Education
‘Together we can stand’: Dowagiac school board calls for unity after superintendent evaluation decision
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union School Board has come to an agreement regarding the evaluation of Superintendent Jonathan ...
News
Single vehicle rollover on Marcellus Highway
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle rollover accident that occurred on Marcellus Highway east ...
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Dowagiac man who fled scene after crash that injured woman sentenced
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to a year in jail on a variety of charges in ...
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Niles woman killed in hit-and-run
NILES TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Sunday morning, according to the Berrien ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Cold case arrest: South Bend man arrested in 35-year-old murder of Roxanne Wood
NILES — A South Bend man has been arrested and charged with the open murder of Roxanne Leigh ...
Community News
Dowagiac artist channels cotton-picking roots in latest piece
In honor of Black History Month, Leader Publications is celebrating African American leaders in business, government, arts and ...
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Local nonprofit raising money to serve community
NILES — A Niles nonprofit organization is doing its best to support the increasing number of people in ...
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MSP Niles officer awarded Citation for Bravery
LANSING — A local law enforcement officer was recently honored for their act of bravery in the line ...
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PET OF THE WEEK: Murrie, of Save a Stray
Meet Murrie, a 6-year-old shepherd from Save a Stray. Murrie is a calm, loving dog that walks well ...
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‘A creative undertaking’: Local funeral home launches podcast, TikTok
NILES — A local funeral home has taken a creative approach to engage and inform the community about ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Days shy of the 35th anniversary, a suspect in Roxanne Leigh Wood’s murder has been arrested
NILES — Days before the 35th anniversary, an arrest has been made in the murder of Roxanne Leigh Wood, ...
Education
Dowagiac Middle School Honor Roll
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Middle School recently released its honor roll for its second semester. Students who achieved a ...
Community News
Dowagiac doubles downtown façade improvement incentives
DOWAGIAC — Downtown business owners will now receive more city reimbursement for improving the exterior of their buildings. ...
News
Berrien County Health Department updates mask guidance for public settings, schools
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department is shifting its COVID-19 guidance for indoor public settings, including ...
Business
Honor Credit Union to open new Buchanan member center in 2023
BUCHANAN — Officials at Honor Credit Union have announced plans to relocate to a new facility in downtown ...
Education
Lake Michigan College announces new free tuition program
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College announced Tuesday the creation of LMC Promise, a free tuition program for ...
Community News
Dowagiac family expresses concern about neighbor’s ‘drug house’
DOWAGIAC — One local woman and her family are fed up with their neighbors, and want the city ...
Giving
Niles family raising money for puppy needing surgery after hit by car
NILES — A local family whose puppy was hit by a car is seeking help from the community ...
News
Howard-Ellis to host 2022 Ava Zimmerman Memorial Blood Drive Feb. 17
NILES — Howard-Ellis Elementary School will be hosting the 2022 Ava Zimmerman Memorial Blood Drive from 11 a.m. ...
Education
SMC Clinic Day welcomes local high school bands
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s “Clinic Day” returned Feb. 11, with five area high school bands critiqued by ...
News
Hunter’s Rendezvous raises $14,000 for Youth Education Fund
DOWAGIAC — Local children will have more opportunities for outdoor adventures and experiences with animals thanks to a ...
Business
City council approves street pavement resurfacing program
NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles ...
Uncategorized
Buchanan nonprofit creates food pantry to feed community
Correction: In an earlier publication of this article, 1ARK’s food pantry was mistakenly referred to as a food ...
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House near downtown Dowagiac damaged in fire
DOWAGIAC – First responders worked together to extinguish a house fire downtown over the weekend. At 11:14 a.m. ...
Community News
New cleaning business set to offer professional, detailed services to Michiana
NILES — A new business aims to provide quality, detailed cleaning services to customers throughout the area. Maids ...
