Education
Cass County justice group talks Critical Race Theory, forgiveness
CASS COUNTY — Layered on top of a black and white photograph reads a quote from Dr. Martin ...
Local Government
Cass Commissioners recognize 911 dispatchers, animal control
CASS COUNTY — Local government officials took time to recognize two groups of people ahead of their national ...
News
Cass Co. approves raise, pension change for sergeants unit
CASS COUNTY — Contract changes continue to come for union employees in Cass County. The Cass County Board ...
Local Government
Niles Township submits petition for Bell Road Drain maintenance, improvements
NILES TOWNSHIP — Drainage issues that have long plagued portions of Niles Township will soon be addressed. The ...
Business
Niles DDA asks residents for input on future downtown outdoor space
NILES — The Niles Downtown Development Authority/Main Street is asking the community for input as it explores options ...
Community News
Construction of roundabout near Indiana border slated for summer
MILTON TWP. — An intersection long-known for dangerous turns and high traffic will soon be safer for local ...
Local Government
Bridge replacement underway in Wayne Township
WAYNE TWP. — Rudy bridge is coming down. The Cass County Road Commission on Monday announced the start ...
Community News
‘Sharing the pot’: Local municipalities to receive marijuana tax revenue this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be reaping the benefits. ...
News
City council approves 284K Plym Park pickleball project
NILES — The popular pastime of pickleball will soon premiere at Plym Park. The Niles City Council unanimously ...
Community News
Arborist to oversee ‘judicious’ tree maintenance project in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — City leaders are bringing in an expert to provide guidance for an upcoming maintenance project. The ...
News
City council approves roadway lighting study on M-51
NILES — The Niles City Council is taking steps to improve evening visibility along a busy section of ...
News
Cass County approves grant applications for TK Lawless Park improvements
CASSOPOLIS — A popular county park is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. The Cass County Board ...
Community News
Cass County courts employees retain defined benefit pension plan
CASSOPOLIS — As county officials seek to implement new retirement plans for the county’s union employees, one union ...
Newsletter Dowagiac
Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce announces new staff
DOWAGIAC — A local organization has bolstered its staff with two new faces. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Local Government
Dowagiac approves grant applications for parks projects, bridge repair
DOWAGIAC — A long-awaited project connecting two city parks is one step closer to reality. The Dowagiac City ...
Community News
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 ...
News
Pokagon, Silver Creek Townships approve council salaries, budgets
DOWAGIAC — Two local government bodies have approved salary changes for board members. Following its yearly budget meeting ...
Community News
County shelter vaccinates 137 animals; Road Commission thanks board
CASSOPOLIS — It wasn’t raining cats and dogs, but more than 100 animals descended upon a local event ...
Local Government
Dowagiac audit shows revenue down, expenditures up
DOWAGIAC – The 2021 financial numbers are in, and the auditors have completed their work. The Dowagiac City ...
Local Government
Buchanan receives $340,000 grant for McCoy Creek Trail Extension project
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced today that it has received a commitment of approximately $340,000 from ...
Community News
Dowagiac Education Report: Test scores down, poor students hit hardest by pandemic
DOWAGIAC — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students across the state of Michigan have seen a ...
Community News
Berrien County hears update on tower project
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard an update about plans for a south county communications tower at ...
Local Government
Cass County endorses Black History Month, designates ARPA funding
CORRECTION: The board did not approve a motion to dissolve the solid waste planning committee. The motion was ...
Community News
Dowagiac doubles downtown façade improvement incentives
DOWAGIAC — Downtown business owners will now receive more city reimbursement for improving the exterior of their buildings. ...
Community News
Dowagiac family expresses concern about neighbor’s ‘drug house’
DOWAGIAC — One local woman and her family are fed up with their neighbors, and want the city ...
