Dowagiac
Keeler Township remembers late building inspector
KEELER TOWNSHIP — The Keeler Township Board of Trustees meeting opened with a moment of silence Tuesday evening. The board recognized the death of its ...
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Berrien County
United Way seeks applicants for annual scholarship
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One area organization is looking to recognize students who have given back to their communities. United Way of Southwest Michigan is now ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 10:28 am
Dowagiac
Leader Publications counts down the top 10 stories of 2021 for Dowagiac, Cassopolis
Before southwest Michigan puts 2021 in the rearview, Leader Publications is looking back at its top 10 stories of the year. These are stories that ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 31, 2021 8:00 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis/Vandalia chamber donates to area food pantries
CASSOPOLIS — One area organization celebrated the holiday season by giving back to the community. Last week, representatives with the Cassopolis/Vandalia Chamber of commerce dropped ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 30, 2021 9:25 am
Cass County
Cass County welcomes new judge
CASSOPOLIS — A new judge is stepping up to the bench in Cass County. Monday, an investiture ceremony was hosted to welcome Carol Bealor as ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:51 pm
Giving
Community donates goods to support families impacted by Niles apartment fire
NILES — Wednesday evening, Karlie Brown was at a loss for words. Behind her, several volunteers were folding and sorting through donated clothes, food and ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 23, 2021 7:45 am
Berrien County
Health officials urge residents to take COVID-19 precautions over holiday weekend
BERRIEN COUNTY — Before Berrien County residents gather with friends and family this weekend to celebrate the Christmas holiday, health officials urged them to take ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:12 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac resident organizes gift donation for Timbers of Cass County residents
DOWAGIAC — One Dowagiac resident worked with local businesses throughout the holiday season to ensure the area’s seniors were not forgotten this Christmas. Kimberly Vanderbelt, ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 22, 2021 11:30 am
Cass County
PHOTO STORY: Cass District Library hosts Afternoon with Santa
CASSOPOLIS — Before Santa loads up his sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts to children across the globe this weekend, he made a pitstop in Cassopolis ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 9:56 am
Cass County
PHOTO STORY: Lt. Gov. Gilchrist delivers Meals on Wheels to Cass County seniors
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County was host to a special visitor Monday. Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist stopped by the Cass County Council on Aging Monday ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 20, 2021 3:32 pm
News
Area families left without homes following apartment fire in Niles
NILES — Several area families have been left without a home following an apartment complex fire Sunday in the city of Niles. Fire units from ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, December 20, 2021 9:35 am
Cass County
Cass County Medical Care Facility eyes expansion
CASSOPOLIS — When Cass County Medical Care Facility Administrator Christian Lutes looks out at the sprawling acres surrounding his Cassopolis facility, he sees more than ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 17, 2021 10:58 am
Cass County
Commissioners eye new future for historic Cass County Courthouse
CASSOPOLIS — A new vision for Cass County’s Historic Courthouse is finally coming into focus. Thursday evening, the Cass County Board of Commissioners heard a ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 17, 2021 9:26 am
Education
EPS to increase police presence Friday due to national social media threat
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will be increasing police presence at its schools Friday after administrators became aware of a “national threat” circulating on social ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 16, 2021 2:16 pm
Cass County
Cass County Medical Care Facility to offer outpatient services
CASSOPOLIS — One local medical facility is preparing for a big first. For the first time, the Cass County Medical Care Facility will soon begin ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 10, 2021 9:24 am
News
Lakeside Bar and Grill hosting bike drive
NILES — One local business is giving its efforts this holiday season to surprise area youth with a new set of wheels this Christmas. Wegners ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 10, 2021 8:25 am
Education
PHOTO STORY: Clark named Miss Edwardsburg 2022
EDWARDSBURG — 18-year-old Casey Clark saw a lifelong dream come true as she was recently crowned hometown royalty. “This is surreal,” the teen said. “I’ve ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 4:30 pm
Business
Iron Shoe Distillery nears completion on expansion
NILES — A Niles business has given itself room to grow. Last weekend, Iron Shoe Distillery, 3 N. Third St., welcomed guests into its new ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 1:42 pm
News
UPDATED: Organizer arrested for embezzling from Thomas Stadium
NILES — A prominent baseball stadium in Niles hit a bump in the road as a man in charge of managing funds was arrested this ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, December 9, 2021 11:04 am
Buchanan
Niles woman aims to honor late father with new Buchanan café
BUCHANAN — Behind the counter of her new café in downtown Buchanan, among trays of steaming cinnamon rolls and fresh-brewed cups of coffee, Niles resident ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 9:36 am
Business
Dowagiac hosts Thursday evenings with holiday shopping, lights
DOWAGIAC – Thursday, shoppers joined downtown Dowagiac for the first of four evenings this December for personalized shopping under the glow of holiday lights. Hosted ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 3:01 pm
Edwardsburg
PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday cookie walk
EDWARDSBURG — Things got sweet Thursday evening in the village of Edwardsburg and Ontwa Township. The Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual cookie ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:43 pm
Cass County
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department pleads with public to take COVID-19 precautions
CASSOPOLIS — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department issued a plea to the Cass County public Thursday evening. Health Officer Danielle Perksy appeared via Zoom ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 12:11 pm
Cass County
Vandalia man sentenced for alcohol-fueled assault
CASSOPOLIS — A alcohol-fueled assault has landed a Vandalia man with a probation sentence. In Cass County Court Friday, Stuart Nihart, 58, of the 15000 ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, December 3, 2021 11:40 am
Buchanan
Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ Dec. 10-19
BUCHANAN — Many know the plot of “It’s a Wonderful Life” by heart. On a snowy Christmas Eve in New York, idealistic George Bailey considers ...
