Business
Cassopolis woman opens vintage, antique store downtown
CASSOPOLIS — A new downtown Cassopolis storefront is giving its customers a peek into the past. Cassopolis woman Theresa Slaski recently opened Past, Presents and ...
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Brandywine Education
Tickets on sale for Brandywine Hall of Fame induction ceremony
NILES — Former Brandywine Community Schools athletes will be recognized in a special ceremony next month. Tickets are currently on sale for the Brandywine Bobcat ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 8:38 am
Education
New tech students race marbles to raise money for essential workers
NILES — A group of freshman high school students recently hosted a unique competition to raise funds for area essential workers. Niles New Tech recently ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 8:15 am
Berrien County
Berrien County reports lower COVID-19 cases in schools following mask mandate
BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 cases and outbreaks are down in Berrien County schools following a mask mandate issued earlier this month, the Berrien County Health ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 23, 2021 2:03 pm
Business
Boutique yoga, wellness studio opens in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — A newly opened business is hoping to bring healing and wellness of all kinds to the people of Edwardsburg. The Studio, 69281 M-62, ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:00 pm
Education
Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in schools at the Niles Board of Education ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:03 pm
Cass County
PHOTO STORY: Old Rugged Cross Church hosts church, museum dedication
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, the familiar notes of popular church hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” rang out in Pokagon Township. Though the hymn is ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:08 am
Edwardsburg
Michigan Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall stops in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — This weekend, the Edwardsburg community gave long overdue recognition to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. From Friday to Sunday, ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 3:57 pm
News
PHOTO STORY: Uptown Fright Fest a success
NILES — Halloween came to Niles early this weekend. Local organization Uptown Notion hosted its inaugural Uptown Fright Fest Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 11:23 am
News
PHOTO STORY: Niles student crowned Miss Apple Festival 2021
NILES — Glittering gowns and sparkling crowns graced the stage at Niles High School this weekend as area teens helped usher in the fall season. ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 20, 2021 10:54 am
News
Niles first ward residents ask for an end to gun violence in their community
NILES — The evening of Tuesday, Aug. 31 was a night like any other for Niles resident Alisa Weaver. After making her three children a ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 1:17 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan Area Senior Center raising funds to convert porch into sunroom
BUCHANAN — A local organization is raising funds to allow itself to grow and better care for area seniors. The Buchanan Area Senior Center is currently ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 11:30 am
Cass County
Cass County Commissioners approve grant for Dowagiac River restoration
CASSOPOLIS — Parts of the Dowagiac River will be restored and improved, thanks to a vote by the Cass County Board of Commissioners Thursday. During ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 17, 2021 10:42 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis organization to host walk honoring National Suicide Prevention Month
CASSOPOLIS — Representatives of an area advocacy organization will be taking to the streets later this month to spread a simple message: “you are not ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 16, 2021 12:51 pm
Buchanan
Niles teen builds Eagle Scout project on McCoy Creek Trail
BUCHANAN — A Niles teen recently took the final step toward a lifelong dream — by making steps for others. Kyle Welch, 18, of Boy ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:22 am
News
Niles hosts town hall between community, law enforcement
NILES — An event hosted in the heart of Niles this week aimed to help bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the residents ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 3:18 pm
Business
Downtown Niles to welcome new dance studio
NILES — A new business will be pirouetting into downtown Niles later this month. Expressions Dance Studio is set to open at 210 E. Main ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 12:11 pm
News
Niles City Council approves social district permits
NILES — The Niles City Council got down to business Monday evening. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the council approved a number of business items, ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 2:46 pm
Business
Niles muralist brightening downtown
NILES — One corner of downtown Niles just got a little more colorful, thanks to a collaboration between a local business and an area artist. ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:45 pm
Business
Under the Harvest Moon festival to bring back scarecrow contest
DOWAGIAC – Scarecrows on Parade is returning to downtown Dowagiac this fall in anticipation of Under the Harvest Moon. Co-hosted by Leader Publications, the Scarecrow ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, September 13, 2021 2:02 pm
Buchanan
TWENTY YEARS LATER: Buchanan resident, sister reflect on their first-hand experience of 9/11 terrorist attacks
BUCHANAN — Time has not dulled the memories of sisters Monroe and Veronique Lemay. Though decades have passed, they can still recall in vivid detail ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 2:07 pm
Cass County
Residents ask Cass County board to oppose potential mask mandates
CASSOPOLIS — Thursday evening, cars spilled out of the Cass County Road Commission’s parking lot into the street and onto the Cass County Fairgrounds. Once ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 9:21 am
Business
Niles chosen for MEDC winter strategies pilot program
NILES — For many, wintertime brings the blues, as residents stay home hoping to avoid cold weather and snow-covered streets. One state organization is hoping ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 10, 2021 7:31 am
Business
Community honors late barber with Best Barber of 2021 award
DOWAGIAC — People across Michiana recently cast their votes to honor the memory of a local barber gone too soon. Last week, Brandon Truitt, the ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 9, 2021 3:00 pm
Business
PHOTO STORY: Niles Scream Park opens for season Friday
NILES — Blood-spattered walls, nuclear wastelands and monsters without faces are just a few of the horrific sights awaiting guests at one of Niles’ most ...
