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Niles church to host Family Fun Fest Saturday
NILES — A day of free fun is coming to the Niles community this weekend as a local church hosts a family-friendly event. Community Evangelical ... Read more
20 hours ago by Sarah Culton.
Southwest Michigan thrift stores seeing sharp increase in donations
NILES — Clothes are flying onto the shelves of resale stores across the country, and southwest Michigan is no different. In southwest Michigan and beyond, ... Read more
5 days ago by Max Harden.
Edwardsburg Lions Club celebrates 75 years
EDWARDSBURG — One local club is celebrating 75 years of service in the Edwardsburg community. The Edwardsburg Lions Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Two 10-year-olds raise money for Buchanan nonprofit
BUCHANAN – On Sunday evening, two 10-year-olds set up a tent, despite the on-again, off-again rain, in front of the Buchanan Police Department on Front ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Family of man swept off St. Joseph pier donates equipment to Berrien County Sheriff’ Office
BERRIEN COUNTY — The family of a man killed after being swept into Lake Michigan have donated equipment to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office to ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
Niles church to host sixth Serve the City Saturday
NILES – Taylor Bailey’s voice filled with excitement when she spoke about Relevant Church’s Serve the City outreach event. It was one of the first, ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
10-year-olds to host fundraiser for RAM
BUCHANAN — Two Buchanan children will be volunteering their time to raise money for charity this weekend. From 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 10-year-olds Eloise ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Submitted.
Sister Lakes Fire Department’s Fourth of July Bigfoot Parade, BBQ fundraiser raises $12,000
SISTER LAKES — A local fire department had a Fourth of July weekend to remember. The Sister Lakes Fire Department hosted its annual Fourth of ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Max Harden.
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac Fire Department hosts annual corn, sausage roast
DOWAGIAC — Before Fourth of July fireworks took to the skies last weekend, Dowagiac community members came together to support an area agency. Friday, the ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Sarah Culton.
Dowagiac District Library hosts dedication ceremony for The Pokagon Room
DOWAGIAC — Local students looking for a space to work on school or crafting projects need look no further than the Dowagiac District Library. On ... Read more
1 month ago by Max Harden.
20th annual Niles Burn Run raises funds to send burn-injured children to camp
NILES – Motorcyclists are sometimes known for being a tough crowd, but this past weekend, hundreds joined together in Niles to show their softer side. ... Read more
1 month ago by Christina Clark.
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
1 month 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
