Local Government
County commissioners discuss improving juvenile justice services
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update on juvenile justice efforts in the county at their ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman gets probation for hit-and-run
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman who left the scene of a hit and run accident was sentenced to ...
Buchanan
15th annual Chili Walk draws hundreds to Buchanan
BUCHANAN — Hundreds flocked to the Buchanan Chili Walk cook-off Thursday evening to sample from 23 varieties of ...
Community News
Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘Let Him Sleep ‘Till It’s Time for His Funeral’
BUCHANAN — The Tin Shop Theatre is gearing up for its next production, one in which it hopes ...
Education
Edwardsburg Public Schools narrows superintendent search to three candidates
EDWARDSBURG — After a full evening of interviews, Edwardsburg Public Schools narrowed its superintendent search to three individuals. ...
Business
Match on Main grants awarded to local businesses
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A pair of local businesses have been named recipients of a statewide grant program supporting ...
Community News
Keith McKenzie retires from SMC Board of Trustees
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Trustees April 12 accepted with regret the retirement of Keith H. McKenzie, the ...
Community News
Cass County Blight Elimination Program to demolish eight structures in first round of funding
CASS COUNTY — At the center of an idyllic residential neighborhood in Cassopolis, melted blue siding hangs from ...
Crime/Court
Niles man charged with murder in downtown South Bend shooting
SOUTH BEND — A Niles man has been arrested and charged in connection with a homicide on Easter ...
Business
Construction begins on Dunkin’/Baskin Robbins in Niles
NILES — A hotly anticipated restaurant chain will soon be providing the Niles community with tasty drinks and ...
Education
YMCA’s Weber appointed to LMC’s Board of Trustees
BENTON HARBOR — Mark D. Weber has been appointed to Lake Michigan College’s Board of Trustees. He was ...
Community News
Cassopolis councilmember’s attempt to remove lake board member fails
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis Village Council member’s motion to remove and replace a member of the lake board ...
Community News
Football star Caleb Murphy recognized by City of Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac celebrated the achievements of former Chieftains standout and current NFL prospect Caleb ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets prison time on drug, weapons charges
NILES — A South Bend man is going to prison after being arrested with drugs and a weapon ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: NFL prospect Caleb Murphy visits Justus Gage Elementary
DOWAGIAC — Excitement was in the air Monday afternoon at Justus Gage Elementary as students had a chance ...
Crime/Court
Niles main gets probation, jail time for assault
NILES — A Niles man accused of assault was sentenced to probation and jail. Joseph Lewis, 61, of ...
News
Mount Calvary Baptist Church to host Feeding America mobile food pantry
NILES — A local church is teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to help feed the community. ...
Community News
Mt. Cavalry Baptist hosts inaurgural Resurrection 5K Walk
NILES — A crisp spring morning along the St. Joseph River proved to be the perfect setting for ...
Business
Firehouse Subs opens in Niles
NILES — A popular restaurant chain has opened its doors in the Niles community. Firehouse Subs, 930 S. ...
Business
Former Detroit Lions players, Primitiv owners to headline Niles Chamber Luncheon
NILES — Famously known as “Megatron,” Calvin Johnson Jr. and his Primitiv co-founder and former Detroit Lions teammate, ...
Community News
Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Sylvia’ production
DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its next production. The company will be presenting ...
News
Dowagiac resident, South Bend teen injured in two-vehicle Volinia Township crash
VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A 73 year-old Dowagiac resident and a South Bend teen were hospitalized Friday afternoon following ...
Community News
County commissioners talk taxes, millage rates
ST. JOSEPH — Taxes and finances were on the minds of Berrien County Commissioners at their weekly meeting ...
Business
Community weighs in on Ontwa Township development proposal
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — People in Ontwa Township and Edwardsburg are voicing their concerns about a potential new development ...
Crime/Court
Authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspect
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification ...
