Vandalia News

A Valentine's Dance will be held at the Greater Niles Senior Center, 1109 Bell Road, Niles, on Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m. There is no charge and everyone is invited. via Niles Daily Star

Michiana's top culinary chefs and award-winning ice carvers return to Dowagiac for this Saturday's 12th annual Ice Time Festival of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce. via Dowagiac Daily News

OLIVET, Mich. o Ten Olivet College instrumental music students will perform in the Intercollegiate Honor Band at the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts on the Alma College campus, Saturday, ... via Battle Creek Enquirer

“Before I ask anyone for money”

Road Commission Engineeer-Manager Joe Bellina's presentation on two Jan. 15 millage requests is more educational than a hard sell. via Edwardsburg Argus

“Nothing ever gets done because of all the recalls”

Voters ousted Cassopolis village trustee Tim Swenor from his council seat in a recall Tuesday. via South Bend Tribune

A 21-year old Vandalia man who was addicted to methamphetamine and maintained a laboratory to make the drug near Paradise Lake in Calvin Township will spend at least 6-1/2 years behind prison bars. via Dowagiac Daily News

Ready for some fun at a Trick or Treat Mystery Trail? Ready for some fun are Dylan Danner, 1, of Union, in front, blue Care Bear outfit; Abigail Hartley, 1, of Cassopolis, pink Care Bear in stroller back left; ... via Edwardsburg Argus

As much as $3,000 may have been taken in an armed robbery Wednesday night at 9:15 of Seven Days Express Mart, 17925 State. via Niles Daily Star

“When a person has been bitten by a mad dog, great care should be taken to avoid talking about it.”

If it didn't kill you it could cure you. That seemed to be the motto for home remedies jotted in Edwin White's ledger when he was one of the storekeepers in thriving Williamsville in the late 19th century. via Cassopolis Vigilant