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Dowagiac turns 175 today
DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday. Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...
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Brandywine suspends adding ‘sexually explicit, violent’ books to middle/high school library
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A controversial debate over book policy in the Brandywine Community Schools district reached a ...
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Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...
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Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...
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Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of ...
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Buchanan receives $33,500 grant to improve St. Joseph River public access
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced today it received a grant from the American Electric Power Foundation ...
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Christopher Braathen named aluminum plant manager at Hydro Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Christopher Braathen has been appointed Operations Director for Hydro’s new aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. Braathen ...
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Silver Beach County park receives $850,000 Spark grant for new playground equipment
ST. JOSEPH — Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting began with good news about a state grant ...
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Oh My LLC reopens in downtown Niles
NILES — A downtown Niles business closed since November has made its long-awaited return. Oh My LLC, 307 ...
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SMC honors Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster for 30 years of service
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College paid tribute Feb. 8 to Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster with a 30-year pin ...
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Niles Charter Township approves 2023 road department agreement
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Select township streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. ...
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Brandywine grad opens physical therapy practice in downtown Niles
NILES — There’s a new business in town and the owner is no stranger to the Niles community. ...
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Edwardsburg Public Schools begins search for new superintendent
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has begun its search for a new superintendent. The ...
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Niles High School students raise more than $5,000 to fight cancer
NILES — A group of Niles High School students is doing its part to raise money for cancer ...
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Woodfire Trattoria wins 2023 Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Early morning bitter cold temperatures did not hinder the ice artisans last weekend at Dowagiac’s Ice ...
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Cassopolis’ David Johnson attends State of the Union with Congressman Walberg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) had a special guest with him for President Joe Biden’s State ...
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Cass County organizations recognized with 2022 Graham Woodhouse Award
CASSOPOLIS — As the village of Cassopolis celebrates the continued success of the Imagine Cass project, the Southwest ...
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Deb Rozewicz named CEO of Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
BATTLE CREEK — Bronson Healthcare and Acadia Healthcare Company have named Deb Rozewicz, RN, as chief executive officer ...
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SMC hosts annual Band Clinic Day
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s annual “Clinic Day” Feb. 3 featured four area school bands critiqued just in ...
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Niles Elite Cheerleading turns in strong showing at state competition
NILES — A local athletics organization recently turned in a strong showing at the state level. Niles Elite ...
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Beckwith Theatre announces 2023 season
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre has announced its 2023 season. “We are very excited about the variety of ...
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Dowagiac hosts 26th annual Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of visitors descended on downtown Dowagiac for its 26th annual Ice Time Festival on Saturday. ...
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Berrien County Prosecutor visits commissioners
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Prosecutor Steve Pierangeli updated Berrien County Commissioners Thursday on the prosecutor’s office’s activities ...
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24-hour gym Elevate 24 SLR opens in Niles
NILES — A fitness brand familiar with the Niles community has set up shop in a new location ...
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Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce announces Business Development Grant
NILES — A vision is becoming a reality. An endowment supporting the Greater Niles Chamber Business Development Grant ...
