Buchanan
16th annual Buchanan Chili Walk Cook-Off set for April 11
BUCHANAN — A spicy local event will be making its annual return to downtown Buchanan next week. The 15th annual Chili Walk Cook-Off will take ...
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Dowagiac
No injuries reported in Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — No injuries were reported following a Monday morning house fire, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. At approximately 05:10 a.m. Monday, the Dowagiac ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 12:05 pm
Business
Niles Scream Park announces closure of Haunted Hayride, new attraction to take its place
NILES — Significant changes are coming to one of southwest Michigan’s most popular fall attractions. The park announced last week that it is closing its ...
by Max Harden, Monday, April 1, 2024 11:28 am
Community News
Dowagiac’s 2024 valedictorian, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Two Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members of the 2024 graduating class. Abbey Dobberstein ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 1:51 pm
Brandywine Education
Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening for a cause. The crosstown schools teamed ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 29, 2024 8:50 am
Community News
Ambulance special assessment district progress continues in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after the August 2023 shutdown of Pride Care. ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:35 pm
Business
Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole meeting. City officials, designers, business owners and ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:25 am
Community News
Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2024. The ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 28, 2024 8:11 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union High hosts annual Career Fair
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was buzzing with career opportunities Wednesday. The school hosted its third career fair on Wednesday in the high school ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:04 pm
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. The River Essence Group’s Pledge To Plunge ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:11 pm
Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other local businesses with a space to grow. ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 25, 2024 2:58 pm
Cass County
Cass County Commissioners talk law enforcement funding, courthouse renovation
CASSOPOLIS – Law enforcement funding was again a big topic at the Cass County Commissioners’ Committee of the Whole meeting last week. Commissioners also heard ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 25, 2024 12:39 pm
High school basketball
Arbor Prep edges Brandywine 33-30 for state title
The Brandywine girls basketball team’s historic season came up just short in the MHSAA Division 3 State Championship game Saturday.
by Max Harden, Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:07 pm
Community News
WATCH: Dowagiac schools tabs Blomgren as new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac has its new superintendent. When the dust settled, St. Joseph High School Principal and former Dowagiac teacher and coach Greg Blomgren was ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 6:46 pm
Business
Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles
NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, 1631 Lake St., a leading wire manufacturer, ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 3:14 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and Miss Michigan Maya Schuhknecht with an honorary ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 2:08 pm
Business
SMC hosts annual career fair
DOWAGIAC — One local school was buzzing with career opportunities this week. Southwestern Michigan College hosted its inaugural Career Fair Wednesday at the Mathews Conference ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:52 pm
Community News
The search is over: Dowagiac Union Schools names new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new superintendent is a familiar face in the community. The DUS Board of Education announced it has offered the position ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:20 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg stakeholders talk strategic planning, zero mill bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools continues to move forward with its strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs hosted an interactive discussion Tuesday at the ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:01 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools celebrate February Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this February. Nominated by teachers ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:38 pm
Community News
Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles
NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. Mount Calvary Baptist Church will host its ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:06 am
Berrien County
WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in need in Southeast Berrien and Cass Counties. ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:44 pm
Crime/Court
Galien man gets jail time on multiple charges
NILES — A Galien man was sentenced to probation and jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges. Thomas Joseph ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:12 am
Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as members of the police department was found ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 18, 2024 5:06 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation
NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and is asking the community for help identifying ...
