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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...
Bangor's civil war-era cannon shines again after meticulous restoration
BANGOR, Mich. — "This is really the cornerstone of our cemetery," Bangor Mayor Lynne Farmer said. After 127 years, a civil war-era Dahlgren cannon has been restored to its original condition in Bangor. Purchased by the Grand Army of the Republic Lincoln Post in 1864, the 15,875 pound H....
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.
Berrien County Health Department offering free dental screenings for kindergarteners
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. - The Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) is partnering with the Van Buren/Cass County District Health Department to offer preventative dental screenings for all kindergarteners. The screening is now required for all children before they start kindergarten as part of the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment law, signed...
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