Business
Bebop’s Plant Shop takes root in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — A new business has taken root in downtown Buchanan. Jessica Ortiz opened Bebop’s Plant Shop last ...
Community News
Cassopolis Middle School student wins county spelling bee
DOWAGIAC — A Cassopolis Middle School student took first place honors at the Cass County Spelling Bee last ...
Community News
Dowagiac Connected’s adult prom sells out again, raises nearly $5,000
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
Community News
Dowagiac theater program to perform ‘Oliver!’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical ...
Business
Cassopolis farm awarded environmental, animal welfare certifications
CASSOPOLIS — The pigs and flock of laying hens at Willowbrook Farms are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved ...
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’ ...
Community News
Cassopolis police officers donate to Helping Hands of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Officers from the Cassopolis Police Department collected $245 for Helping Hands of Cass County, Inc. in ...
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 & ...
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 ...
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 ...
Community News
South Bend dance studio creating entertainment, community in Michiana
SOUTH BEND — Sharon Sims and her business, Dance Society, are creating a unique form of entertainment and ...
Community News
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 ...
Business
Munchie Mondays to return to Buchanan this summer
BUCHANAN — A popular event is set to make its delicious return to downtown Buchanan this summer. Buchanan’s ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Business
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 ...
Community News
LiveBuchanan announces downtown mural project
BUCHANAN — A project aimed at beautifying and enhancing downtown Buchanan is now underway. LiveBuchanan, in partnership with ...
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 ...
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 ...
Business
South Bend jazz club opens culture cafe
South Bend — Visitors to Merriman’s Playhouse will have likely noticed changes to the local home for live ...
Business
Fire destroys Marcellus business
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
