Education
Cassopolis school board approves bus purchase, talks bond proposal
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday in the Cassopolis Ross ...
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Local Government
Edwardsburg Planning Commission talks ORVs, possible development project
EDWARDSBURG — Off road vehicles and a possible new development were the main discussion at the Edwardsburg Planning ...
Education
Buchanan Drama Club to perform ‘The Addams Family’ this weekend
BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools students are preparing for their first musical performance of 2025. The Buchanan High ...
Sports
Brandywine overcomes slow start to beat Calvin Christian in D3 quarterfinals
KALAMAZOO — The Niles Brandywine girls basketball team overcame poor first-half shooting and rode its stingy defense to ...
Crime/Court
Investigation leads to drug arrest in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of one man Tuesday in Dowagiac, according to the ...
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Local Government
Cassopolis updates meeting rescheduling process
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council updated rules to better reflect their practices at their regular monthly meeting ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber celebrates Brookie’s Cafe with ribbon-tying ceremony
DOWAGIAC — A downtown eatery was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce ...
Crime/Court
Niles murder suspect found competent to stand trial
NILES — The case against a Missouri man charged with the 2023 death of a Niles man is ...
Community News
Dowagiac Drama Club to perform ‘Matilda the Musical’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Students from Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School are gearing up for their first musical ...
Sports
Dowagiac’s Melvin hangs up whistle after 50 years
DOWAGIAC — After five decades of officiating basketball games, Dowagiac resident Randy Melvin has hung up his whistle ...
Sports
Team effort carries Brandywine girls basketball to regional championship
NILES — Team defense and Brandywine’s unselfish play carried the top-ranked Lady Bobcats to a hard-fought 45-32 win ...
Community News
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $145,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The ...
Education
DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday
DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high ...
Buchanan
Buchanan leaders address infrastructure
BUCHANAN — City streets, rental housing regulations and a proposal that could bring in more water and sewer ...
Cassopolis
Dowagiac woman appointed to serve on statewide commission to support well-being in the law
On Dec. 11, 2024, Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Clement appointed Cass County Courts’ Probate Register Kelley James-Jura, ...
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Community News
Miss Dowagiac 2025 Amelia Bakeman receives Key to City
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons handed over the Key to the City to Dowagiac’s new royalty during ...
Crime/Court
Niles man charged with accosting children for immoral purposes, other crimes
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 38 year-old Niles man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations ...
Birthdays
Niles resident celebrates 101 years
NILES — A Niles resident celebrated a birthday milestone Monday. Brentwood at Niles resident Jeanette Thornton celebrated her ...
Buchanan
Buchanan breaks ground on McCoy’s Creek Trail Extension Project
BUCHANAN — Local officials held a groundbreaking Monday for a major new trail project in Buchanan. Community members ...
Crime/Court
Illinois woman gets jail time for stolen vehicle
NILES — An Illinois woman who stole a car in Illinois before ending up being stopped in Berrien ...
Sports
Quick start spurs Brandywine to 60-32 regional win over Bronson
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — In front of a packed house and boisterous crowd in the Bobcat Den, host ...
Crime/Court
Trial date set for man charged with killing Eau Claire firefighter
ST. JOSEPH — A trial date has been set for an Eau Claire man accused in the death ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets jail, probation for drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail, probation and community service for felony drunk driving. ...
Community News
Dowagiac Rotary, Interact clubs complete international water project
DOWAGIAC — The Rotary Club of Dowagiac and the Dowagiac Union High School Rotary Interact Club have teamed ...
Crime/Court
Area residents get jail time for drug possession
CASSOPOLIS — Two area residents were sentenced to a year in the county jail Friday in Cass County ...