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 ...
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Berrien County
Local hip-hop artist reflects on career
NILES — The path to music for local hip-hop artist and designer, Myron “HeyZeus” Waddell, was an indirect one. He grew up in South Bend ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:17 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council discusses master plan, library plans
EDWARDSBURG — A future master plan as well as a first look at the plans for the village’s new library were among the topics addressed ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:42 am
Buchanan
Buchanan City Commission discusses upcoming trail projects
BUCHANAN — Much was discussed during the Buchanan City Commission’s meeting Monday at the Buchanan City Hall. Friends of McCoy Creek Trail chair Jerry Flenar ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:30 pm
Buchanan
Buchanan Common Concert Series to return June 1
BUCHANAN — The Common Concert Series in Buchanan is returning soon. Each summer, the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation and the City of Buchanan bring free ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:45 am
Berrien County
Vickers Theatre enters next act under new ownership
THREE OAKS — Patrons to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks may have noticed some changes to the venue in the past six months. The art ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:00 pm
Lifestyles
River Bend Film Festival celebrates 23 years
GOSHEN — The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 7:00 pm
Cass County
Cass County Commissioners discuss National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
CASSOPOLIS — The April 20th Cass County Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting was opened with an apology from Commissioner RJ Lee. Lee had recently ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, April 21, 2023 3:00 pm
Community News
Brandywine grad pens first children’s book
NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz the Bee” tells the tale of the ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, April 20, 2023 12:22 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council discusses road repairs, finances
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regularly monthly board meeting on Monday to discuss repairs on infrastructure, financial plans, and services for ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 12:32 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis councilmember’s attempt to remove lake board member fails
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis Village Council member’s motion to remove and replace a member of the lake board failed during Monday’s meeting at the village ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 11:25 am
Community News
South Bend band releases new album
SOUTH BEND — South Bend musicians Spaceships are set to release their latest album on Friday, March 24th. “Ruins”, the band’s fourth album, will be ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, March 24, 2023 1:21 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg cannabis business interested in opening smoking lounge
EDWARDSBURG — A local cannabis business voiced its desire to explore the possibility of opening a smoking lounge during Monday’s Edwardsburg Village Council meeting. Representatives ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:25 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis granted more funding for neighborhood improvements
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday at their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed a variety of financial awards that had been ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:29 am
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Choral couple brings love for music, teaching to Brandywine – HORIZONS 2023
Ken and Krystal Davis have been on a musical journey from Michigan to Texas and back, working to bring their love of music to students ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, March 10, 2023 6:25 am
Uncategorized
Farewell to the Toonas – HORIZONS 2023
The Toonas are saying farewell. The young, accomplished musicians are all nearing high school graduation and will be going their separate ways, but their time ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, March 10, 2023 6:20 am
Berrien County
Corewell Health opens new care center in Niles
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Corewell Health cut the ribbon on a new facility in Niles Wednesday afternoon. Community leaders gathered to tour the integrated care ...
by Justin Flagel, Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:30 pm
Buchanan
Musicians of all skill level invited to join monthly music jam at local brewery
BUCHANAN — The fields of Flatwater Farms in Buchanan, the home of River Saint Joe brewery and restaurant, will be filled with the sounds of ...
by Justin Flagel, Saturday, March 4, 2023 3:30 pm
Cassopolis
School safety gains, FFA students highlighted at Cassopolis’ Board of Education meeting
CASSOPOLIS — At Monday’s Cassopolis Public Schools Board meeting, School Security Officer Chris Bergen presented a report on school safety and the progress made during ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 1:47 pm
Lifestyles
Guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to South Bend March 2
SOUTH BEND — Guitarist and composer Charlie Ballantine returns to Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend on Thursday, March 2nd. Though the musician and the venue ...
by Justin Flagel, Monday, February 27, 2023 7:34 pm
Community News
Area restaurant, venue keeping the nightlife alive
SOUTH BEND — LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in downtown South Bend just wrapped up a successful tiki-themed takeover and are looking ahead to continuing entertainment. ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:34 pm
Berrien County
Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali
DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, in the form of owning a business ...
by Justin Flagel, Friday, February 17, 2023 6:00 am
Cass County
Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used for design work during Phase Two of ...
by Justin Flagel, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 2:00 pm
Berrien County
South Bend music venue continues to spread jazz culture
SOUTH BEND — Stephen and Mary Merriman have been on a mission to spread the culture of jazz since 2006. The origins of Merrimans’ Playhouse ...
by Justin Flagel, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 3:04 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council discusses future of ambulance service
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council discussed the future of the Edwardsburg Ambulance Service during its most recent meeting. The service has been slowly losing ...
