Niles
Taking a Closer Look: Charitable gaming offers benefits for community organizations
During the rush and excitement of a poker game it can be hard for a player to notice much more than the cards in their ...
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Niles
Niles woman hosts sign-making workshops in Edwardsburg
Four years ago, Tracey Hossfeld and one of her friends decided that they were not going to buy each other Christmas gifts. Instead, they were ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:39 am
Edwardsburg
Local author to write mystery based on Edwardsburg’s past
In November, Tom Haikin moved from Virginia to Edwardsburg with his family. When he got there, he expected to find a small, lake and farm ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:34 am
cassopolis
Sheriff’s department uses social media in attempt to catch local robber
At 4:02 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, an alarm went off at Dussel’s Farm Market and Greenhouse.
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, July 5, 2018 8:33 am
Cassopolis
New principals at Cassopolis Public Schools
CASSOPOLIS — Ross Beatty Jr./Sr. High School and Sam Adams Elementary will have new leaders at the helm when the school year starts, after a ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:51 pm
Edwardsburg
Edwardsburg firefighters participate in nationwide event
Fighting fires is inevitable for most firefighters — that is why the job title literally explains the job. But there’s only so much a firefighter ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:14 am
Edwardsburg Public Schools
New superintendent officially at the helm of EPS on July 1
At Monday night’s Edwardsburg Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent Elect Jim Knoll took his seat at the center table with the board members for the ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:12 am
cassopolis
New company adds immediate value to Cassopolis community
On the east side of Broadway Street in Cassopolis, just south of the Pioneer Log Cabin, is a piece of land that recently underwent a ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:10 am
Edwardsburg
US-12 construction project begins
On Monday, construction began on US-12 just outside of Edwardsburg Public Schools. There are thick and tall orange and white striped cones scattered on the ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:06 am
cassopolis
Weather continues to hinder local farmers
More rain fell this week in Cassopolis. While there were no catastrophic floods washing away lawn items, it was still a reminder of the harsh ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:02 am
Education
Edwardsburg student attends national competition in Atlanta
EDWARDSBURG — Last week, Kara Tredway, an outgoing Edwardsburg senior, attended a competition in Atlanta for the some of the most proficient Microsoft Office users ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:29 am
Cassopolis HS
Green, Smith all-district
NILES — Buchanan and Brandywine combined to place seven players on the Division 3 All-District baseball team. All-district is the first step in the Michigan ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:15 am
Berrien County
Expert offers precautions to take for fireworks and bonfires this summer
Across the Michigan border, just after 11th street turns into IN-933, is Sky King of South Bend. This fully-loaded firework store sells everything a Fourth ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:09 am
Cass County
CASA offers heartfelt thanks
CASS COUNTY — On Friday, dozens of volunteers with Cass County Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children gathered at the organization’s 12th annual auction. Only, ...
by Andrew Mentock, Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:02 am
Sports
Gus Macker tournament returning to Elkhart in July
ELKHART, Ind. — Mayor Tim Neese and the Gus Macker planning committee announced the return of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament July 7-8 in ...
by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:07 am
Sports
Kicks Club registering teams for 7-on-7 outdoor league
ARDEN — Kickers Sports Club is registering teams for its second 7-on-7 outdoor league. Cost is $250 per team for six matches. Registration deadline is ...
by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:06 am
Dowagiac HS
Smith lone Chieftain selected for team
DOWAGIAC — District champion Lakeshore dominated the Division 2 All-District team with six players earning the honor. All-district is the first step in the Michigan ...
by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:05 am
Buchanan HS
Buchanan has four players picked
NILES — District host Buchanan had four players named to the Division 3 All-District team, while Brandywine had a pair of players selected. All-district is ...
by Andrew Mentock, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 10:01 am
Sports
Coloma edges Millington 7-6 to win Division 3 state crown
EAST LANSING — Coloma scored six runs over the final two innings to rally for a 7-6 victory over Millington to win the Division 3 ...
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 2:27 pm
Sports
Phil Steele names six WMU players preseason all-MAC
KALAMAZOO — The Western Michigan football team had six players named preseason All-Mid-American Conference in the 2018 Phil Steele College Football Preview magazine. Senior center ...
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 2:25 pm
Brandywine HS
Brandywine tennis earns Division 4 Academic All-State
NILES — Led by Brandywine Salutatorian Elizabeth Hartz, the Bobcat tennis team again earned Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association Division 4 Academic All-State. Brandywine ...
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 2:24 pm
Obituaries
Wayne Crossno, Dowagiac
Wayne Crossno, 60, of Dowagiac, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services. clarkch.com
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 10:33 am
Dowagiac Union Education
Dowagiac sports physicals at convenience clinic June 19
Dowagiac Union High School sports physicals will be given June 19 at the Borgess-Lee Convenience Clinic. All students entering grades seventh through 12th must have ...
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 10:32 am
Cass County
Native American Heritage Fund accepting applications for projects
Michigan’s K-12 schools, colleges, universities and local units of government are now eligible for funding through the Native American Heritage Fund to defray the costs ...
by Andrew Mentock, Monday, June 18, 2018 10:30 am
Berrien County
A look back at Niles’ most famous journalist
Just off of Bond Street in Niles, there is an old mansion that sits on top of the St. Joseph River bluff. A man who ...
