Edwardsburg
Knights of Columbus to host annual fall harvest dinner
EDWARDSBURG — One area organization is celebrating the fall season by bringing back an annual event — this time with a twist. The Knights of ...
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Berrien County
Salvation Army offering Christmas assistance
NILES — Though autumn leaves are only just now beginning to fall in southwest Michigan, one area organization will be turning its attention to Christmas ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 21, 2021 9:27 am
Cass County
Designer of Cass County’s seal recognized
CASSOPOLIS — Many Cass County residents may not know Vivian Purkhiser’s name, but they have likely seen her work. Her artwork can be seen on ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 15, 2021 8:55 am
Business
Edwardsburg pet groomer celebrates 25th anniversary
EDWARDSBURG — For the last several years, the reception area of one Edwardsburg business has looked the same. Surrounded by various certificates and accreditations, a ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 15, 2021 8:01 am
News
Ride for Tyler donates $10,000 to family of child with rare heart condition
NILES — Recently, the community put the pedal to the metal to help a family in need and honor the memory of a beloved husband, ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 14, 2021 4:23 pm
News
Niles City Council discusses potential for marijuana businesses downtown
NILES — Monday evening, the Niles City Council took the first step into looking into what allowing marijuana businesses downtown could look like. During Monday’s ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:51 pm
Business
Niles City Council considers the future of the NODE
NILES — The future of an outdoor social space in downtown Niles was a topic of discussion Monday. Monday evening, the Niles City Council discussed ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 1:30 pm
Dowagiac
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac celebrates homecoming with parade
DOWAGIAC — Rainy weather Friday could not keep the Dowagiac community from celebrating homecoming in style. Before the Chieftains took to the football field Friday ...
by Sarah Culton, Monday, October 11, 2021 12:44 pm
Buchanan
PHOTO STORY: Buchanan homecoming parade celebrates Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan capped off homecoming week with a celebration to remember. Friday evening, a parade rolled through downtown to celebrate Buchanan High School’s homecoming. ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 8, 2021 7:19 pm
Cass County
County board approves Jefferson Township broadband pilot project
CASSOPOLIS — One area of Cass County is getting more connected, thanks to a Thursday evening vote of the Cass County Board of Commissioners. During ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 8, 2021 10:33 am
News
Niles native pens children’s book
NILES — A Niles native recently let her imagination run away with her and is now seeing a longtime dream come true. Diane Blank Creekmur, ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 8, 2021 8:45 am
News
Officer, suspect shot following traffic stop in Niles
NILES — A Michigan State Police officer and a suspect have been shot following a Wednesday night traffic stop in the city of Niles. The ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, October 7, 2021 12:33 am
Business
Niles tea shop expands
NILES — One Niles business just got bigger. Apothica Teas, 222 E. Main St., Niles, recently opened a new expansion. Occupying the old Thayer’s storefront, ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 1:56 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg Uptown Improvement Association to host paddle auction fundraiser
EDWARDSBURG — One area organization is hoping residents will lift a paddle later this month to support an ongoing community beautification project. The Edwardsburg Uptown ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 3:33 pm
News
Chestnut orchard donated to Bertrand Township ready to bear its first nuts
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — Bertrand Township resident Tom Wrasse has been waiting six years for this moment. Standing outside the Bertrand Township Hall, he reaches up ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 1, 2021 2:17 pm
News
Former Heico building being demolished, turned into greenspace
NILES — The property at 901 Howard St. in Niles has gone by many names over the years: “the National Standard property,” the “Heico Building” ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 1, 2021 9:41 am
Cass County
Cass County treasurer raising awareness about fund for Michigan homeowners
CASSOPOLIS — By the end of the year, applications will be open for a fund to help Michigan homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, October 1, 2021 8:05 am
News
Southwest Michigan Writers’ Conference returns to Niles Oct. 23
NILES — After going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one regional conference is returning in person to Niles in late October. Registration ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:01 pm
News
Former Niles fire chief to serve as grand marshal for the Four Flags Apple Festival Parade
NILES — For years, Larry Lamb, former city of Niles fire chief, watched the Four Flags Apple Festival Grand Parade from the comfort of his ...
by Sarah Culton, Thursday, September 30, 2021 1:24 pm
News
Niles Township searching for new DPW employees
NILES TOWNSHIP — At a recent meeting, Niles Township Board of Trustees members were thinking about the future of its employees. At a special meeting ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:50 pm
News
AG charges Niles couple with multiple counts of Medicaid fraud
LANSING – A Niles couple faces several felonies for alleged false claims through their counseling practice, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Wednesday. Gregory Barney ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:40 am
News
Niles DDA recommends marijuana dispensaries downtown
NILES — One local organization is asking that the city of Niles allow a budding industry to sprout downtown. Monday evening, the Niles Downtown Development ...
by Sarah Culton, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 10:34 am
Business
Marijuana grow, processing company granted provisional approval by Niles City Council
NILES — A new marijuana business hopes to be growing green in the city of Niles by spring of next year. Monday evening, the Niles ...
by Sarah Culton, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:26 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Area History Museum fundraiser raises $40,000
DOWAGIAC — Dozens of Dowagiac community members descended upon Marion Magnolia Farms Wednesday evening to show their support for a local museum both with their ...
by Sarah Culton, Friday, September 24, 2021 10:23 am
Giving
Wolverine Pipeline, area organizations partner to lend veteran a helping hand
NILES — Cold and rainy conditions Thursday morning could not keep a full crew of workers from helping a Niles veteran restore his yard to ...
