Local Government
Lyons Health Center Building ownership transfers to City of Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution Monday authorizing the payoff of bonds on the Lyons ...
Crime/Court
Benton Harbor man gets prison time for drug possession, larceny
CASSOPOLIS — A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for attempting ...
News Main
LaGrange Township crash sends pair to hospital
Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Pokagon Highway and Dailey ...
Community News
Wording submitted for petition to recall Buchanan mayor
ST. JOSEPH — Wording has been submitted to the Berrien County Clerk’s Office to recall Buchanan Mayor Sean ...
Community News
Dowagiac church to host annual cookie walk, holiday décor fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — A local church group’s latest fundraising event will encourage community members to bring their Christmas spirit ...
Community News
Buchanan mayor issues letter to community
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has issued an open letter to the community addressing issues following his ...
Community News
Niles church to host Thanksgiving food basket giveaway Saturday
NILES — Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, is gearing up for its annual Thanksgiving Food ...
Berrien County
Local churches sever ties with United Methodist Church during ongoing split
NILES — 2023 will go down as a year of change for area Methodist churches. More than 60 ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
11 injured after Amtrak train strikes two vehicles in New Buffalo Township
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — 11 people were injured after an Amtrak train struck two vehicles Thursday evening at ...
Uncategorized
Dowagiac City Council greenlights 2024 Cass County PrideFest
DOWAGIAC — A new, inclusive event is coming to downtown Dowagiac next year. During its Monday meeting, the ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements
ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township ...
Business
‘A fantastic day for Cassopolis’: Hydro Cassopolis celebrates grand opening
CASSOPOLIS — A special ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate the completion of a global aluminum company’s state-of-the-art ...
Business
Leader Publications relocating to new downtown Niles location
NILES — Leader Publications is leaving the 217 N. 4th St. location it has known as home for ...
Community News
Council member’s status highlights Cassopolis Village Council meeting
CASSOPOLIS — An agenda item at Monday’s Cassopolis Village Council meeting raised questions regarding a council member’s eligibility ...
Uncategorized
Feed the Hungry campaign kicks off with police and fire escort, donation from Dowagiac Elks
DOWAGIAC — The 14th annual C. Wimberley’s Feed the Hungry collection campaign began with a bang. Feed the ...
Community News
Four Flags Antiques’ window displays a hit with community
NILES — A popular downtown Niles business’ latest project has the community buzzing with memories of Christmas’ past. ...
Business
Buchanan to host annual Bucktown Christmas Nov. 25
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan community is preparing for yuletide festivities later this month. The Buchanan Area Chamber of ...
Community News
Dowagiac hosts annual Christmas Open House
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac residents and visitors were greeted with picturesque weather Saturday to kick off the holiday season. ...
Community News
Buchanan mayor facing calls to resign following city manager’s suspension
BUCHANAN — There was a full house of residents wanting answers at Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting and ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Berrien County Sheriff’s Office seeking information regarding missing Cassopolis man
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Cassopolis ...
Education
Buchanan Middle School teachers named to Iconic Michigan Teacher Fellowship Project
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools announced Monday that Buchanan Middle School teachers Monica Luke (7th grade Social Studies) ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for theft, domestic violence
NILES — A Niles man accused of theft and domestic violence was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien ...
Community News
Berrien Counnty Commissioners discuss 2024 budget
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners spent the bulk of their meeting Thursday going over the proposed 2024 ...
Community News
Local singer-songwriter to perform in downtown Niles
NILES — Independent singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas packed the house this past weekend at Ignition Music Garage in Goshen. ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools hosts Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Friday to show its gratitude to local ...
