Business
Zen Leaf Buchanan votes to unionize
BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan ...
Community News
Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew ...
Business
Grief support center to host food truck fundraiser March 24 in downtown Niles
NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way ...
Community News
South Bend dance studio creating entertainment, community in Michiana
SOUTH BEND — Sharon Sims and her business, Dance Society, are creating a unique form of entertainment and ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools to host bond information session Wednesday
NILES — The date has been set for the first of at least four bond information sessions leading ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart man gets jail time for attempted Niles Township theft
NILES — Devonte Quayshon Allen, 31, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny under false pretenses $1,000 to ...
Community News
Cassopolis FFA student wins state event, team turns in strong performance
EAST LANSING — A Cassopolis student took home top honors at the 96th Michigan Future Farmers of America ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart man gets jail time for fleeing, resisting police
NILES — An Elkhart man who fled police in Niles Charter Township last December sentenced to jail Monday ...
Business
Munchie Mondays to return to Buchanan this summer
BUCHANAN — A popular event is set to make its delicious return to downtown Buchanan this summer. Buchanan’s ...
News
Cassopolis woman injured when vehicle rear-ended in Penn Township
An 18-year-old Cassopolis women was injured when her vehicle was read-ended near the intersection of M-60 and Shore ...
Crime/Court
Indiana man gets time served for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Crown Point, Indiana man is being given the chance to address his drug addiction problem, ...
Local Government
Berrien County Treasurer helping taxpayers avoid foreclosure
ST. JOSEPH — In tough economic times, losing one’s home for nonpayment of back taxes can be a ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools to interview superintendent candidates March 12-13
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting ...
Business
‘A new opportunity’: Boxing gym with global reach relocates to Niles
NILES — A boxing gym owned by Golden Glove-winning boxers now calls Niles home. Clare Morris Ramirez and ...
Business
2nd & Main celebrates first anniversary with new specials, wine bar preview
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is celebrating its one year anniversary in style. 2nd & Main, ...
Community News
M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday
NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for Silver Creek Township break-in
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who broke into a number of area homes last year was sentenced to ...
Business
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank ...
Education
Cassopolis schools talk facility upgrades, student funding
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, February 26th. They received reports ...
Local Government
Edwardsburg votes down Elkhart Road Trail Development Project
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council reached a decision regarding the Elkhart Road Trail Development Project during its ...
Local Government
Public hearing date set for Dowagiac ambulance Special Assessment District proposal
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who cares about welding students these days?
Who cares about welding students these days? In short, I do. Southwestern Michigan College in Niles needs more ...
Education
Buchanan High School awarded $100,000 grant for CTE programs
BUCHANAN — A local school district’s career prep program will be receiving a significant boost with the help ...
Community News
LiveBuchanan announces downtown mural project
BUCHANAN — A project aimed at beautifying and enhancing downtown Buchanan is now underway. LiveBuchanan, in partnership with ...
