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The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles

NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show for fans in the area. Ron Hamrick, a member of...

Business owner seeking successor so they can ‘stop and smell the roses’

NILES — East Main Gardens has been providing flower arrangements and the joy that comes along with them to Niles and the surrounding area...

Local volunteer creating community through music and more

NILES — The free Niles Summer Concert Series has been entertaining music fans and contributing to the community since 2018, but the roots...

Apothica Teas: Niles tea shop provides destination for events, community, and atmosphere

NILES — Since opening just a few years ago, Apothica Teas in downtown Niles has become a destination for more than tea, with unique...

Hanging with Niles Brewing Company: Local brewing company growing through events, food and brews

NILES — Niles Brewing Company has continued to grow through events, food and, of course, beer, since opening in 2020. Owners Brandon and...

Underground Laugh Lounge & The Study:Two venues to bring unique event, drinking experiences to Niles

NILES — The calendar pages continue to turn, bringing us closer to the debut of the new Underground Laugh Lounge comedy venue and The...

Distillery growing and keeping live music alive in Niles

NILES — Iron Shoe Distillery is the home of regular live music in Niles. Each Wednesday night, the restaurant and spirits-makers host a...

The Erly: Local band makes their stamp creating new sounds out of old

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In a local music scene that is rich and diverse in sound, The Erly is making a stamp with their own take on the...

Brandywine grad pens first children’s book

NILES — Local writer Stephanie J. Salisbury is working to bring her first children’s book to life. “Boz the Bee” tells the tale of the...

SPACESHIPS releases new album

SOUTH BEND — South Bend musicians Spaceships are set to release their latest album on Friday, March 24th. “Ruins”, the band’s fourth...

Guitarist Charlie Ballantine returns to South Bend March 2

SOUTH BEND — Guitarist and composer Charlie Ballantine returns to Merriman’s Playhouse in South Bend on Thursday, March 2nd. Though the...

Area restaurant, venue keeping the nightlife alive

SOUTH BEND — LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern in downtown South Bend just wrapped up a successful tiki-themed takeover and are looking ahead to...

Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali

DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, in the form of owning a...

South Bend band releases new album

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