Education
Niles High School senior named National Merit semifinalist
Alec Janowski, a senior at Niles High School, has been named a semifinalist by the National Merit Scholarship ...
News
Niles teen to compete in national Miss Teen pageant
A local teen will be representing Niles at a national level during the 2017 Miss Teen Nationals pageant ...
Business
Niles business owner announces plans to open downtown brewery
From the sidewalk, those passing by 115 E. Main St. can glimpse inside an empty building, where a ...
Buchanan
Volunteer of the Week: Dan Riley, Buchanan Senior Center
Dan Riley, of Buchanan, is a volunteer with the Buchanan Senior Center. For the past six years, Riley ...
Dowagiac
Late First Christian Church member’s donation funds new elevator
While she may no longer be with her beloved congregation in body, the spirit of Sister Lakes’ late ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Sept. 25-26
Sept. 25 6:10 a.m. — 100 block N. Front, suspicious situation 10:20 a.m. — 29000 block Amerihost, civil ...
Business
Sign ups underway for Dowagiac’s Amazing Race
Teams are being sought for Dowagiac’s Amazing Race, which has joined the line-up of Under the Harvest Moon ...
Berrien County
Dowagiac man arrested in connection with copper wire theft
A Dowagiac man is in police custody, on suspicions of stealing copper wiring from an American Electric Power ...
Dowagiac
Schools hosting modern day ‘Orphan Train’ trip to Chicago
Only fitting for the city’s yearlong celebration of the 1854 arrival of the first Orphan Train to Dowagiac, ...
Dowagiac
City hosting dedication ceremony for Orphan Train mural
While they have not plied their talents on the farm or in the fields this past summer, a ...
Dowagiac
Expert discusses Ring Lardner’s legacy in Niles, across the world
The Niles District Library hosted its Third Thursday historical series last week, recognizing a renowned writer and reporter ...
Cass County
UGRR receives 1850s-era wagon for display inside Carriage House
Gary Long and Steve Eberlein sell all kinds of antiques in their store, M-60 Variety, in Cassopolis. A ...
News
United Way’s Day of Action for Seniors Nov. 9
United Way of Southwest Michigan is looking for volunteers on Nov. 9 to “rake-a-difference” and help local senior ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Sept. 22-25
Sept. 22 7:30 a.m. — 300 block of Maple, outstanding warrant arrest — one person arrested 10:44 a.m. ...
Cass County
Area conservation agencies hosting nature walk Oct. 2
People are invited to join the St. Joseph County Conservation district, in partnership with the Cass County Conservation ...
Dowagiac
Showing some school spirit
Students at Patrick Hamilton Elementary rolled out of bed, took off their pajamas and…changed into another pair of ...
Cass County
Anti-gerrymandering group visits commissioners
A group of concerned citizens are looking to change the way the state draws up its voting districts ...
News Main
Judge rules probable cause in Niles Township murder suspect case
After hearing testimony from six different parties during a preliminary exam Monday, Judge Donna Howard ruled that there ...
News Main
Niles High School starts their spirit week: Photo story
To start off homecoming, students and teachers of Niles High School wore their pajamas to school Monday. (Leader ...
News
Niles woman reported unresponsive after colliding into wooden poll
A Niles woman was hospitalized following a collision that closed Chicago Road Monday morning. The driver was traveling ...
News
Niles motorcyclist injured while avoiding collision
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was injured after he rolled off his motorcycle while trying to avoid colliding ...
Business
MI Nutrition celebrates grand opening Friday at 1221 S. 11th St.
With temperatures soaring into the 90-degree range, Friday seemed like an ideal time to celebrate the newest frozen ...
News
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their ...
News
Niles police log — Sept. 14
Sept. 14 12:56 a.m. — Ferry/N. 15th, suspicious person/vehicle/situation 1:26 a.m. — 1200 block S. 11th, obstruction to ...
News
100 Women Strong to host sixth annual Leaders of Distinction Luncheon
BENTON HARBOR — 100 Women Strong, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency funds to Berrien County women, will ...
