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Salvation Army welcomes recently appointed lieutenants
The Niles Salvation Army welcomed two new employees this week, Lt. Kendra and Lt. Joseph Hixenbaugh. The recently ...
News Main
Fire department, library host fifth annual Spray Day
Capable of dispensing up to 1,750 gallons of water per minute, the Buchanan Fire Department utilizes fire hoses ...
Business
Local optician wins Opticians Association of America award
The Opticians Association of America announced that Sue Shire, of Three Rivers, was named the 2017 OAA State ...
Business
Registration underway for Amazing Race, returning July 22 to Dowagiac
Travel to a foreign land, nor is a million dollars involved in this race, though the physical and ...
News
Bills would protect rights of fans of fantasy sports
State Reps. Aaron Miller and Jim Tedder recently detailed their legislation to protect Michigan residents who play fantasy ...
Cass County
Environmental assurance program verifies local farms
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is recognizing six farms in ...
Dowagiac
Twin Lakes residents rescue Dowagiac man from water
TWIN LAKES — Several residents of Twin Lakes helped rescue a Dowagiac man after he fell into the ...
Cass County
Upcoming events at the Cass County COA
The Cass County COA has planned a number of activities for next week at its Dowagiac location, Front ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — July 5-7
Here are the calls the Dowagiac Police Department responded to July 5-7: July 5 8:08 a.m. — W. ...
Cass County
Niles teen receives probation for shooting
A Niles teenager will spend the next two years under state supervision after shooting his uncle in the ...
Cass County
Officers investigating Porter Township crash
Porter Township – The Cass County Sheriff’s is investigating a single car that took place of Rainbow Road ...
Cass County
Edwardsburg man dies in fatal motorcycle accident
An Edwardsburg man died in a fatal car accident Sunday morning, according to the Ontwa Township Edwardsburg Police ...
News Main
Long-awaited downtown Niles frozen yogurt shop opens to public
Swirlyz in downtown Niles opened its doors to the public for the first time at 6 p.m. Thursday. ...
Niles
Police log — June 17-19
Here are the calls the Niles Police Department responded to June 17-19: June 17 2:20 p.m. — N. ...
Niles
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong ...
Cass County
Parks director updates board on Dodd Park progress
Things appear to be going swimmingly with the ongoing construction at Arthur Dodd Park. Cass County Parks and ...
Dowagiac
SMC’s CSI Academy explores careers
Southwestern Michigan College Educational Talent Search’s 12th annual CSI Academy culminated last week at the Dowagiac Conservation Club ...
Dowagiac
The Watchdog, July 7
Wayne Township (June 5) Roll call: Present — Frank Butts, Kurt Reich, Judith Fusko, James Griggs and Frank ...
Dowagiac
First United Methodist to host rummage, bake sale
Visitors to the First United Methodist Church this weekend will have a chance to support several local good ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Local business owners react to ordinances
If someone came to Niles to get their bike fixed, they would stop by Inertia Cycleworks on Main ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Studies show benefits, downsides of recreational marijuana
As Michigan prepares for the changes to its medical marijuana industry — and possible decision to legalize the ...
News
Niles police log — June 15-17
Here are the calls the Niles Police Department responded to June 15-17: June 15 7:48 a.m. — 1000 ...
Buchanan
Senior center to host open house July 22 in Buchanan
The annual Buchanan Area Senior Center open house will give people the opportunity to see and participate in ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: New Buffalo man sees budding business opportunity
Djuan Knox, of New Buffalo, is no stranger to running a medical marijuana business. Knox, a native of ...
Berrien County
CLOSER LOOK: Testing facility an example of a potential marijuana business
At Spott Laboratory, owner Linda Palmatier seeks to help medical marijuana facilities provide the cleanest and safest medical ...
