Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — Jennifer L. Wilhite, 46, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was sentenced to ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac’s Murphy signs UDFA deal with Tennessee Titans
DOWAGIAC — Caleb Murphy is officially a pro. The former Dowagiac and Ferris State standout has signed an ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ to improve Buchanan schools
The Buchanan Community Schools bond proposal has given me an opportunity to dive into a matter of great ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman was sentenced for possession of methamphetamines. Julie Anne Luce, 44, of Elkhart, pleaded ...
Education
Teachers Remain a Driving Force for the Next Generation
A thriving school system is one of the essential components of a strong community and the backbone of ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: P.D. Beckwith, Round Oak and The Industrial Revolution
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Business
CARMI Design Group relocates to downtown Niles
Niles — CARMI Design Group team members were joined by clients, family, friends and Greater Niles Chamber of ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg man gets prison time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man with a history of drug use was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Manager honored by Municipal League
CASSOPOLIS — A local municipal manager was recently recognized by the Michigan Municipal League for their leadership. Cassopolis ...
Education
Dowagiac Area History Museum to continue Spring Lecture Series next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Spring Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. ...
Business
A touch of Texas: Dowagiac native to open new boutique in downtown Niles
NILES — A new clothing store is bringing a touch of Texas to southwest Michigan. Dani Morgan’s Boutique, ...
Business
Niles Brewing Co. hosts local author Q&A
NILES — Katherine Higgs-Coulthard has always had a passion for writing. From writing on the limb of a ...
Community News
Niles appoints new school board member
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. The school board voted ...
Education
Dowagiac’s 2023 valedictorians, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Six Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members ...
Business
Vickers Theatre enters next act under new ownership
THREE OAKS — Patrons to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks may have noticed some changes to the venue ...
News
Buchanan attorney charged with 14 counts of sex crimes
NILES — Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher was arraigned Tuesday in Berrien County Trial Court on 14 charges relating ...
Lifestyles
River Bend Film Festival celebrates 23 years
GOSHEN — The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran ...
Community News
MDOT announces permanent closure of Niles-Buchanan loop ramps to US-31
NILES — Access to a major interchange will be closed permanently this week, according to the Michigan Department ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for bringing contraband into jail
NILES — A Niles woman who brought drugs into the Berrien County Jail last fall was sentenced to ...
Community News
‘It’s frustrating’: Niles residents speak out about noise at power plant
NILES — Howard Township residents who live near the new Indeck Power Plant came to the Niles City ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time on weapons charges
NILES — A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to prison on gun-related charges. Ernesto ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber to host national BBQ festival, competition
DOWAGIAC — This year, Dowagiac’s annual summer festival will have a new flavor. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man received prison time Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for fleeing police last ...
Community News
Buchanan commissioners narrow search for City Manager
BUCHANAN — A familiar name is among the three finalists for the Buchanan city manager job. Former Niles ...
Community News
Pokagon Band to host fundraiser for students competing in 2023 North American Indigenous Games
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians recently announce a fundraising event to support Pokagon Youth and ...
