Community News
‘A pretty desperate situation’: CCTA pursuing millage to keep doors open
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Transit Authority is requesting a countywide millage for the February 2024 election due ...
Business
Buchanan business incubator to open next month
BUCHANAN — Buchanan’s first business incubator is on track to open in just a few weeks. Hometown and ...
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US-12/M-51 interchange rebuilding in Niles starts Monday
COLOMA — Work will begin Monday to rebuild the US-12/M-51 interchange in Niles, according to the Michigan Department ...
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Dowagiac airport to receive runway lighting improvements
DOWAGIAC — Improvements to the Dowagiac Municipal Airport are on the way. The Dowagiac City Council approved approved ...
Business
Niles apartment project moving forward
NILES — A new apartment complex project is taking shape on the south side of Niles. The Niles ...
Business
Round Barn’s Niles brewpub project takes next step
NILES — Plans for the Round Barn’s proposed Niles location continue to progress. A Michigan beer, wine and ...
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Local first responders honored as ‘Stars of Life’ in Lansing ceremony
LANSING — The life-saving work of two Southwest Michigan first responders was recognized Wednesday at the state capitol ...
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Apple Festival week gets underway with Youth Day, Dessert Crawl
NILES — The Apple Festival grounds came to life Saturday with the area’s youngest while downtown visitors experienced ...
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Redfield-Gumwood roundabout nearing completion
CASS COUNTY — Construction on the Redfield-Gumwood roundabout has entered its final stages, according to the Cass County ...
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Dowagiac Area History Museum fundraiser raises $30,000
CASSOPOLIS — More than 100 guests from Dowagiac and beyond attended the Dowagiac Area History Museum’s sixth annual ...
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‘Dowagiac United’: Fire department, youth associations team up to purchase AED for Russom Park
DOWAGIAC — A group of local organizations teamed up in an effort to keep Russom Park athletes and ...
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Annual Cass County Crop Walk returns Oct. 1
CASSOPOLIS — An annual fundraiser is returning to Cassopolis in October. The annual Cass County Crop Walk will ...
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Berrien County finalizing spending plans for opioid settlement funds
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing plans to spend the $8 million-plus the ...
Community News
SMC fishing team cleans up St. Joseph River
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s bass fishing team hit Lake Michigan’s Silver Beach’s Friday, Sept. 15, cleaning up ...
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The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show ...
Business
51st Four Flags Area Apple Festival kicks off next week
NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles next week. The Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday, ...
Business
Corewell Health named a 2023 Top 75 Company for Executive Women
GRAND RAPIDS — Corewell Health was named to professional services and research firm Seramount’s 2023 Top 75 Companies ...
Community News
Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’
NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them ...
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Miss Buchanan applications now available
BUCHANAN — Applications for the 2024 Miss Buchanan Pageant, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 are ...
Business
Dowagiac’s Carpenter named VP of Operations at DDR Company
BRISTOL, IND. — DDR Company, LLC, has announced the promotion of Rebecca Carpenter to the position of Vice ...
Community News
Madeline Bertrand Statue restored
ST. JOSEPH — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March and returned ...
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Dowagiac family’s legacy celebrated at Lions Club
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac family’s legacy of giving was celebrated Wednesday afternoon. The Dowagiac Lions Club hosted an ...
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Dowagiac names new school board member
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. The board of education ...
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Dowagiac City Council approves interim ambulance service contract
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is taking steps to fully reestablish ambulance services to the community after ...
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Former Dowagiac school board president arraigned on domestic violence charge
CASSOPOLIS — The former president of the Dowagiac school board has been arraigned on a domestic violence charge. ...
