News
Village of Cassopolis voted winner of statewide Community Excellence Award
The Village of Cassopolis was voted the winner of the 2022 Community Excellence Award — the most prestigious ...
News
No injuries reported after house fire in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — No injuries were reported following a Saturday afternoon house fire, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Hidden Acres hosts Trunk or Treat, Fall Market
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Hidden Acres Safe Haven, 50582 Pleasant St., Dowagiac, hosted its annual Trunk or Treat ...
Crime/Court
MSP investigating suspicious Howard Township deaths
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Authorities have opened an investigation after two people were discovered deceased Sunday in Howard Township. ...
News
Cassopolis man dies in Belas Lake drowning accident
PENN TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Cassopolis man drowned in Belas Lake Saturday morning, according to the Cass County ...
Niles
WATCH: Niles’ Julian Means-Flewellen talks rivalry win over Dowagiac
ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team rolled to a 53-7 win over rival Dowagiac Friday and Julian ...
Community News
Local townships become first in state to adopt new building permit software
CASS COUNTY — The Townships of Silver Creek, Keeler, Pokagon, and Wayne are the first in the state ...
Birthdays
Niles resident celebrates 103rd birthday
NILES — Friends and family gathered Friday at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living, 1147 S. 3rd St., to ...
Community News
Niles, Dowagiac schools host “Socktober” donation drives
NILES — Niles High School will be facing off against rival Dowagiac in football tonight, but more than ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg woman gets jail time for possessing stolen vehicle
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg woman will spend the next year in jail after pleading guilty to possession of ...
Local Government
Curran named new Niles Charter Township Supervisor
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got a first look at proposed Silver Beach County Park improvements at ...
Business
New lease on life: Buchanan manufacturer purchases Leader Publications building
NILES — A local business owner will be “taking the lead” on developing one of the city’s historic ...
Business
Niles business owner honored at Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices event
DETROIT — A Niles resident was recognized for her business endeavors. Aiyenede Akhigbe of Niles, recently won third ...
Local Government
Buchanan City Commission candidates voice their opinions at forum
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commission candidates agreed more than disagreed at a League of Women Voters candidate forum ...
Education
‘We have a situation’: Dowagiac school board addresses bullying in district
DOWAGIAC — Bullying was the topic at hand during Monday’s Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education meeting at ...
Education
Brandywine teacher implements ‘flexible seating’ plan
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local teacher’s classroom has new feng shui that is fostering an improved learning ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate September Students of The Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Brandywine celebrates National Principals Month
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district celebrated its leadership. The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education ...
News
Howard Township vehicle crash injures two, causes residential fire
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Two local residents were injured Monday after a two-vehicle crash caused a residential fire in ...
Community News
National Weather Service: Accumulating snow possible tonight
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The first snow of the year could be on the way Monday night, according to ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan woman gets prison time for child abuse
NILES – A Buchanan woman is going to prison for abusing an eight-year-old girl in her care. Rachel ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses
DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Dowagiac Elks Lodge 889 last ...
News
One injured in Peavine Street crash Sunday night
Speed is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle crash that sent one to the hospital in ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation on drug, stolen property charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation on drug, stolen property and fleeing police charges. Anthony ...
News
WATCH: Edwardsburg coach Kevin Bartz talks 46-7 win over Chelsea
ST. JOSEPH — Following Edwardsburg’s 46-7 win over Chelsea Friday night, head coach Kevin Bartz spoke to media ...
