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Business

Dowagiac Chamber celebrates Brookie’s Cafe with ribbon-tying ceremony

DOWAGIAC — A downtown eatery was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business owners gathered at Brookie’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, March 14, 2025 9:22 am

Community News

Dowagiac Drama Club to perform ‘Matilda the Musical’ this weekend

DOWAGIAC — Students from Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School are gearing up for their first musical performance of 2025. The schools’ musical group ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:49 pm

Dowagiac

DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday

DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high school. Dowagiac Union High School students in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 3:05 pm

Community News

Miss Dowagiac 2025 Amelia Bakeman receives Key to City

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons handed over the Key to the City to Dowagiac’s new royalty during Monday’s city council meeting at City Hall. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:53 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man charged with accosting children for immoral purposes, other crimes

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 38 year-old Niles man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations of child sex crimes, according to the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:19 pm

Birthdays

Niles resident celebrates 101 years

NILES — A Niles resident celebrated a birthday milestone Monday. Brentwood at Niles resident Jeanette Thornton celebrated her 101st birthday Monday with much fanfare. A ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:03 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan breaks ground on McCoy’s Creek Trail Extension Project

BUCHANAN — Local officials held a groundbreaking Monday for a major new trail project in Buchanan. Community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 2:57 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Rotary, Interact clubs complete international water project

DOWAGIAC — The Rotary Club of Dowagiac and the Dowagiac Union High School Rotary Interact Club have teamed up to make a difference in the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 10, 2025 12:07 pm

News

Edwardsburg girls beat Berrien Springs 53-45 to earn D2 district title

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Edwardsburg girls basketball team earned a championship trophy Friday in Berrien Springs. The Eddies defeated Berrien Springs 53-45 to earn a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, March 8, 2025 12:04 pm

Buchanan

Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘The Clock Struck One’

BUCHANAN — The Tin Shop Theatre is ready to perform its spring production. The historic theater, located at 108 E. Roe St., will be performing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, March 6, 2025 10:43 am

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac’s Saylor signs with SMC

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s cross country and track and field teams added some more homegrown talent. Dowagiac’s Owen Saylor is staying local and has ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 3:35 pm

Local Government

Protesters rally in Niles against possible Medicaid cuts

NILES — More than 90 protesters gathered in front of Representative Tim Walberg’s Niles office Monday afternoon to voice their concerns over potential cuts to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:59 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan to host groundbreaking for McCoy Creek Trail Extension Project

BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan has announced plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the McCoy Creek Trail Extension ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:44 am

Business

Annual Restaurant Week returns to Niles

NILES — A popular week-long celebration has returned this week to eateries throughout the city of Niles. The annual Niles Restaurant Week presented by Corewell ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, March 3, 2025 3:43 pm

Buchanan HS

Edwardsburg boys beat Buchanan 45-35 for D2 district championship

DOWAGIAC — The Edwardsburg boys basketball team knows that it is not how you start but how you finish. The Eddies overcame an early nine-point ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, February 28, 2025 11:43 pm

Community News

Dowagiac Fire Department moves into new location

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department has a new home.  The team is now operating from a brand-new, 10,000 square foot facility at 29157 Jessup ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:17 pm

News

Edwardsburg, Buchanan advance to district title game

DOWAGIAC — The Edwardsburg and Buchanan boys basketball teams extended their seasons Wednesday in Division 2 district semifinal play. The Eddies defeated Berrien Springs and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:32 pm

Buchanan

The Grateful Pie Company at Fernwood hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

NILES — A new addition to the Niles-Buchanan culinary scene was celebrated with much fanfare Wednesday afternoon. Business owners and residents from both communities were ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:55 pm

Brandywine HS

Daily data: Wednesday, Feb. 26

BRANDYWINE 59, KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX 27 At Niles KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX (27): Jaela Moncrief 2, Jordyn Ivy 6, Soniya Brown 4, Sariah Lawrence 6, Lea ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:47 am

Cassopolis

Cass County warns of phone, email scams

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Treasurer Hope Anderson and Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz are warning property owners about deceptive and illegal schemes targeting individuals facing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:38 am

Community News

Dowagiac Museum announces 2025 Spring Lecture Series

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum has announced its 2025 Spring Lecture Series, kicking off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at 201 E. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:43 am

Buchanan HS

Solarek’s game-winner lifts Edwardsburg to 59-58 double OT win over Niles

DOWAGIAC — Connor Solarek tallied nine points, including the game-winning basket with just seconds remaining to lift the Edwardsburg Eddies to a 59-58 double overtime ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:15 am

Community News

Niles History Center launches Ferry Street School Memorial Park fundraiser

NILES — The Niles History Center has launched a new initiative to help the former site of Ferry Street School could soon receive a new ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, February 24, 2025 12:41 pm

News

Roadrunners win wrestling district championship

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Wrestling followed up its three-peat as Michigan Community College Athletic Association champions by taking down nationally-ranked #11 Triton College of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, February 24, 2025 11:49 am

Obituaries

Alice Brown

Alice Diane (Simonson) Brown, a woman filled with love and faith, passed away on February 14, 2025, in Niles, Michigan, at the age of 81. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:44 am

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