Community News
New river shelter discussed for Madeline Bertrand County Park
ST. JOSEPH — A new river shelter could be coming to Madeline Bertrand County Park south of Niles. ...
Community News
Energy-efficient home improvement grants available to Cass County residents
CASS COUNTY — Thanks to a grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Association, Cass County residents may ...
Community News
Niles’ Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project to begin April 3
NILES — The 2023 Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project is set to begin Monday, April 3, according to the ...
Community News
Edwardsburg cannabis business interested in opening smoking lounge
EDWARDSBURG — A local cannabis business voiced its desire to explore the possibility of opening a smoking lounge ...
Business
Buchanan’s Clark Equipment Campus added to National Register of Historic Places
BUCHANAN — A collection of buildings, campuses, and manufacturing grounds from the rich history of Buchanan’s industrial past ...
Community News
Dowagiac awarded $300,000 grant for home energy efficiency
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac has been awarded a $300,000 MI-HOPE grant through the Michigan State Housing ...
Community News
Cass County Parks to hosts annual ‘Spring Egg-stravaganza’ April 1
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission, The Friends of the Cass County Parks, Cass County ...
Community News
Statue of Native American woman stolen from Niles Charter Township park
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the search ...
Community News
Berrien County announces Madeline Bertrand County Park expansion
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has completed the purchase of land in Niles Township adjacent to Madeline Bertrand ...
Community News
Cassopolis granted more funding for neighborhood improvements
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council met on Monday at their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed a ...
Local Government
Niles gets ‘clean’ audit opinion
NILES — The city of Niles is in good financial health, Council members learned Monday. Auditors reported their ...
Community News
MDHHS seeks programs to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in juvenile justice
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Request for Proposal to provide ...
Local Government
Berrien County appoints Scott R. Sanford Chief Public Defender
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County has a new Chief Public Defender, but the decision was questioned by three ...
Local Government
Cass County commissioners adopt new meeting schedule, add committee of the whole
CASS COUNTY — Beginning March 16, the Cass County Board of Commissioners will host committee of the whole ...
Local Government
County approves labor contract with Juvenile Center employees
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County officials are hoping a new contract with Juvenile Center employees will help them ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves downtown streetscape project
NILES — The downtown Niles streetscape will soon be receiving a facelift. During its Monday meeting, the Niles ...
Business
Treasury: Municipalities to receive Marijuana tax revenue this week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be receiving the benefits. ...
Local Government
Dowagiac City Council approves purchase of $166,000 fire department SCBA gear
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council authorized the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus masks for the Dowagiac Fire ...
Community News
Buchanan hires recruiter, names interim city manager
BUCHANAN — An interim city manager has been named following the resignation of Buchanan City Manager Heather Grace ...
Business
Niles Planning Commission approves site plan for warehouse on 13th Street
NILES — Construction of a warehouse project located on the southwest corner of 13th Street and Lake Street ...
Local Government
Berrien County commissioners discuss broadband service expansion
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County’s efforts to expand broadband service in the county are continuing, this time on ...
Business
Planning commission approves site plan for East Main Dollar General
NILES — Construction is expected to begin soon on a Dollar General along East Main Street in Niles. ...
Crime/Court
Eau Claire man’s drunk driving charge reduced after completing probation
CASSOPOLIS — An Eau Claire man found guilty of drunk driving had his charge reduced after completing probation. ...
Community News
Niles Township approves feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for a new town hall is one step closer ...
Local Government
Cass County Board of Commissioners host Feb. 16 meeting
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor CASSOPOLIS — A dangerous intersection and a grant for home and structure ...
