Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners choose committee members
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners started the 2024 year with a brief organizational meeting Thursday morning. Commissioners ...
Crime/Court
Three Rivers man gets prison time for criminal sexual conduct
CASSOPOLIS — A Three Rivers man with two previous criminal sexual conduct convictions was sentenced to prison for ...
Community News
Cassopolis nonprofit to host annual MLK Day celebration
CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit organization is gearing up to host its annual events celebrating the life and ...
Education
Dowagiac elementary school raises $1,000 for Hidden Acres
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to give back to the community. Students at ...
Business
Mimi’s Tailoring Dress Store ready for new year
NILES — A new Niles business is ready to offer high-quality clothing and tailoring services to the community. ...
Community News
Flavortown champ: Sister Lakes chef wins Food Network’s ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’
FLAVORTOWN — A Sister Lakes chef conquered “Flavortown” Wednesday night. Sister Lakes Brewing Co. Executive Chef Justin Paruskiewicz ...
Education
SMC announces fall 2023 honor rolls
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 44 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students ...
News
Guest column: An interview with an American rabbi
By Brenda Beadenkopf Guest Columnist, Niles resident I recently sought to find the background and history of the ...
Lifestyles
PET OF THE WEEK: Jangle
Meet Jangle, a 1 to 3-year-old old Shepherd mix with Berrien County Animal Control. Volunteers said his playful, ...
Community News
Dowagiac city manager looks back on 2023, ahead to 2024
DOWAGIAC — With 2023 officially in the books, Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson was proud of what the ...
Community News
Dowagiac Fire Department awarded grant for new equipment
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department was recently awarded a Michigan Fire Equipment Grant to purchase new turnout ...
Crime/Court
Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court
NILES — Three area residents were sentenced Thursday in Berrien County Trial Court. Paul Ryan Eager, 47, of ...
Community News
Area musician releases new album
BERRIEN COUNTY — Matt Lenny started his journey in music and in life in Connecticut, making numerous stops ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets probation, jail for pulling gun at Niles Township Wal-Mart
NILES — A South Bend man who got into a fight with two people at the Niles Wal-Mart ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Manager looks back on 2023, ahead to 2024
CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis Village Manager Emilie LaGrow looks back on the ending year as an exciting one, full ...
Business
Souldier announces merchandise partnership with Notre Dame
NILES — A local lifestyle brand is partnering with the University of Notre Dame to produce a new ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for setting apartment building on fire
NILES — A Niles man who tried to burn down a local apartment building three years ago was ...
Newsletter Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Niles road conditions
If you read the 52-page MDOT US12/M51 study – December 2019 done on this project, a few things ...
Community News
The Bergamot perform annual holiday show
THREE OAKS — The Bergamot have been living their busiest year, touring both their music and their documentary, ...
Community News
Berrien County Commissioners conduct final 2023 meeting
ST. JOSEPH – The Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ final meeting of 2023 featured action on a number ...
Business
Edwardsburg Villlage President reflects on 2023, looks ahead to 2024
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Village President Dennis Peak is proud of the success of the village this year and ...
News
Sturgis man rolls vehicle in Porter Township
A 22-year-old Sturgis resident was injured when he lost control of his vehicle and rolled over on Birch ...
News Main
Brandywine girls basketball ring the bell for the Salvation Army
Once again the Brandywine girls basketball team is giving back to its community.
News
Salvation Army helps Berrien, Cass families with Christmas assistance
The Salvation Army of Niles served about 300 families in Southeast Berrien and Cass counties with Christmas assistance ...
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate November Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
