DEVELOPING NEWS
Search continues for missing Cassopolis man
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP— The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office continues its efforts to locate Kelly Lee Gravit, a 49-year-old white ...
Community News
Rural roads are disproportionately deadly, new study finds
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural roads are beautiful, but they’re hiding a deadly secret – nearly half of all ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate October Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Local Christmas tree farms open for business
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community ...
Community News
Former Riverfront Optimist Club President ready for next chapter
NILES — Josh Sitarz strives to look on the bright side. That mindset served him well as the ...
Business
Local nonprofits to team up for holiday donation event
NILES — A new event is coming to Niles just in time for the holiday giving season. Sharing ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council hosts November meeting
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 at Edwardsburg ...
Local Government
Judge Bealor re-appointed as Chief Judge of Cass County Courts
CASSOPOLIS — The Michigan Supreme Court reappointed Cass County Probate Court Judge Carol Montavon Bealor Wednesday, Nov. 15 ...
Education
Buchanan teacher to present at American Geophysical Union Conference
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools recently announced that Buchanan High School Science Teacher Melissa Frost has been invited ...
Community News
Dowagiac teen earns Eagle Scout rank
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac resident recently earned Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor. Abraham Guernsey joined his older ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on domestic violence charges. John ...
Business
Extended Hours Holiday Shopping Event returns to downtown Dowagiac Dec. 7
DOWAGIAC — Jolly ‘Ole St. Nick, strolling musicians and holiday wreath making will be featured in downtown Dowagiac ...
Community News
Buchanan mayor releases statement on decision to suspend city manager
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recall filed against him ...
Community News
Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation
NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a ...
Business
Pokagon Band donates 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes
NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos announced today a donation of ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for carrying concealed weapon
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on weapon charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...
Community News
New dog park opens in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — More than a dozen of man’s best friends were unleashed Saturday morning as a new component ...
Community News
Savage Bean hosts fundraiser for Cassopolis student performing at Carnegie Hall
CASSOPOLIS — Community members and local businesses came together at Savage Bean Coffee Co. Friday to help support ...
Business
Couple to transform downtown Niles building into hair salon, restaurant space
NILES — A local couple is giving a once-vacant building a new lease on life. David and Jen ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder sentenced on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on ...
Cass County
Colon man injured when car strikes tree, catches fire
A Colon man was injured when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree at the ...
Community News
Elkhart man sentenced for attempted Edwardsburg break-in
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Circuit Judge Mark Herman told former Edwardsburg resident Brandon Patrick Carpenter, that he should ...
Community News
Helping Hands of Cass County awarded grant to fight food insecurity
CASSOPOLIS — Helping Hands of Cass County was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to fight food insecurity in ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Lions Club announces 58th annual Christmas tree sale
EDWARDSBURG — A local organization is celebrating nearly 60 years of providing Christmas trees to the community. The ...
Business
Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Niles Nov. 25
NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles next Saturday. The Niles City Council ...
