Local Government
Niles Bluegrass Festival gets city approval, but not without debate
NILES — A longstanding festival with roots going back 15 years was a source of contention Monday night, ...
Giving
Volunteer of the Week: Brenda Engel, Wesley United Methodist Church
Brenda Engel, of Niles, is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the director of Evy’s Closet. ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Interact club creates gift boxes for local Marines
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the generosity of a community thousands of miles away, a group of U.S. Marines ...
Dowagiac
Residents to vote on renewal of funding millage next spring
DOWAGIAC — Local taxpayers will decide early next year whether or not to keep a major portion of ...
Berrien County
Uniting the Region: Organization helps agency console abused children
Correction: The original version of this article listed the incorrect year of the United Way’s most recent annual report. ...
Dowagiac
Representative praises planned Dowagiac park development
DOWAGIAC — State Rep. Aaron Miller recently praised a state agency for recommended funding of three projects that ...
News
Secretary of State offices collect 10,000 pounds for annual food drive
LANSING — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Monday that her offices collected more than 10,000 pounds of ...
Dowagiac
Red Cross asking people to give the gift of life for Christmas
LANSING — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give more life to patients now and ...
Education
‘Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders’ to take place Feb. 16 at Mendel Center
BENTON HARBOR — Faces that disappear from drivers’ licenses. Paintbrushes that paint on their own. Photographs that literally ...
News
Niles police log — Dec. 10-11
Dec. 10 12:03 a.m. — 500 block N. Front, suspicious person/vehicle/situation 12:08 a.m. — 400 block N. Front, ...
Dowagiac
Police log — Dec. 18
Dec. 18 7:35 a.m. — 300 block First, assist to Pride Care EMS 9:30 a.m. — 400 block ...
News
State fire marshal urges residents to follow Christmas fire safety tips
LANSING — ‘Tis the season for residents to water their Christmas trees daily, and use caution with candles ...
Breaking News
Man killed in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A man was killed in a car accident Tuesday in Porter Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
Berrien County
Sentiments Bridal & Special Occasions set to close Dec. 27
NILES — From the dance floor to the wedding altar, Marie Brown made it her mission to help ...
Berrien County
Real Life Church puts on nativity scene at Niles-Buchanan YMCA
NILES — Plenty of people followed a glowing electric star Sunday night to the parking lot of Niles-Buchanan ...
Berrien County
One injured in car crash in Milton Township
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Niles man was injured in a one-car crash on Monday morning, according to ...
News
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
NILES — The Niles District Library seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who want to make ...
News
Potawatomi Zoo mourns the death of Amur leopard
SOUTH BEND — Officials at Potawatomi Zoo said they were saddened last week at the death of 19-year-old ...
News
Michigan State Police Opioid addiction assistance program expands statewide
LANSING — The Michigan State Police Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program for persons struggling with drug addiction, ...
News
New laws to clarify certain exemptions provided to law enforcement officers
LANSING — Certain exemptions from prosecution provided to on-duty law enforcement officers have been clarified under legislation signed ...
Cass County
Residents, leaders invited to reimagine heart of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Though questions regarding the potential renovation and reuse of the historic 1899 county courthouse remain at ...
Dowagiac
Annual food drive looking for final push in donations
Correction: One of the financial institutions listed where people can donate to the campaign was incorrect. It has ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Dec. 15-18
Dec. 15 6 a.m. — Police Department, lost and found property 9:45 a.m. — 29000 block Amerihost, violation ...
Berrien County
Elementary students raise donations for animal shelter
NILES — This holiday season, Cassie Bundy wanted to teach her third-grade class at Howard Elementary about the ...
Berrien County
Hard work, dedication credited for growing family-operated business
NILES — Every weekend, Jose Mendoza gets up before 4 a.m. and arrives at Taqueria Don Chepe to ...
