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Record 39 participants in ETS theatre camp at Beckwith
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Educational Talent Search and Dowagiac’s Beckwith Theatre partnered to present a free two-week ...
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Buchanan City Commissioners discuss construction projects
BUCHANAN — Buchanan city officials answered questions Monday night about not only the $19.4 million downtown reconstruction project ...
Business
Hundreds attend annual Family Fun Event in downtown Niles
NILES — A local business kicked off the summer with an event the entire family could enjoy. Jessica ...
Business
C&S Wholesale Grocers, SpartanNash to merge in $1.7 billion deal
GRAND RAPIDS — C&S Wholesale Grocers and SpartanNash announced today that the two companies will merge in a ...
Community News
Dowagiac Fire Department receives grant for rescue equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department will be able to rescue people from vehicles quicker thanks to a ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Museum awarded America250MI History Grant
EDWARDSBURG — The America250MI Committee has awarded the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum $2,975 as part of the first ...
Community News
Hundreds attend Cass County Pridefest
DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of people of all ages, genders and backgrounds descended on the Dowagiac Library Pavilion Saturday ...
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‘No Kings’ rally draws protestors, counter-protestors in Niles
NILES — More than distance separated people attending two rallies in Niles Saturday afternoon. While those attending the ...
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Niles donates $2,500 to Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House
NILES — The Niles City Council moved to make sure community members can experience the city’s rich past. ...
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Annual Beach Bash a hit in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — The Beach Bash returned to Cassopolis for two days of music, food, and entertainment for all ...
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OutCenter celebrates LGBTQ+ allies, advocates at PrideFest 2025
BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter Southwest Michigan is celebrating two local leaders and one organization at this year’s PrideFest ...
Business
Taste of Buchanan to serve up eats June 14
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan and the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce have announced the “Taste of ...
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Lyons Industries donates to Dowagiac fireworks event
DOWAGIAC — Fundraising for Dowagiac Connected’s annual fireworks display is in full swing with a $2,000 donation from ...
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Historic Meneely bell resonates with Dowagiac church
DOWAGIAC — A local church has given its bell a new lease on life after discovering its historic ...
Buchanan
Downtown Buchanan to unveil new mural honoring Native American culture
BUCHANAN — LiveBuchanan in collaboration with the Buchanan District Library, is proud to unveil a new public mural ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac launches bridge improvement program as part of infrastructure upgrades
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is kicking off a summer of construction projects with improvements to five ...
Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer headlines Niles Chamber Luncheon
NILES — The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce recognized local leaders who have helped the city and its ...
Community News
Cass Family Clinic Niles begins dental center construction
NILES — Construction is underway at Cass Family Clinic’s Niles facility to make way for its Niles Community ...
Community News
Beacon Health System announces key leadership roles ahead of acquisition
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Beacon Health System will appoint key leadership and integration roles upon completion of its ...
Dowagiac
Walking Challenge returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac and the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again to ...
Community News
Pokagon Band hosts annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Ggaténmamen Gdankobthegnanêk Pow Wow Saturday and ...
Community News
2025 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg museum to host wild plant tasting event
EDWARDSBURG — For those who enjoy tasting wild plants – whether in a pizza, frittata, or as a ...
Community News
SMC launches search for next president
DOWAGIAC — Less than a week after Southwestern Michigan College’s eighth president, Dr. Joseph Odenwald, left office to ...
Business
Third annual Summer Festival, BBQ Competition to return to Dowagiac in July
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the Dowagiac Summer Festival and BBQ Competition ...
