Giving
Lighthouse Chorus to host fundraiser to fight hunger in southwest Michigan
NILES — The Michiana Metro Lighthouse Chorus will host its annual Food Bank Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, ...
Community News
Dowagiac native to speak about Dominican Republic montessori school
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native is coming home next week to share the latest updates on a school ...
Lifestyles
Berrien County Health Department recognizes Sexual Health Awareness Month, highlights health services
BENTON HARBOR — In recognition of Sexual Health Awareness Month, the Berrien County Health Department is reminding community ...
Crime/Court
Berrien Springs man gets prison time for sexually assaulting four girls
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, the headline incorrectly stated that Sheppler was sentenced to probation ...
News
WATCH: Niles football rolls Three Rivers in home win
NILES — The Niles football team took care of business Friday night against visiting Three Rivers. The host ...
Crime/Court
Niles teen gets probation for sexually assaulting minor
NILES — It was an emotional morning Friday as a Niles teen was sentenced on criminal sexual conduct ...
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge, The Study open in downtown Niles
NILES — A historic Niles building has a new lease on life as an entertainment venue filled with ...
Community News
MGLE hosts public hearing on Indeck air emissions request
NILES — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s virtual public hearing and information session Wednesday ...
Business
Second annual Cars and Coffee car show returns to Cassopolis Sept. 16
DOWAGIAC — Cars of all makes and models will descend upon downtown Cassopolis next week. Savage Bean Coffeehouse ...
Community News
Niles woman celebrates 75 years with Eastern Star
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A Niles resident was recognized for her decades of membership and dedication to an ...
News
Indiana resident injured in Dailey Road accident
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Dailey Road and Pokagon Highway sent an Elkhart, Indiana man to ...
Business
Niles Scream Park opens Friday for 50th season
NILES — One of Niles’ most popular fall attractions is celebrating five decades of fun and fear this ...
Education
Brandywine Community Schools ready for new school year
NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2023-2024 school ...
Community News
Niles Charter Township pursues early voting agreement with Berrien County
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees is gearing up for the changes being ...
Community News
LMC to host more than 60 colleges, universities at College Night
BENTON HARBOR — Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities are scheduled to participate in Lake Michigan ...
Crime/Court
Brewer arraignment pushed back
DOWAGIAC — The arraignment for former Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education President Brent Brewer has been rescheduled ...
Births
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Brown
Justa Scott and Thomas Brown are the parents of a daughter, Jianna Brown, born at 7:12 a.m. Sept. ...
Community News
Annual Black Family Celebration returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Walter Ward Park was the place to be Saturday as the annual Black Family Celebration returned ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Pokagon Band hosts annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday ...
News
Elkhart man goes to hospital after striking pickup in Porter Township
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office investigated a personal injury accident at the intersection of M-40 and Withers Street ...
Breaking News
Illinois 3-year-old drowns in Indian Lake
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that it responded to a fatal drowning on Indian Lake in ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for firing gun in road rage incident
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who fired a gun at others after a road rage incident was sentenced ...
Community News
Ferry Street Resource Center returns to neighborhood
NILES — A local nonprofit that lost its home when the historic Ferry Street School was destroyed in ...
News
Murphy sees hard work pay off with Titans roster spot
NASHVILLE — Caleb Murphy told reporters that he did not know what to expect when Tennessee Titans General ...
News
Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 6:42 to 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 in Dowagiac. A ...
