Community News
PHOTO STORY: Niles hosts 2023 Memorial Day Parade
NILES — A vibrant string of floats, vehicles and city officials paraded down Main Street Monday morning in honor of the men and women who ...
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Cass County
Man convicted for attempted murder, 9 felonies in 2022 Cass County shooting
CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County man who tried to enter a Vandalia Dollar General to “hunt humans” in July of last year was found guilty ...
by Max Harden, Sunday, May 28, 2023 10:00 am
Buchanan
PHOTO STORY: Buchanan High graduates Class of 2023
BUCHANAN — In front of all of the flashing lights, the Buchanan community packed Memorial Field stands to see the Class of 2023 together for ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, May 27, 2023 9:00 am
Cass County
Cass County hosts Historic Courthouse open house
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Historic Courthouse has faithfully watched over the Village of Cassopolis for 124 years. After nearly two decades of vacancy, county ...
by Max Harden, Friday, May 26, 2023 4:08 pm
Business
‘It’s overwhelming’: Ferry Street Resource Center thankful for community support following fire
NILES — A local nonprofit that lost its home when the historic Ferry Street School was destroyed in a fire two weeks ago is continuing ...
by Max Harden, Friday, May 26, 2023 1:00 pm
Community News
2023 Memorial Day Parade Schedules
From Buchanan to Dowagiac, there are plenty of parades to choose from on Memorial Day this year. Here is a roundup of our area’s Memorial ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, May 25, 2023 4:14 pm
Education
Edwardsburg names new athletic director
EDWARDSBURG — A familiar face in the Edwardsburg community will be serving as the high school’s new athletic director. The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, May 25, 2023 1:09 pm
Community News
Nonprofit to honor military heroes with Niles Memorial Day 5K
NILES — A local nonprofit is aiming to bring the community together with its Memorial Day event. Niles nonprofit Remarkable Inc. and wear blue: run ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, May 25, 2023 12:11 pm
Business
Sticky Spoons Jam to open Niles storefront
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — A popular small business is preparing to provide its tasty creations in its first storefront. Sticky Spoons Jam, a veteran-owned business specializing ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, May 25, 2023 8:41 am
Business
Niles approves provisional marijuana grower license
NILES — A new marijuana business is setting up shop in Niles. The Niles City Council voted 6-1 to grant GenTerra, LLC permission to obtain ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 3:00 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis Ross Beatty announces Class of 2023 Top 10
CASSOPOLIS — The administration and staff at Cassopolis Ross Beatty High School are proud to announce the Top Ten Graduates from the Class of 2023. ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 1:42 pm
Brandywine Education
‘Porn Pandemic’ film showing at Brandywine school board meeting prompts walkout
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Books and pornography were the trending topics at the Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night. After a lengthy ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 11:14 am
Berrien County
Local MSU alumni club to host annual Steak & Suds event June 13
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Michigan State University Spartans Alumni Club will hold its annual Steak & Suds Event 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, May 22, 2023 1:36 pm
Crime/Court
Bond violation leads to drug arrest in Niles
NILES — A bond violation led to the arrest of a Benton Harbor man Friday in the City of Niles, according to Michigan State Police. ...
by Max Harden, Monday, May 22, 2023 10:27 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine elementary schools host inaugural Career Days
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Students at Merritt and Brandywine Elementary Schools got to experience potential future career paths Friday. The two schools hosted inaugural career ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, May 20, 2023 11:32 am
Berrien County
WATCH: ESS 6 Degrees Resale hosts ribbon-cutting for new location
BENTON HARBOR — One of Southwest Michigan’s most popular resale stores has reopened at a new location. ESS 6 Degrees Resale, formerly 6 Degrees, hosted ...
by Max Harden, Friday, May 19, 2023 4:37 pm
Community News
Downtown Niles bookstore to close, relocate
NILES — A local bookstore will be temporarily closing its doors as it searches for a new location. Shelf Life Community Book Store’s last day ...
by Max Harden, Friday, May 19, 2023 2:50 pm
Business
Cassopolis set to host 2023 Beach Bash June 2-3
CASSOPOLIS — From food trucks and fireworks to a beer garden and live music, one local community is pulling out all the stops for its ...
by Max Harden, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:09 pm
Business
Marion Magnolia Farms to host annual artisan market Sunday
CASSOPOLIS — A local event space is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. Marion Magnolia Farms, 57376 Twin Lakes Road, ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, May 18, 2023 5:29 pm
Cass County
Cass County honors fallen deputy at memorial service
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office spent Wednesday afternoon honoring a deputy who died in the line of duty. Dozens of guests – officers, ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:56 pm
Crime/Court
Search warrant leads to drug, stolen property arrest in Pokagon Township
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — A theft investigation led to the arrest of one individual Wednesday morning in Pokagon Township, according to the Cass County Drug Enforcement ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:33 am
Berrien County
Niles Charter Township approves grant applications for Community Park improvements
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting Monday at Township Hall, the Niles Charter ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 11:17 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac honors April Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during its meeting Monday night at Dowagiac Middle ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:11 pm
Breaking News
Dowagiac Superintendent to retire in 2024
DOWAGIAC — One local school district will soon say farewell to its superintendent at the end of the next school year. In a letter to ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:31 pm
Cass County
Underground Railroad Days to return to Vandalia July 8-9
VANDALIA — The Village of Vandalia and the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County will once again team up to celebrate the heritage of the ...
