Community News
Niles city council votes against purchase of electric pickup trucks
NILES — Electric vehicles were the topic at hand during Monday’s Niles City Council meeting. The council voted ...
Local Government
Niles DDA calls Small Business Saturday a success
NILES — Cold yet sunny weather proved to be a winning combination for Small Business Saturday, which took ...
Community News
Buchanan District Library to hold annual ‘Not-so-Silent Night at the Library’ event
BUCHANAN — There will be no shushing at the Buchanan District Library on the evening of December 10, ...
Community News
Niles City Council welcomes new members
NILES — The Niles City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks. Tim Rogers and Michael Thompson ...
Community News
Berrien County to step up speeding enforcement amid rise in fatal crashes
BERRIEN COUNTY — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago, law enforcement agencies across Michigan ...
Business
Forging ahead: Design finalized for new outdoor hub space in downtown Niles
NILES — The design phase of the new outdoor hub space in downtown Niles has been completed, thanks ...
Local Government
Coronavirus recovery funds result in nearly $2 million in county road construction
CASS COUNTY — As countless people traveled from across the country to see the stars at Lawless Park ...
Community News
Housing advisor available weekly to offer free counseling to Cass County residents
CASSOPOLIS — Late last Thursday morning, a group of people sat around a computer in the Cass County ...
Community News
Commissioners discuss county trail master plan
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got their first look at a new county trail master plan at ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves website redesign
NILES — The City of Niles website will soon be getting a new look. During the Niles City ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Council bids farewell to outgoing member
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council welcomed new arrivals and said farewell to others at their most recent ...
Crime/Court
Berrien Springs man gets prison time for gas station shooting
NILES — A Berrien Springs man who shot up a downtown Berrien Springs gas station in June is ...
Local Government
Berrien County commissioners discuss staffing, budget
ST. JOSEPH — Filling vacancies in county government continues to be a major issue for Berrien County Commissioners. ...
Local Government
ELECTION 2022: Rep. Brad Paquette wins re-election in 37th congressional district
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — State Rep. Brad Paquette, a Niles Republican, defeated Dowagiac Democrat Naomi Ludman to win re-election. ...
Local Government
ELECTION 2022: Niles Township marijuana proposal fails; Township police millage passes
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Voters turned down a proposal that would have allowed marijuana establishments to set up ...
Community News
ELECTION 2022: Berrien County school board races
BERRIEN COUNTY — Local school board election results continue to trickle in Tuesday night. Listed below are the ...
Community News
Benson: Election Day voting safe, secure and smooth
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said at a Detroit press conference this evening that voting was safe, secure and ...
Community News
Cass County Animal Control over capacity, seeking donations at Christmas with the Animals event
CASSOPOLIS — As Cass County residents make their lists and check them twice, Cass County Animal Control is ...
Community News
Cass County Adoption Day to take place Nov. 22
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Adoption Day, now in its 20th year, has become a tradition for many Michigan ...
Community News
Local high schoolers volunteer to staff election voting precincts
CASS COUNTY — As voters across Cass County head to the polls today, many will be greeted by ...
Local Government
Niles Charter Township Supervisor resigns after 21 days
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s Supervisor is stepping down 21 days after taking the role. The ...
Local Government
Cassopolis receives $300,000 grant for home energy efficiency
CASSOPOLIS — The Michigan State Housing Development Authority recently awarded the Village of Cassopolis a grant totaling $300,000 ...
Local Government
Cass County accepting applications for Road Commissioner
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates for an appointment to the Cass ...
Community News
Berrien County Commissioners talk trail projects
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners are setting down the ground rules for future trail projects in the ...
Community News
‘It feels great’: Cass County officials excited about Historic Courthouse renovation project
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Historic Courthouse has faithfully watched over the Village of Cassopolis for 123 years. ...
