Community News
‘American Pickers’ to pick through southwest Michigan in July
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – A national television show is on the hunt for local collections to “pick” through in ...
Community News
Rotary president named Paul Harris Award winner
DOWAGIAC — A beloved Dowagiac Rotarian was presented with one of the group’s most prestigious awards. Rotary President ...
Education
Niles High School hosts Athletic Recruiting Fair
NILES — The Niles High School gymnasium was bustling Wednesday evening with students hoping to continue their athletics ...
Business
Biggby Coffee to open Dowagiac location May 9
DOWAGIAC — Locals patiently waiting for Dowagiac’s newest coffee shop to open were able to get a taste ...
News
Search warrant leads to drug arrests in Wayne Township
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of three individuals Thursday morning in Wayne Township ...
Community News
Buchanan Common Concert Series to return June 1
BUCHANAN — The Common Concert Series in Buchanan is returning soon. Each summer, the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation ...
Community News
Buchanan names new city manager
BUCHANAN — It looks like Buchanan will soon have a new city manager. Buchanan City Commissioners interviewed three ...
Business
Dowagiac woman launches podcast highlighting women in media, entertainment, technology
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac woman with more than 25 years of experience in media, entertainment and technology is ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time for investment fraud scheme
NILES — A Niles man who convinced a childhood friend and the friend’s father to give him thousands ...
Education
Buchanan schools bond proposal fails again
BUCHANAN — A bond proposal from Buchanan Community Schools was turned down by voters for the second time ...
Education
Cass County voters approve school operating millages
CASS COUNTY — Voters overwhelmingly approved operating millages for Cassopolis Public Schools, Dowagiac Union Schools and Edwardsburg Public ...
Community News
Mobile Crisis Team comes to Cass County
Cassopolis — Woodlands has rolled out a public service to address the needs of people experiencing mental health ...
Local Government
Cass County Bar Association hosts annual Law Day event
CASSOPOLIS — Most people don’t relish the idea of going to court for any reason, but that’s especially ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township approves short-term rental ordinance
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — There are new rules for short term rentals in Niles Charter Township. The NCT ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail time, probation for firing crossbow at person
NILES — A Niles man who fired a crossbow at a person in Niles was sentenced to jail ...
Community News
SMC’s 56th Commencement graduates 317
DOWAGIAC — Two women spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2023 April 29 at 56th ...
Community News
Undrafted, Murphy joins Titans with chip on his shoulder
DOWAGIAC — 259 players heard their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft and Caleb Murphy was not ...
Community News
Niles junior organizes tree planting project
NILES — For the second year in a row, Niles High School junior Sawyer Lundberg led an Earth ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — Jennifer L. Wilhite, 46, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was sentenced to ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac’s Murphy signs UDFA deal with Tennessee Titans
DOWAGIAC — Caleb Murphy is officially a pro. The former Dowagiac and Ferris State standout has signed an ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ to improve Buchanan schools
The Buchanan Community Schools bond proposal has given me an opportunity to dive into a matter of great ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman was sentenced for possession of methamphetamines. Julie Anne Luce, 44, of Elkhart, pleaded ...
Education
Teachers Remain a Driving Force for the Next Generation
A thriving school system is one of the essential components of a strong community and the backbone of ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: P.D. Beckwith, Round Oak and The Industrial Revolution
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Business
CARMI Design Group relocates to downtown Niles
Niles — CARMI Design Group team members were joined by clients, family, friends and Greater Niles Chamber of ...
