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, ...
Community News
Lee aims to make difference as member of Cassopolis school board
CASSOPOLIS — William G. Lee Jr. is setting out to contribute to the community that raised him, starting ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate January Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Tyler won’t seek re-election as Berrien County Clerk
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the ...
Business
Goddess of the Moon Leatherworks introduces Bracelet Bar
BUCHANAN — A Buchanan business is set to offer a space that aims to add a touch of ...
Community News
Cassopolis Public Schools to form ‘capital needs’ committee
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Public Schools is setting out toward a new vision for maintaining its facilities, one largely ...
Community News
Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament
GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition. Robo Tech ...
Education
Cassopolis alumna named to Dean’s List at Northern Michigan University
MARQUETTE — Grace Strukel was named to the dean’s list at Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan ...
Community News
Organizations commemorate 1781 February Raid in Niles ceremony
NILES — A special ceremony was held Saturday to commemorate an American Revolutionary War event that led to ...
Community News
Cass County Public Transportation to offer free election rides
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Public Transportation has announced a new plan to provide Cass County residents free rides ...
Education
Niles Community Schools Superintendent to step down in 2025
NILES — Niles Community Schools announced at last night’s Board of Education meeting that after nine years of ...
Crime/Court
Wanted Indiana man arrested in Berrien County following multi-county chase
CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP — An Indiana man who crashed a vehicle after leading police on a chase throughout Berrien ...
Local Government
Early in-person voting begins in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan voters now have the right to cast a ballot early and in person at ...
Business
Shelton’s Jimbo Shelton wins Pat Moody Award
NILES — A local businessman has been recognized for his decades of success and service in the community. ...
News
Woman injured in single-vehicle Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A woman was injured Saturday when a falling tree struck the vehicle she was riding ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets time served for vehicle theft
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man sentenced to prison earlier this week in Berrien County Trial Court was sentenced ...
Community News
Cass County discusses potential law enforcement millage
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are taking the first steps toward putting a law enforcement millage on the ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who is awaiting sentencing on charges in Berrien County was sentenced to jail ...
