Education
Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts
NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...
Community News
Buchanan moves forward with park improvement projects
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners gave the go ahead Monday for the city to apply for state grants ...
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...
Crime/Court
Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...
Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for assaulting child
NILES — A Niles woman who hit her daughter with a wooden spoon was sentenced Monday to probation. ...
Community News
Cass County Commissioners talk law enforcement funding, courthouse renovation
CASSOPOLIS – Law enforcement funding was again a big topic at the Cass County Commissioners’ Committee of the ...
Crime/Court
Marcellus teen gets probation for abuse
CASSOPOLIS – An area teen who abused young girls over a number of years was sentenced to probation ...
Community News
WATCH: Dowagiac schools tabs Blomgren as new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac has its new superintendent. When the dust settled, St. Joseph High School Principal and former ...
Community News
Niles couple pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud charges
LANSING — A Niles couple charged with several felony counts of Medicaid fraud through their counseling practice pled ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles
NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, ...
Local Government
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and ...
Business
SMC hosts annual career fair
DOWAGIAC — One local school was buzzing with career opportunities this week. Southwestern Michigan College hosted its inaugural ...
Community News
Cassopolis High hosts Drive Your Tractor To School Day
CASSOPOLIS — 145,000 pounds of iron and more than 1,400 horsepower was on display Thursday morning at Cassopolis ...
Community News
The search is over: Dowagiac Union Schools names new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new superintendent is a familiar face in the community. The DUS Board of ...
Business
Potawatomi Zoo opens for the season March 29
SOUTH BEND — A popular area attraction will make its return next week. The Potawatomi Zoo opens for ...
Community News
Edwardsburg stakeholders talk strategic planning, zero mill bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools continues to move forward with its strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate February Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles
NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. ...
Community News
Edwardsburg approves Elkhart Road Path right-of-way
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, greeted by a larger ...
Business
WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in ...
Community News
Cassopolis Public Schools celebrates student teams’ success
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Public School Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 18. Superintendent Dr. ...
Crime/Court
Galien man gets jail time on multiple charges
NILES — A Galien man was sentenced to probation and jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after ...
Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as ...
