Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for drug, domestic violence charges
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here on drug ...
Newsletter Edwardsburg
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $108,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
Community News
First United Methodist to host spring rummage sale March 15-16
DOWAGIAC — A local church is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year. First ...
Business
Bebop’s Plant Shop takes root in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — A new business has taken root in downtown Buchanan. Jessica Ortiz opened Bebop’s Plant Shop last ...
Community News
Cassopolis Middle School student wins county spelling bee
DOWAGIAC — A Cassopolis Middle School student took first place honors at the Cass County Spelling Bee last ...
News
Easter Eggstravaganza springs back into Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The Easter Bunny is making its return to Downtown Dowagiac. The 23rd annual Easter Eggstravaganza, hosted ...
Crime/Court
Jones man gets jail time for LaGrange Township thefts
CASSOPOLIS — A Jones man who took part in break ins and thefts last year was sentenced to ...
Education
Niles Community Schools responds to school bus incident
UPDATE: The district announced Monday, March 11 that First Student – its transportation company – has reported that ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis woman gets probation for assaulting woman with tire iron
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis woman convicted by a jury last fall of assaulting a rival with a tire ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for meth delivery
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man with a long criminal record is going back to prison after being sentenced ...
Education
‘Speaking Up With Women’ event honors Buchanan superintendent
BUCHANAN — A local superintendent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership and community service. The “Speaking Up ...
Education
Books for Bikes program underway at Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — St. Peters Masonic Lodge, in conjunction with Edwardsburg Eagle Lake School and the Circle Credit Union ...
Community News
Dowagiac Connected’s adult prom sells out again, raises nearly $5,000
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
News Main
Elkhart man dies in two-vehicle crash in Calvin Township
A 67-year-old Elkhart, Indiana man was killed when a vehicle struck a deer, which was propelled through the ...
Local Government
Effort to recall Vigansky submits signatures
ST. JOSEPH — The recall effort against Buchanan City Commissioner Dan Vigansky is moving forward with petitions containing ...
Community News
Dowagiac theater program to perform ‘Oliver!’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ musical ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Native American imagery in schools detrimental to students, perpetuates stereotypes
Dear Editor, As a prospective candidate seeking the nomination of the Natural Law Party for Michigan Board of ...
Business
Cassopolis farm awarded environmental, animal welfare certifications
CASSOPOLIS — The pigs and flock of laying hens at Willowbrook Farms are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved ...
Community News
Niles High School theater program to perform ‘Emma! A Pop Musical’
NILES — Students from Niles High School are preparing for their first musical performance of 2024. The schools’ ...
Community News
Cassopolis police officers donate to Helping Hands of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Officers from the Cassopolis Police Department collected $245 for Helping Hands of Cass County, Inc. in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Middle School student wins essay contest
DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac Middle School students have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & ...
Business
Zen Leaf Buchanan votes to unionize
BUCHANAN — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 announced today workers at Zen Leaf, a Buchanan ...
Community News
Niles student named 2024 Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production
NILES — A Niles student was recognized at the state level last week for his agricultural prowess. Drew ...
Business
Grief support center to host food truck fundraiser March 24 in downtown Niles
NILES — A Niles nonprofit offering community members a space to help process grief in their own way ...
Community News
South Bend dance studio creating entertainment, community in Michiana
SOUTH BEND — Sharon Sims and her business, Dance Society, are creating a unique form of entertainment and ...
