Business
Dowagiac petting farm hosting first ever fall festival
DOWAGIAC — One of Dowagiac’s most kid-friendly attractions will be hosting a special afternoon of fall-themed fun for children ...
Dowagiac
Local sororities hosting annual chili supper
Before the action heats up on the field between the Dowagiac Chieftains and Paw Paw Redskins Friday night, ...
Business
South Bend Cubs general manager describes meteoric rise of franchise
DOWAGIAC — When Nick Brown joined the front office of the South Bend Silver Hawks in 2012, team owner ...
Education
Niles High School changes meal charging policy
Lunch time is starting to look a lot different for many Niles High School students. Starting Tuesday, Niles ...
Berrien County
Buchanan organization donates to Buchanan District Library
BUCHANAN — Children who spend their afternoons at the Buchanan District Library now have snacks to keep them ...
Berrien County
Buchanan Make a Difference Day to take place Saturday
BUCHANAN — Those itching to spend a weekend morning doing something more productive than eating cereal while watch ...
Berrien County
Scarecrows of Buchanan
Downtown Buchanan gets into the fall spirit by decorating their streets with dozens of unique scarecrows. Each scarecrow ...
News
Gov. Rick Snyder lowers flags in honor of fallen Michigan Army soldier
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags to be lowered to half-staff Thursday, Oct. ...
News
MSP partners with DEA in drug take-back day Oct. 28
LANSING — The Michigan State Police is again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement ...
News
Niles Scream Park reaches record-breaking attendance
The Niles Scream Park proved once again to be a popular fall time activity. On Friday, Oct. 13, ...
News
746 miles on a charge? Experts say sweet spot for electric vehicles is less
By Eric D. Lawrence Detroit Free Press (TNS) — Elon Musk predicted two years ago that a Tesla ...
Berrien County
Red Cross calls for blood donors before the holiday season
With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ...
News
Attorney Jocelyn Benson is first Democrat in race for Michigan Secretary of State
By Paul Egan Detroit Free Press (TNS) LANSING — Democratic attorney Jocelyn Benson is to announce Tuesday she ...
Dowagiac
Mendel Center to host Mix and Mingle event
BENTON TOWNSHIP – Those who shoulder the burden of holiday party planning for their office, service organization, group ...
Dowagiac
News in brief, Oct. 19
Union Schools district receives another clean audit after recent evaluation DOWAGIAC — A Lansing-based financial firm recently gave the ...
Cass County
Commissioners discuss potential security windows at courthouse
CASSOPOLIS — The county may soon bolster its security system at the Law and Courts Building, in hopes ...
Dowagiac
Beckwith to host production of classic vampire horror
DOWAGIAC — The tale of the world’s most famous vampire — sorry, Edward — will soon emerge from ...
News
Citizens meet to discuss potential dog park
By this time next year, Katrina Andrews hopes to spend her evenings and weekends outside, breathing in the ...
Cass County
Cass District Library hosts vigil for domestic violence awareness
Roberta Millard. Annie Mae Washington. Lonnie Franks. Brenda Runyon. Sandra Ely. These are just a few of the ...
Cass County
Midwest rolls out new offerings to customers
Cassopolis based energy company Midwest Energy and Communications has had a busy month, unveiling not one but two ...
News
Community Wellness Endowment awards $90,000 to area organizations
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Lakeland Health recently awarded $90,000 to two area organizations on behalf of the Lakeland Health ...
Dowagiac
Educator shares success of reading intervention program
Ten years ago, a group of Dowagiac Union Schools educators dreamed of a way to help young students, ...
Business
Football game to kick off Lee Foundation’s breast cancer drive
Friday’s clash between the Dowagiac Chieftains and the Paw Paw Redskins under the bright lights of Chris Taylor ...
News
Economic Growth Alliance presents to Niles Township Board of Trustees
The Niles Township Board of Trustees learned more about ways to grow the economy at its meeting Monday ...
Education
Niles High School receives $25,000 grant from Monsanto
At Niles High School, a cluster of small chicks huddled under a heat lamp Tuesday to escape the ...
