Community News
Dowagiac first responders, school staff honored for life-saving actions
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized local first responders and Dowagiac Union Schools staff with lifesaving awards ...
Community News
2024 Dowagiac Music in The Park lineup, vendors announced
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most popular events is set to take the stage once again this summer. ...
Business
YMCA to open downtown South Bend location
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The YMCA of Greater Michiana announced Tuesday plans to bring its mission and community ...
Community News
Buchanan City Commission honors retiring public safety director
BUCHANAN — Hugs and handshakes were the order of the day as family, friends and co-workers joined Buchanan ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for Brandywine May 7
In the early nineteen-sixties, a group of ordinary people accomplished something extraordinary. They merged a group of country ...
Education
SMC, Grand Valley Omni partner to offer Bachelor’s degree options
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grand Valley State University to offer ...
Community News
Group submits signatures to force recall election of Buchanan mayor
ST. JOSEPH — Organizers of a recall effort against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison have submitted petitions with over ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ May 7 for Brandywine Community Schools
Surveys and meetings took place to help prioritize the bond improvement projects. How anyone in this district can ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for shooting man in neck
NILES — An Army veteran who had been wounded in combat was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien ...
Community News
Fernwood Botanical Garden executive director announces retirement
NILES — After 17 years of dedicated leadership, Carol Line has announced her plan to retire as Executive ...
Business
Cassopolis Beer Company to bring brews, pizza to historic building
CASSOPOLIS — “We don’t know when we’re opening, let’s make that clear,” laughed Kortney Romanetz. This is in ...
Crime/Court
Cass County residents sentenced on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced on drug charges Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Casey Phillip ...
Community News
Niles student organizes community clean-up day
NILES — A Niles neighborhood is looking new and improved thanks to the efforts of a local high ...
Community News
Cass County entities collaborate with EGLE to demolish unsafe building in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — A prime piece of real estate in uptown Edwardsburg will soon get a new life, thanks ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Dear Editor, Saturday, May 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – ...
Community News
Undersheriff Roach announces run for Cass County Sheriff
CASS COUNTY — With a strong track record in law enforcement and deep community ties, Cass County Undersheriff ...
Local Government
911 telecommunicators honored at Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ meeting
ST. JOSEPH — At the Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ Meeting the morning of April 18th, 2024, six ...
Community News
Cass County resident celebrates 100th birthday
CASSOPOLIS — A Cass County resident celebrated a birthday milestone this week. Barbara Monroe, a familiar face at ...
Community News
SEMCO warns of scammers targeting utility customers
NILES — SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company has received reports that scammers are using the internet to post false ...
Business
Niles High School hosts annual College, Career Day
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Thursday with students eager to learn more about career ...
Community News
Buchanan Public Safety Director announces retirement
BUCHANAN — As his 40 year career in law enforcement draws to a close, Buchanan Public Safety Director ...
Breaking News
Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
CASS COUNTY — Come January 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Cass County. After 37 years ...
Business
Local musicians to perform in downtown Dowagiac Saturday
DOWAGIAC – Two local musicians will stroll in and out of specialty shops in downtown Dowagiac this Saturday, ...
Local Government
Cass County seeking applications to spend local Opioid Settlement Funds
CASS COUNTY — Cass County organizations and individuals combating impacts of the opioid epidemic are encouraged to apply ...
Community News
Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a grant from the Pokagon Fund to purchase ...
