Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for Silver Creek Township break-in
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who broke into a number of area homes last year was sentenced to ...
Business
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank ...
Education
Cassopolis schools talk facility upgrades, student funding
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday, February 26th. They received reports ...
Local Government
Edwardsburg votes down Elkhart Road Trail Development Project
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council reached a decision regarding the Elkhart Road Trail Development Project during its ...
Local Government
Public hearing date set for Dowagiac ambulance Special Assessment District proposal
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who cares about welding students these days?
Who cares about welding students these days? In short, I do. Southwestern Michigan College in Niles needs more ...
Education
Buchanan High School awarded $100,000 grant for CTE programs
BUCHANAN — A local school district’s career prep program will be receiving a significant boost with the help ...
Community News
LiveBuchanan announces downtown mural project
BUCHANAN — A project aimed at beautifying and enhancing downtown Buchanan is now underway. LiveBuchanan, in partnership with ...
Local Government
Cass County unofficial primary election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Cass County for the Feb. 27 primary ...
Local Government
Berrien County unofficial primary election results
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County for the Feb. 27 primary ...
News
White Pigeon woman injured in two-vehicle Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A White Pigeon woman was injured in a two-vehicle Porter Township crash Tuesday afternoon, according ...
Business
New Schilling’s owner hopes to carry forward legacy in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its ...
Crime/Court
Area women sentenced on drunk driving charges
NILES — Two area women were sentenced for drunk driving offenses Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Savannah ...
Business
South Bend jazz club opens culture cafe
South Bend — Visitors to Merriman’s Playhouse will have likely noticed changes to the local home for live ...
Business
Fire destroys Marcellus business
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several ...
News
Rick Springfield returning to Silver Creek Event Center
From a working-class hero to rock-n-roll icon, Rick Springfield has done it all since breaking onto the music ...
Community News
Niles’ first Black police officer dies
NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. ...
Community News
‘Ronda Strong’: Legacy of Dowagiac community member honored with drum-a-thon fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Community members filled the gym at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning – rhythm sticks in ...
Crime/Court
Benton Harbor woman gets jail time for Niles Lowe’s theft
NILES — A Benton Harbor woman who took part in a theft last year from the Niles Lowe’s ...
Community News
Niles Township Hall renovation, expansion layout plan approved by board
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to ...
Community News
Niles moves forward with 3rd Street Home Repair Project
NILES — A key city corridor in need of improvements will soon receive attention as part of a ...
Business
Food for thought: Dowagiac seeks feedback for 2024 Music in The Park food lineup
DOWAGIAC — In recent years, Dowagiac’s annual summer concert series has moved to a new location, added a ...
Community News
Five Brandywine staff members nominated for Excellence in Education Awards
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Five staff members from a local school have been recognized for their support and ...
Local Government
Cass County forms law enforcement millage committee
CASSOPOLIS — With less than three months before ballot wording has to be submitted for the August election, ...
