Community News
Niles, Brandywine team up for charity basketball game
NILES — Staff and students from Brandywine and Niles High Schools took to the basketball court Tuesday evening ...
Breaking News:
Cass County Sheriff Rick Behnke won’t seek re-election
Community News
Ambulance special assessment district progress continues in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after ...
Business
Niles discusses closing downtown street for outdoor hub
NILES — Niles’ pursuit of an outdoor hub was the hot topic at Monday’s Committee of The Whole ...
Community News
Dowagiac Union High announces Class of 2024 Top 10
DOWAGIAC — The administration and staff at Dowagiac Union High School are proud to announce the Top Ten ...
Education
Dowagiac Union High hosts annual Career Fair
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was buzzing with career opportunities Wednesday. The school hosted its third career ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts
NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations ...
Education
Brandywine school board honors winter sports standouts
NILES — Brandywine’s state championship runs the last few weeks overshadowed Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Board ...
Community News
Buchanan moves forward with park improvement projects
BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners gave the go ahead Monday for the city to apply for state grants ...
Business
Pledge to Plunge event raises $21,700 for River Essence Group projects
NILES — Local community members braved the icy waters of a dunk tank for a cause Sunday afternoon. ...
Crime/Court
Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for home invasion
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home. Justin ...
Business
2nd & Main to open commissary kitchen for budding businesses
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business is expanding to better accommodate its growing needs while providing other ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for assaulting child
NILES — A Niles woman who hit her daughter with a wooden spoon was sentenced Monday to probation. ...
Community News
Cass County Commissioners talk law enforcement funding, courthouse renovation
CASSOPOLIS – Law enforcement funding was again a big topic at the Cass County Commissioners’ Committee of the ...
Crime/Court
Marcellus teen gets probation for abuse
CASSOPOLIS – An area teen who abused young girls over a number of years was sentenced to probation ...
Community News
WATCH: Dowagiac schools tabs Blomgren as new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac has its new superintendent. When the dust settled, St. Joseph High School Principal and former ...
Community News
Niles couple pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud charges
LANSING — A Niles couple charged with several felony counts of Medicaid fraud through their counseling practice pled ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Developing: National Standard closes after 117 years in Niles
NILES — A manufacturer that has called Niles home for 117 years is closing its doors. National Standard, ...
Local Government
Berrien County honors Buchanan’s Schuhknecht
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took time out of their schedule Thursday to honor Buchanan native and ...
Business
SMC hosts annual career fair
DOWAGIAC — One local school was buzzing with career opportunities this week. Southwestern Michigan College hosted its inaugural ...
Community News
Cassopolis High hosts Drive Your Tractor To School Day
CASSOPOLIS — 145,000 pounds of iron and more than 1,400 horsepower was on display Thursday morning at Cassopolis ...
Community News
The search is over: Dowagiac Union Schools names new superintendent
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new superintendent is a familiar face in the community. The DUS Board of ...
Business
Potawatomi Zoo opens for the season March 29
SOUTH BEND — A popular area attraction will make its return next week. The Potawatomi Zoo opens for ...
Community News
Edwardsburg stakeholders talk strategic planning, zero mill bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools continues to move forward with its strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate February Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
