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Dowagiac, chamber announce Walking Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A pair of local entities have teamed up to offer community members a way to stay active and connected this summer while exploring what the area has to offer. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce and City of Dowagiac recently announced the Dowagiac Walking Challenge. The free challenge consists of completing nine designated walks […] The post Dowagiac, chamber announce Walking Challenge appeared first on Leader Publications.
Road work curbs customers in Niles
NILES, Mich.-- If you're heading to the Bluegrass Festival or anywhere else in Niles this weekend, beware of traffic trouble, as major construction is underway along M-51, also known as South 11th Street. The five-lane road is reduced to only one lane going North for roughly another four weeks. Going...
West Michigan's beloved 5 Mile and Sunset Drive-In theaters up for sale
HARTFORD, Mich. — Two West Michigan staples are shutting down. The Sunset Drive-In movie theatre in Hartford, and its sister theater 5 Mile Drive-In in Dowagiac, are both permanently closed and up for sale. The theatre's owners posted to Facebook and their website, citing that the closures are due...
New Dowagiac fire station features symbolic community support beam
DOWAGIAC, Mich. (WSBT) — Dowagiac residents had the opportunity to leave their mark on history. Dowagiac firefighters held an open house Friday for their new fire station. Community members had a chance to sign an exposed beam that will be displayed on the hose tower in the completed station.
Niles Bluegrass Festival returns for its 21st year
NILES, Mich. (WSBT) — The Niles Bluegrass festival returns to Riverfront Park in Niles for a long weekend of music, rides, and food!. Fair food, rides, music and more will be on full display throughout the weekend. Organizers say this Thursday to Sunday event gives people a chance to...
Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival
NILES — A group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an annual event to promote education and community betterment. The Niles Juneteenth Festival, now in its fourth year, will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at Plym Park, 401 Marmont St. Co-founded by Ylonda Scott, CEO of Sheboss Oasis Business […] The post Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival appeared first on Leader Publications.
Award-winning strategic plan takes shape in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — Three years ago, the City of Buchanan, in partnership with Andrews University School of Architecture and Design, published the national award-winning strategic plan, “A Vision for Buchanan.” This document focused on revitalizing downtown, the Northside Neighborhood, and the riverfront. Today, Buchanan is witnessing these pages of the publication come to life through a […] The post Award-winning strategic plan takes shape in Buchanan appeared first on Leader Publications.
A DAY TO REMEMBER AMERICA’S HEROES
Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout the area to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. A line of thunderstorms forced the cancellation of Sunday, May 26, parades in Bridgman and New Troy, but Memorial Day ceremonies were held inside the local American Legion Posts. Ceremonies commemorating...
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