Community News
Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical group will be performing “Emma! A ...
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Community News
Dowagiac Middle School student wins essay contest
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:18 am
Buchanan
Zen Leaf Buchanan votes to unionize
BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan retail cannabis facility, voted in favor of ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:43 am
Community News
Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew George of the Niles FFA Chapter was ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:52 pm
Business
Grief support center to host food truck fundraiser March 24 in downtown Niles
NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way and pace is gearing up for its ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 2:22 pm
Cassopolis
Cassopolis FFA student wins state event, team turns in strong performance
EAST LANSING — A Cassopolis student took home top honors at the 96th Michigan Future Farmers of America State Convention this past weekend. Emily Carlisle ...
by Max Harden, Monday, March 4, 2024 5:07 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools to interview superintendent candidates March 12-13
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent. During a special Thursday ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:18 am
Business
‘A new opportunity’: Boxing gym with global reach relocates to Niles
NILES — A boxing gym owned by Golden Glove-winning boxers now calls Niles home. Clare Morris Ramirez and her husband Dayan Ramirez have relocated Boxing ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 5:30 pm
Business
2nd & Main celebrates first anniversary with new specials, wine bar preview
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is celebrating its one year anniversary in style. 2nd & Main, a coffeehouse 127 E. Main St., opened ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 3:44 pm
Community News
M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday
NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to the next phase of the $27 million ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 2:15 pm
Berrien County
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 11:56 am
High school basketball
Vikings top Berrien to reach title game
With a once double-digit lead whittled down to just five points in the final quarter of the Niles boys basketball team’s Division 2 District semifinal ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 5:28 pm
Dowagiac
Public hearing date set for Dowagiac ambulance Special Assessment District proposal
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, February 29, 2024 2:26 pm
Crime/Court
Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects involved in an armed robbery of Johnny’s ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:08 am
Business
New Schilling’s owner hopes to carry forward legacy in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its late founder. Oliver Fiala is the new ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:35 pm
Community News
Garry appointed to Buchanan Planning Commission
BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting was much quieter than it has been since early November. Less than two dozen people attended the meeting, ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:16 pm
Business
Fire destroys Marcellus business
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several area fire departments – including the Marcellus ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 9:44 pm
Community News
Niles’ first Black police officer dies
NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. Born on August 6, 1941, in Geneva, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:48 pm
Community News
‘Ronda Strong’: Legacy of Dowagiac community member honored with drum-a-thon fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Community members filled the gym at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning – rhythm sticks in hand – to honor the life and ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:07 pm
Community News
Niles Township Hall renovation, expansion layout plan approved by board
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to reality. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, February 24, 2024 5:00 am
Community News
Niles moves forward with 3rd Street Home Repair Project
NILES — A key city corridor in need of improvements will soon receive attention as part of a planned redevelopment project. The Niles City Council ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 pm
Cass County
Cass County forms law enforcement millage committee
CASSOPOLIS — With less than three months before ballot wording has to be submitted for the August election, Cass County Commissioners met in special session ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 23, 2024 10:39 am
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate January Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this January. Nominated by teachers ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:46 pm
News Main
SMC women edge LCC 63-60 in key conference win
DOWAGIAC — When her team needed her most, Macey Laubach delivered. With Southwestern Michigan College leading Lansing Community College 61-60 with under 15 seconds remaining ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:54 am
Community News
Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament
GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition. Robo Tech Zone students from Team Ting Tang Walla ...
