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Fernwood hosting upcoming events
Fernwood is a place where nature blends with gardens and art to create an experience for all ages. ...
News
Schools prepare for cardiac emergencies with drills
LANSING — Children and adults in Michigan can be kept safer when schools are prepared to provide CPR ...
Berrien County
Buchanan Board of Education posts community survey to aid in superintendent search
The Buchanan Community Schools Board of Education is asking for help from their students, staff and community. A three-question ...
Dowagiac
Chieftain football team visits elementary school
A few days before Sunday’s dramatic Super Bowl, Dowagiac’s own pigskin heroes made a rare offseason appearance at ...
Dowagiac
Police log — Feb. 3-5
Friday, Feb. 3 8:15 a.m. — 300 block Oak, crossing guard detail Noon — 700 block Orchard, general ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac man resumes campaign to raise money for depot lights
After a brief stop during the holiday season, a local man’s campaign to raise money for outdoor lights ...
News Main
Dollar General slated to open in early summer in Howard Township
Those hunting to get the most bang for their buck will soon have another option to choose from ...
News
Niles man gets prison time after attempted home invasion
A Niles man who has repeatedly been charged with breaking and entering was sentenced Monday in Berrien County ...
Education
Team Midwest offers scholarships
Team Midwest is now accepting applications for the 2017 scholarship program. High school seniors whose families receive monthly ...
News
Police log Feb. 3 – Feb. 4
Friday, Feb. 3 2:39 a.m. — Woodruff/Nieb, property destruction accident 4:29 a.m. — 100 block S. St. Joseph, ...
News
Rep. Miller introduces bill to equalize mental health funding
State Rep. Aaron Miller introduced legislation to more equally designate funds for county mental health services throughout the ...
News
Employers asked to be alert for W-2 scam
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and the tax industry issued an alert last ...
News
Berrien, Cass counties host foreign exchange program
Cultural Academic Student Exchange, an organization specializing in foreign exchange student placement, is looking to place foreign exchange ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Feb. 2-3
Thursday, Feb. 2 9:29 a.m. — 100 block of Bishop, suspicious situation 11:38 a.m. — 200 block of ...
Business
Competitors race to eat cool treats during Caruso’s annual contest
While the words “below freezing” and “ice cream sundaes” usually go together like hot soup and a July ...
Dowagiac
Ice Time packs downtown Dowagiac
It was a frosty day in Dowagiac Saturday — and that does not just refer to the temperature ...
Cass County
Sheriff’s office considering upgrade to county 911 center
Sheriff Richard Behnke is seeking to have dispatchers with the county’s 911 call center working smarter instead of ...
Cass County
Niles man gets probation for theft
A Niles man will avoid jail time for breaking into a Cassopolis woman’s garage last spring — though ...
News Main
City stands behind decision despite company’s plea to reconsider
A hydroelectric redevelopment company that has proposed restoring the Pucker Street Dam has asked the Niles city council ...
News Main
Contributions slow down after holiday season
After the holiday season, the need for many families who use the Salvation Army does not stop, but ...
News
YMCA of Southwest Michigan announces new leadership
Mark Weber, CEO of the YMCA of Southwest Michigan, announced three promotions within the organization to take effect ...
News
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners that want to make Niles their lifelong ...
News
Mendel Center to host annual hospitality job fair, talent showcase
BENTON TOWNSHIP — A hospitality job fair and talent showcase will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, ...
News
SMC to host nursing meetings next week
Southwestern Michigan College will host two informational forums about nursing and health care, from 1 to 3 p.m. ...
News
Police log Feb. 1 – Feb. 2
Feb. 1 9:23 a.m. — 400 block Wurz, health and safety 9:51 a.m. — 1600 Silverbrook, obstruction to ...
