Community News
One killed, another injured in La Grange Township crash
LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP — An Indiana man was injured and another driver was killed in a crash in ...
Community News
Niles Community Schools talks classroom libraries, book-vetting process
NILES — Niles Community Schools presented the board of education with an update on the state of its ...
News
Dowagiac Drama wins best choreography, performs at Wave Awards
BENTON HARBOR — With the red carpet rolled out, local high school drama programs got the star treatment ...
Business
Niles-Buchanan YMCA to offer one free day pass to local seniors
NILES — The YMCA of Greater Michiana is opening its doors next week to those in the community ...
Business
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director
ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Board has announced its new executive director. Jessica Ishmael has ...
Community News
GoFundMe launched for family of Niles teen killed in shooting
NILES — A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of the 14-year-old Niles teen who was ...
Business
Performing arts theater, coffee roaster set to open downtown Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — From art and music to coffee and sweet treats, the new occupants of a long-vacant building ...
Education
Niles Community Schools adopts new art curriculum
NILES — A new curriculum is on the way for Niles Community Schools’ art department. The NCS Board ...
Community News
Former Zeke’s space transforms as new BBQ joint prepares to open
DOWAGIAC — An iconic downtown building has gotten a facelift – inside and out – ahead of the ...
Community News
Niles man gets prison time for meth possession
NILES — A Niles man was sent back to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial ...
Business
Anew Divine Beauty Salon hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — A Niles business that opened last year was finally able to celebrate with the community. The ...
Local Government
Michigan court: Cass County district map illegal, must be redrawn
DOWAGIAC — Cass County officials are headed back to the drawing board, and one local man’s claims of ...
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Local schools, businesses receive United Way awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A regional nonprofit has acknowledged local businesses and schools for their generosity and community contributions. ...
Business
Four Flags Area Apple Festival hosts second annual Spring Market
NILES — The second-annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival Spring Market took place May 14-15 at the Apple ...
Community News
Two killed in 3-vehicle crash in Porter Township
PORTER TOWNSHIP— The Cass County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 4:37 ...
Community News
Michigan gas prices continue to rise
DEARBORN — Gas prices in Michigan are up five cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Local royalty, bands shine at 116th Blossomtime Parade
ST. JOSEPH — With redbud trees in full bloom and a cool breeze dusting pollen across the landscape, ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools presents strategic plan proposal
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools has a plan. The BCS Board of Education was presented with ...
Business
Photo story: Fernwood hosts annual Spring Garden Market
NILES — A popular artisan market made its long-awaited return from pandemic hiatus Saturday morning. Fernwood Botanical Garden, ...
Community News
Incoming Brandywine superintendent ‘excited’ to lead district
NILES — Brandywine Middle/High School Principal Travis Walker likes to joke that he “went into the family business” ...
Southwestern Michigan College
New SMC auto teaching tool built for diagnostics, not speed
DOWAGIAC — With a wheeled frame, an accelerator and a steering wheel, it looks like something Tim “The ...
Business
Niles City Council approves provisional certificates for new marijuana business
NILES — The Niles City Council approved provisional certificates for Class C grow and processing to Craft Hydroponic ...
Community News
Board of Commissioners discuss seat vacancy, grant opportunities
ST. JOSEPH — This week’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured news about the Napier Avenue Bridge ...
Community News
City council approves 200K Plym Park parking lot project
NILES — A local park will soon be receiving a new infrastructure project. The Niles City Council approved ...
Community News
Dowagiac River experts urge caution following recent water rescue
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – An emergency water rescue involving several kayakers on the Dowagiac River last week brought ...
