News
Local nonprofits to team up for annual holiday donation event
NILES — The “one stop, one drop” charity donation event known as the Day of Donation is returning to Niles for its third year in ...
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Education
Edwardsburg celebrates principals
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg School Board celebrated their principals for National Principals Month and heard updates on new electives and building upgrades at their meeting ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 3:24 pm
Business
Candy Shack reopens in Niles
NILES — Those with a sweet tooth have a new option to sate their hunger with the reopening of The Candy Shack in Niles. Though ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:10 pm
Buchanan
Second & Main owners to open new coffee shop in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — A popular Niles business known for coffee and gathering is expanding with a new location in Buchanan. The owners of Second & Main, ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, September 26, 2025 12:13 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg talks Gunn Park, cemetery repairs
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their September regular board meeting on Monday for updates and action on a variety of village business ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 1:38 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis passes resolution supporting Sudanese refugee
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met for a brief regular meeting on Monday. Resolution 2025-8 in Support of Mohammed Hasen was passed unanimously by ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:29 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis presents Miss Cassopolis court with Keys to Village
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday for their first regular meeting since June. The court of Miss Cassopolis was recognized during the ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:30 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg council approves fishing pier, park bench purchases
EDWARDSBURG — New benches are still on the way to Gunn Park. The Edwardsburg Village Council had to approve Monday a slightly more expensive set ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:24 pm
News
Niles RadioShack transitions to Reddhill Electronics & Games
NILES — A long running Niles retail store is transitioning business models for the second time in its decades-long existence. Reddhill Electronics and Games has ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, July 18, 2025 9:12 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac purchases Walnut Street property for park project
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council welcomed a new member at their regular meeting on Monday. Breanna Bundy officially served at her first meeting, filling ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:40 pm
Education
Edwardsburg school board talks US-12 access drive project
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg School Board met for a brief meeting to close out various items for the end of the 2024-25 school year. A ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:52 pm
Cassopolis
Underground Railroad Days to return to Vandalia July 12-13
VANDALIA — A beloved summer event returns to Cass County as Underground Railroad Days celebrates its 15th year this weekend. The collaboration between the Underground ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, July 7, 2025 10:17 am
Education
Edwardsburg superintendent earns contract extension
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg School Board approved several new hires and extended their superintendent contract at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Courtney ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:43 am
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg village talks park amenities, possible new charter
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council continued discussing park amenities and looked toward the future with a possible new charter at their regular board meeting ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:31 pm
Cassopolis
Annual Beach Bash a hit in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — The Beach Bash returned to Cassopolis for two days of music, food, and entertainment for all ages on June 6 and 7. The ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 13, 2025 10:49 am
News
Annual RetroFest returns to Michiana Saturday
MISHAWAKA — A full day of throwback entertainment is coming to Mishawaka this weekend. Mishawaka RetroFest returns for its third year on Saturday, June 14th, ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, June 13, 2025 10:44 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis trustees discuss village infrastructure
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council held the first of two June action meetings on Monday. The meeting started with two public hearings, both part ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:39 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg approves Gunn Park Pavilion rental fees
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council welcomed residents for two public hearings, as well as their regular monthly board meeting last week. Both hearings were ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:09 am
Cassopolis
Cassopolis councilmembers question village manager’s overseas diplomacy trip
CASSOPOLIS — Priorities for village resources and spending funds were discussed at Monday’s regular Cassopolis Village Council meeting. Trustee Asali Kelly expressed a desire for ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:34 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis school board talks budgets, student trips
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board discussed budgets and student trips at their regular meeting on Monday. The school board approved two group trips during ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, April 25, 2025 5:00 am
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg Planning Commission talks marijuana, possible ORV ordinance
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Planning Commission continued discussing a possible Off Road Vehicle Ordinance and considered the village’s relationship with marijuana businesses at their monthly ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:06 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg village council talks storm recovery, Gunn Park shelter
EDWARDSBURG — Recovery from recent storm damage was discussed throughout most of the agenda at this week’s Edwardsburg Village Council meeting. Village President Dennis Peak ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:00 am
Cassopolis
Progress continues on Don Horne Park development in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Signs of progress are appearing at Don Horne Park in Cassopolis as the village continues working to increase housing opportunities. According to Village ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:21 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis talks infrastructure, village growth
CASSOPOLIS – The Cassopolis Village Council discussed balancing resources and infrastructure maintenance with village growth at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Residents of the ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, April 21, 2025 9:49 am
Education
Edwardsburg school board approves school calendar, school of choice rates
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public School Board looked ahead at several plans for the future during their regular board meeting on Monday. One consideration was ...
