Berrien County
Marine ball to raise funds to support veterans
In celebration of the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corp, Melanie and Don Kennedy will host ...
News
Veterans Day ceremony to take place in Riverfront Park: Brief
The American Legion Post 26 will host a Veterans Day ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Saturday at the ...
Dowagiac
Friday’s SMC fall choir concert a ‘triple threat’
If Southwestern Michigan College’s “Choralbaret” was a pizza, it would be a supreme. Yes, it is the fall ...
News
Invasive plant species impacting deer habitat, forest health
It is not news that Michigan’s forests are dealing with a slew of invasive species. From garlic mustard ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Nov. 7
Nov. 7 8:15 a.m. — 58000 block Cherry Grove, general assistance 8:55 a.m. — 400 block Cleveland, violation ...
Cassopolis
News in Brief, Nov. 8
DUHS hosting annual senior citizen luncheon Nov. 16 DOWAGIAC — Local senior citizens are invited to attend Dowagiac ...
Berrien County
Commission developing strategy for economic development
BENTON HARBOR — In spite of the many differences between residents of Cass, Berrien and Van Buren counties, ...
Cass County
Dowagiac police, county deputies participating in ‘No Shave November’
Officers with the Dowagiac Police Department and Cass County Sheriff’s Office will be giving the phrase “the fuzz” ...
Berrien County
Volunteer of the week: Gerald Feece Greater Niles Senior Center
Gerald Feece, 73, of Niles, has been volunteering as a driver at the Greater Niles Senior Center since ...
Berrien County
Buchanan Middle School hosts annual Bundle Up Buchanan coat drive
Behind a door down the main hallway of Buchanan Middle School sits a pile of coats waiting to ...
Berrien County
Township approves road project plan Monday
Traversing the pothole-ridden roads of the Brandywine Shores subdivision has been exasperating for those who live there. Thirty-year ...
Berrien County
Salvation Army in desperate need of bell ringing volunteers
The Niles Salvation Army is seeking volunteers from Cass and Berrien counties to volunteer as bell ringers during ...
Cass County
Five Star Program helps SMC students inspire passion to learn in area youth
Six Southwestern Michigan College students are participating as mentors this semester through Dowagiac Middle School’s “Five Star Life” ...
News
Former state senator named state director for USDA Rural Development in Michigan
EAST LANSING — The Trump Administration announced Monday the appointment of former state Sen. Jason Allen as the ...
Berrien County
Big C Lumber president speaks during recent SMC ‘Saw Dust Day’ event
Building trades opportunities exist today “like I have never seen in my 34 years in this business,” said ...
Berrien County
AG shuts down deceptive national veterans’ charity
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette recently announced a settlement between 24 states and VietNow National Headquarters ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Nov. 6-7
Nov. 6 6:25 a.m. — 300 block Lincoln, civil dispute 7:10 a.m. — 100 block Cross, civil dispute ...
Breaking News
Bakeman wins 1st Ward council seat
A new face is joining the Dowagiac City Council, as Dowagiac business owner Patrick Bakeman defeated incumbent Lori Hunt to ...
Cass County
Family donates old quilt to county historical society
DOWAGIAC — With its mishmash of decorative stitching and vibrantly colored fabrics, the newest addition to the Cass County Historical ...
Cass County
EDC chairman makes case for control of vintage courthouse
CASSOPOLIS — What has stalled Cass County leaders’ efforts to renovate the 1899 historic courthouse has not been ...
Berrien County
Niles woman creates pop culture inspired candles with signature scents
Step inside Kristin Bivens’ Niles home and the air permeated with the warm smell of cinnamon, vanilla, apple ...
Berrien County
Berrien County takes new measures against drugged driving
As fatal crashes resulting from drug impaired driving continue to rise across the state, legislators and local law ...
Berrien County
Buchanan’s American Legion steak fry dinner: Photo story
Dozens came out to Buchanan’s American Legion Friday evening to enjoy a steak fry dinner. Tickets were $15 ...
Berrien County
Niles police log Oct. 23 to Oct. 25
Oct. 23 8:20 a.m. — Sheffield/N. 12th, larceny 10:37 a.m. — 900 block S. 11th, suspicious person/vehicle/situation 11:06 ...
Berrien County
Great Lakes Invasive Carp Challenge nets more than 350 entries
LANSING — The State of Michigan announced last week that the Great Lakes Invasive Carp Challenge, which sought ...
