Business
Local nonprofits to team up for holiday donation event
NILES — A new event is coming to Niles just in time for the holiday giving season. Sharing is Caring: A Day of Donation is ...
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Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council hosts November meeting
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 at Edwardsburg Village Hall. Village Council President Dennis Peak ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, November 23, 2023 9:34 am
Cassopolis
Council member’s status highlights Cassopolis Village Council meeting
CASSOPOLIS — An agenda item at Monday’s Cassopolis Village Council meeting raised questions regarding a council member’s eligibility to remain on council. The start of ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:33 pm
Community News
Local singer-songwriter to perform in downtown Niles
NILES — Independent singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas packed the house this past weekend at Ignition Music Garage in Goshen. It was a celebratory evening, coming off ...
by Justin Flagel, Sunday, November 12, 2023 10:31 am
Business
Cassopolis manufacturer celebrates expansion with ribbon-cutting
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis manufacturer celebrated its expansion Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. CHT USA celebrated the ribbon cutting for its new expansion on Tuesday, ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:38 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis awarded grants for village projects
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Village Manager Emilie LaGrow reported numerous successes for the village in the past month during Monday’s village council meeting. The village was ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:31 pm
Community News
Rebel Noire and the Accomplices release new EP
NILES — Rebel Noire and the Accomplices is celebrating the release of their new EP, “Unarmed”. With an indefinable sound bringing together the genres of ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, October 6, 2023 7:00 pm
Community News
The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show for fans in the area. Ron Hamrick, ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:00 am
Community News
Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’
NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them to Niles and the surrounding area for ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, September 18, 2023 1:58 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council conducts August meeting
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on August 21. They approved financial reports, as well as multiple small equipment ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, August 25, 2023 10:00 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis school board talks calendars, new hires
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board resumed their regular monthly meetings on Monday, Aug. 14. The district’s new Finance Director, James English, presented details on ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:30 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis village council discusses grants, new dog park
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council hosted its regular monthly meeting on Monday. Village Clerk Tonia Betty reported that village staff continue to seek funding ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, August 17, 2023 7:00 am
Community News
Local volunteer creating community through music and more
NILES — The free Niles Summer Concert Series has been entertaining music fans and contributing to the community since 2018, but the roots of the ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg grad defies odds, spreads awareness
EDWARDSBURG — Megan Cichoracki has accomplished much in her young life, graduating at the top of her high school class in 2023, achieving a Victors ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 5:00 am
Business
Niles tea shop provides destination for events, community, and atmosphere
NILES — Since opening just a few years ago, Apothica Teas in downtown Niles has become a destination for more than tea, with unique events ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, July 31, 2023 2:00 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg Village Council hosts July meeting
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council approved multiple financial reports, made budget amendments, and elected to begin making electronic payments for village bills during its ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 1:24 pm
Business
Local brewing company growing through events, food and brews
NILES — Niles Brewing Company has continued to grow through events, food and, of course, beer, since opening in 2020. Owners Brandon and Alyssa Townsley ...
by Justin Flagel, Saturday, July 8, 2023 11:00 am
Business
Two venues to bring unique event, drinking experiences to Niles
NILES — The calendar pages continue to turn, bringing us closer to the debut of the new Underground Laugh Lounge comedy venue and The Study ...
by Justin Flagel, Saturday, July 1, 2023 11:00 am
Cassopolis
Bullying, student progress hot topics at Cassopolis Board of Education meeting
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Board of Education met for their final meeting of the school year at Cassopolis High School on Monday, June 19. They ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 am
Business
Distillery growing and keeping live music alive in Niles
NILES — Iron Shoe Distillery is the home of regular live music in Niles. Each Wednesday night, the restaurant and spirits-makers host a variety of ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 23, 2023 2:30 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council approves DNR Spark Grant application
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday. They returned to discussions on an application for the Michigan Department ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 3:51 pm
Cassopolis
Beach Bash success, Hilton Street project discussed at Cassopolis Village Council meeting
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday for their regular monthly meeting. Village Manager Emilie LaGrow reported that the recent Beach Bash event ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 16, 2023 9:44 am
Berrien County
Local band makes their stamp creating new sounds out of old
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In a local music scene that is rich and diverse in sound, The Erly is making a stamp with their own take ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:57 pm
Berrien County
Beatles companion brings personal story to Southwest Michigan gallery, theater
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — May Pang, a former music executive, personal assistant and production coordinator for John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and Lennon’s lover during the ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Village Council discusses summer events
CASSOPOLIS — Summer events were discussed at the May 22 Cassopolis Village Council meeting. Announcements were made for Memorial Day events, including the annual parade ...
