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Niles donates $2,500 to Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House
NILES — The Niles City Council moved to make sure community members can experience the city’s rich past. ...
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Kurdelmeyer resigns from Dowagiac City Council, applications sought to fill seat
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is accepting applications for a vacant council seat. Ward 3 Councilmember James ...
Local Government
Dowagiac mayoral candidate Pat Bakeman to host Meet the Candidate Night
DOWAGIAC — After almost a decade as a Dowagiac councilman, Ward 1’s Pat Bakeman is running to become ...
Local Government
Dowagiac approves Russom Park walking path project
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac will be putting the city’s marijuana tax revenue to use with its ...
Local Government
Dowagiac mayor running for re-election
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons has officially announced his intent to run for his eighth term. In ...
News
Buchanan commissioners remember Don Ryman
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners and residents paid tribute Monday to resident Don Ryman who died over the ...
Cassopolis
Cassopolis trustees discuss village infrastructure
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council held the first of two June action meetings on Monday. The meeting ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac launches bridge improvement program as part of infrastructure upgrades
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is kicking off a summer of construction projects with improvements to five ...
Local Government
Edwardsburg approves Gunn Park Pavilion rental fees
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council welcomed residents for two public hearings, as well as their regular monthly ...
Local Government
Cass County names new administrator
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners has selected its next county administrator. During a special ...
Berrien County
Berrien County sets 2025 tax rates
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners have set the 2025 tax rates starting with the summer tax collection ...
Local Government
Cass County Drain Commissioner secures grant for McMillan Dam removal
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Drain Commissioner’s Office was recently awarded a $65,800 grant from the Michigan ...
Local Government
Cassopolis councilmembers question village manager’s overseas diplomacy trip
CASSOPOLIS — Priorities for village resources and spending funds were discussed at Monday’s regular Cassopolis Village Council meeting. ...
Local Government
Buchanan to re-establish DDA
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners have taken the final step to bring back the Downtown Development Authority to ...
Local Government
Revitalization grants bring millions to Buchanan, Cassopolis
NILES — More than $2 million in revitalization and placemaking grants are heading to southwest Michigan as part ...
Cassopolis
Jefferson Township EMS millage passes
CASS COUNTY — Jefferson Township voters used their power at the polls to approve a millage request for ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: GOP supporters host ‘Stand up for Trump’ rally in downtown Niles
NILES — Community members gathered in front of Congressman Tim Walberg’s downtown Niles office Monday afternoon in support ...
Local Government
Dowagiac resident to run for Michigan’s 37th State House District
DOWAGIAC — Gerik Maverick, a long-time nonprofit and community leader, announced his campaign for State Representative in Michigan’s ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves trio of Riverfront Park festivals
NILES — Riverfront Park will be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike this summer. The council ...
Local Government
Niles bids farewell to utilities manager, welcomes new interim
NILES — After 12 years of dedicated service to Niles, Jeff Dunlap is retiring from his role as ...
Community News
Cass County narrows administrator search to two candidates
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are a step closer to choosing a new county administrator after interviews with ...
Local Government
Niles approves social district permit, expands Commons Area
NILES — A downtown business is now able to serve adult beverages to enjoy outside of its establishment ...
Local Government
Buchanan commissioners receive construction updates
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners received construction updates Monday and took action on items related to the re-establishment ...
Local Government
Interviews for next Cass County Administrator begin Thursday
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting, open to the public, ...
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg Planning Commission talks marijuana, possible ORV ordinance
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Planning Commission continued discussing a possible Off Road Vehicle Ordinance and considered the village’s ...
