Community News
PHOTO STORY: Riverfest arrives in Niles
NILES — A fan favorite festival made its awaited return to Niles Thursday night. The first day of ...
Education
PHOTO STORY: Niles High graduates Class of 2022
NILES — A day 13 years in the making arrived for Niles High School seniors. 141 seniors took ...
Business
Donut worry, be happy: New business sells 17K donuts opening weekend
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents dough not knead to worry, there’s enough dough to go around. New donut shop ...
Education
GALLERY – Meet Niles High’s Class of 2022 Top 10
NILES — Ahead of Thursday night’s commencement ceremony, here is the list of Niles High School’s top 10 ...
Education
Reserved seats to return to Dowagiac football; new baseball field named after Hagen
DOWAGIAC — A long-held tradition is returning to local football games. The Dowagiac Union School board on Wednesday ...
News
‘You might just save a life:’ Army veteran, county leader shares traumas of war
DOWAGIAC — With a crowd lining the streets of downtown Dowagiac, a local veteran delivered a Memorial Day ...
Business
‘Overwhelmingly grateful’: OAK + ASH owners reflect on opening day
DOWAGIAC — No advance notice, no problem. Local residents were champing at the bit for a bite of ...
Breaking News
Suspects arrested for series of local break-ins, robberies
BERRIEN COUNTY — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a slew of recent break-ins and robberies, ...
News
COVID vaccine boosters available locally for children 5-11
CASS COUNTY — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department announced this week it will start offering booster doses of ...
Local Government
Dowagiac Police Log: May 25-June 1
May 25 9:35 a.m. – Depot/Beeson, Traffic Stop 12:57 p.m. – 55000 Block Colby, Assault Complaint 2:05 p.m. ...
Business
Lush Lighting to celebrate 10 years with anniversary event
NILES TOWNSHIP — A local business that has served as a beacon for local horticulturists will soon celebrate ...
Community News
Column: Navigating special celebrations as a co-parent
We recently celebrated Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is right around the corner on June 19. As children, ...
Breaking News
Wanted fugitive spotted in Niles arrested
ELKHART — A wanted fugitive who was recently spotted in downtown Niles has been arrested, according to the ...
News
Osceola man inured when motorcycle strikes vehicle
An Osceola, Indiana resident was injured when his motorcycle struck a vehicle while he attempted to pass it ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Niles non-traditional programs graduate Class of 2022
NILES — Dozens of friends, family and community members gathered at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E. Main St., ...
News
LaGrange Township crash sends Cassopolis man to hospital
A Cassopolis man was injured in a single-vehicle accident in LaGrange Township Tuesday evening.
News
Faces of remembrance: Patriotism on display at Memorial Day events
DOWAGIAC — Local residents young and old showed their patriotism during Memorial Day events in Dowagiac on Monday. ...
Community News
Dowagiac hosts Memorial Day parade – GALLERY
DOWAGIAC — Veterans, city leaders and members of the community gathered for a day of remembrance to cap ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Police seek help after wanted fugitive spotted in downtown Niles
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking the public to share any information they have regarding a ...
News
VIDEO: Bagpipe band plays ‘Amazing Grace’ at Memorial Day service
DOWAGIAC — A day of remembrance was capped off by a fixture of southwest Michigan. After participating in ...
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Niles celebrates Memorial Day with parade, ceremony
NILES — A vibrant string of floats, vehicles and city officials paraded down Main Street Monday morning in ...
Business
Mother-son duo brings ice cream, hot dog shop to Sister Lakes
SISTER LAKES — A new business has arrived just in time to offer customers respite from the sweltering ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac man gets probation for resisting police
CASSOPOLIS — Jason Keen, 42, of Glenwood Road in Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to attempted resisting and obstructing police ...
News
Dowagiac native sentenced for meth possession
DOWAGIAC — Tasha Ernst, 43, formerly of Dowagiac and now of Three Rivers, pleaded guilty to possession of ...
Business
On Base Productions, LLC named a 2022 Telly Award Winner
NILES — A local media company has earned an international award for its efforts behind the camera. On ...
