Libby Hein as the ...
