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United Federal Credit Union helps the Alex Mandarino Foundation raise $35,000 for childhood cancer research
ST. JOSEPH — United Federal Credit Union recently announced it helped The Alex Mandarino Foundation raise more than $35,000 during the ninth Annual Alex’s Duck ... Read more
11 hours ago by Submitted.
Community rebuilds Little Free Library dedicated to late sister following vandalism incidents
DOWAGIAC — This week, the Dowagiac community came together to give a Little Free Library a new home and honor the memory of a late ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles Burn Run returns this month for 20th ride
NILES – A chorus of motorcycle engines will be heard through downtown Niles as riders taking part in an annual ride next weekend. The Niles ... Read more
1 week ago by Christina Clark.
Saint Francis Outreach’s Food Backpack Program concludes fifth year
DOWAGIAC — A local nonprofit is putting the finishing touches on one of its biggest yearly projects. Saint Francis Outreach is gearing up for the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Max Harden.
Niles Salvation Army lieutenants get marching orders
NILES – Throughout the past four years, the lieutenants serving at The Salvation Army in Niles have helped the community weather a flood, a fire ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
LADD donates to Cass County Medical Care Facility
CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit supported a fellow Cass County organization this week. Tuesday afternoon, Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled, also known as LADD ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Buchanan Boy Scout nears finish of Eagle Scout project building community garden
BUCHANAN – Over the weekend, progress was planted in Buchanan as a local boy scout worked toward completing his Eagle Scout Project. Buchanan teen Evan ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Area residents, business owners contribute to beautification effort of downtown Niles
NILES – Many of the flower beds in downtown Niles got some overdue attention thanks to a small group of local volunteers. Monday marked the ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Edwardsburg unveils All Aboard project
EDWARDSBURG —Edwardsburg is looking greener after unveiling a landscaping project more than a year in the making. Wednesday, Edwardsburg officials hosted a ceremony in Gunn ... Read more
1 month ago by Sarah Culton.
Cassopolis senior to host charity basketball tournament
CASSOPOLIS — A Ross Beatty senior is using his love for sports to raise money for a cause. Cassopolis native and multi-sport athlete Mason Polomcak ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
Niles community helps toddler fight leukemia
NILES – Last Saturday, friends of Brooklynn Bowman hosted a fair at the Cass County Fair grounds to raise money for her continued fight against ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
Indeck volunteers clean up Island Park in preparation for park’s reopening
NILES – Last Saturday, volunteers from Indeck Niles Energy Center and Kiewit Power Constructors spent the day cleaning up Island Park. The workers spent time ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
SERVPRO donates smoke detectors to Dowagiac Fire Department
DOWAGIAC — SERVPRO of Cass and St. Joseph Counties is doing its part to keep communities safe from house fires. The company, located at 1444 ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
United Way of Southwest Michigan honors community’s resiliency with annual awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way has crafted another unique experience to acknowledge the generosity of donors and the impact made in the community in 2020. ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
SMCAA celebrates Community Action Month
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This year Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency commemorates 39 years of helping families throughout southwest Michigan. SMCAA was established in 1982 “to wage war on ... Read more
1 month ago by Submitted.
Niles dispensary donates to two area nonprofits
NILES – A cannabis provisioning center gave $10,000 checks to two Niles nonprofits on Wednesday. Leadership members from Green Stem Provisioning, 1140 S. 11th St., ... Read more
2 months ago by Christina Clark.
Niles nonprofit for pets receives Petco Love grant
NILES – A Niles-based nonprofit was the recipient of a grant from a national organization that shares a common goal — saving pets’ lives. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Christina Clark.
Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac to host annual Fourth of July fireworks
DOWAGIAC — The fireworks show will go on this upcoming Fourth of July weekend. The Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac received approval from the Dowagiac ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.
Evy’s Closet to reopen May 6
NILES – Clothing racks are full of blouses, pants, T-shirts, dresses, coats and everything in between at Evy’s Closet after missing its community “shoppers” for ... Read more
2 months ago by Christina Clark.
Niles High School junior launches Earth Day initiative by donating saplings to students
NILES – Between Earth Day last Thursday, and Arbor Day on Friday, April 30, Stuart Lundberg, chairman of The Lundberg Project, is hoping 100 trees ... Read more
2 months ago by Christina Clark.
Salvation Army receives grant from The Pokagon Fund for emergency financial assistance
NILES — Thanks to a recently awarded grant, one area nonprofit is taking steps to help community members keep their homes. The Salvation Army in ... Read more
2 months ago by Max Harden.
United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This week, one regional organization is honoring its volunteers. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration across the country ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Buchanan provisioning center raises money to fight cannabis injustices
BUCHANAN – Community wellness and prison reform are two causes close to Rick Paniagua’s heart and to those who surround him. During the month of ... Read more
2 months ago by Christina Clark.
Cannavista Wellness, Common Citizen launch 420 charitable fundraiser
BUCHANAN — Two cannabis companies have teamed up to support the Buchanan community. Downtown Buchanan cannabis retailer Cannavista Wellness and manufacturing partner Common Citizen announced ... Read more
2 months ago by Submitted.
Village Free Store seeks donations
VANDALIA — One area nonprofit organization is seeking the community’s help in providing for those in need. Our Father’s Family Keepers Ministries is currently seeking ... Read more
