Crime/Court
Benton Harbor man gets prison time for sexual assault, fleeing police
NILES — A Benton Harbor man who assaulted a woman, crashed into another car and fled police in ...
Crime/Court
Court of Appeals: Judge erred when sentencing man for shooting MSP trooper
NILES — The Niles man in prison for shooting a Michigan State Police trooper two and a half ...
Community News
Berrien County Commmissioners talk short term rentals, Palisades plant
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took action on a number of items including the purchase of new ...
Crime/Court
LaPorte woman sentenced for false carjacking report
NILES — A LaPorte woman who falsely accused a man of stealing a car in Galien was sentenced ...
Crime/Court
Niles man who tried to choke wife gets jail, probation
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail and probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for ...
Community News
US-12/M-51 bridge demolition in Niles starts Thursday
NILES — The demolition of the US-12 bridges over M-51 is set to take place this week, according ...
Community News
Berrien County Health Department launches underage vaping campaign
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department’s substance use disorder prevention team is raising awareness of the ...
Crime/Court
Undocumented immigrant sentenced for DWI, resisting police
NILES — A former Mexican resident in the United States illegally could be deported soon. In the meantime, ...
Community News
Souldier Goods flagship store, Groove School open in downtown Niles
NILES — Last week was a busy one for Jen Tabor. Tabor, owner of internationally renowned lifestyle brand, ...
Community News
Southwest Michigan launches new, year-round Trails Challenge
ST. JOSEPH — Whether it’s a New Year resolution to get more exercise in 2024 or a passion ...
Community News
Area musician releases new album
BERRIEN COUNTY — Matt Lenny started his journey in music and in life in Connecticut, making numerous stops ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets probation, jail for pulling gun at Niles Township Wal-Mart
NILES — A South Bend man who got into a fight with two people at the Niles Wal-Mart ...
Community News
The Bergamot perform annual holiday show
THREE OAKS — The Bergamot have been living their busiest year, touring both their music and their documentary, ...
Community News
Berrien County Commissioners conduct final 2023 meeting
ST. JOSEPH – The Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ final meeting of 2023 featured action on a number ...
Community News
Berrien Community Foundation youth serve Emergency Shelter clients for the holidays
BENTON HARBOR — Berrien Community Foundation’s Teens Exhibiting Able Minds is helping keep people facing homelessness warm and ...
Business
Pokagon Band donates 1,000 food boxes to those in need
SOUTH BEND — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced Tuesday a donation of ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for obstructing police
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Taylor Lee Fox, ...
Business
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber announces 2024 Business Recognition Award nominees
ST. JOSEPH — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber recently announced the nominees for its annual chamber awards to ...
Community News
New 40-acre nature preserve to open in Niles Charter Township
CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A new outdoor space is on the way for area residents to enjoy. Chikaming Open ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for Niles Township home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on home invasion ...
Business
OutCenter announces 2024 PrideFest events
BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter’s annual PrideFest is going on tour next year. PrideFest is a community celebration of ...
Community News
Berrien County Commissioners honor retiring Sheriff Bailey
ST. JOSEPH – There was a passing of the torch at Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
Business
Four Winds team members raise $15,000 for Berrien County Suicide Prevention
NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casino announced Tuesday that Four Winds team members ...
News
Man steals Mishawaka Police patrol car, crashes it in Howard Township
The Cass County, St. Joseph County (Indiana) and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Mishawaka Police Department ...
Berrien County
Berrien County Health Department recognizes World AIDS Day
BERRIEN COUNTY — In recognition of World AIDS Day, the Berrien County Health Department reminds community members of ...
