Cass County
Area residents receive jail, probation terms in Cass County Court
CASSOPOLIS – A number of area residents received jail and probation terms after being sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court on gun, assault and drug ...
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Buchanan
Buchanan man sentenced in third-offense domestic violence case
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, George Cox, 40, of Arctic Street in Buchanan, pleaded guilty to third-offense domestic violence as a habitual offender ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, December 17, 2021 3:00 pm
Cass County
Edwardsburg man gets jail for assault, drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man will spend Christmas in jail after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Court. Robert William Russell II, 46, of South ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, December 17, 2021 2:14 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County commissioners hire new corporate council
ST. JOSEPH – It was a full agenda for Berrien County Commissioners at their last meeting of 2021. The county board will next meet on ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, December 16, 2021 1:10 pm
Berrien County
Niles man faces prison after fleeing police with firearm in vehicle
NILES – A Niles man was sentenced to prison on weapon and fleeing police charges in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Tyrone Lavall Hunter, 39, ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, December 13, 2021 11:14 am
Cass County
Three sentenced to jail on various charges in Cass County
CASSOPOLIS – Several area residents were sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. • Charles Barnes Baker, 32, of North Front ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, December 10, 2021 5:00 pm
Cassopolis
Dowagiac man who assaulted a woman sentenced to jail, probation
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted a woman earlier this year was sentenced to probation and jail Friday in Cass County Court. John Allen ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, December 10, 2021 2:51 pm
Cass County
Two men get jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS – Two men were sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to one year in jail on drug charges. Justin Edward Syx, 32, of ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, December 10, 2021 2:47 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County commissioners interview candidates for open corporate counsel position
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County commissioners had a full morning Thursday. In addition to their regular board meeting where they heard more concerns about mask ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, December 9, 2021 3:04 pm
Berrien County
Niles man heading back to prison on resisting, obstructing police charges
NILES – A Niles man is going back to prison after being convicted of resisting and obstructing police in September. Caleb Hite Ringer, 20, of ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, December 6, 2021 11:59 am
Berrien County
Berrien County woman convicted in murder for hire plot
NILES — In Berrien County Trial Court, a Berrien Springs woman was convicted of solicitation of murder after a four-day trial last week. A jury ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, December 6, 2021 11:57 am
Berrien County
Feasibility study underway to add new county road department garage in Niles Township
ST. JOSEPH – Could a new Berrien County Road Department garage be on the way on land off of Pucker Street in Niles Township? Berrien ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:46 pm
Berrien County
Niles woman gets prison time for causing fire after falling asleep while smoking
NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Jennifer Centerial Allen, 35, of Niles, pleaded no contest to ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 29, 2021 1:39 pm
Berrien County
Niles assault sends man to prison
NILES – Two area residents were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Jason Michael Kerns, 45, is returning to prison after pleading ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 22, 2021 2:43 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County commissioners get first look at strategic plan
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners got their first look Thursday at the county’s proposed new strategic plan and recommendations on how to spend nearly ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 22, 2021 11:00 am
Cass County
Six incidents land Elkhart man in prison
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart man is going to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on multiple counts including stolen property, weapons ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 22, 2021 9:29 am
Berrien County
Dowagiac man given probation for causing serious injury while driving under the influence
NILES — In a Berrien County drunk driving case, a Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation and jail for drunk driving causing serious injury. Rolando ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 15, 2021 2:36 pm
Berrien County
Benton Harbor man gets prison for Niles drunk driving incident
NILES – A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after pleading guilty to third-offense drunk driving. Wade Sheldon ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 15, 2021 2:30 pm
News
Former Niles marijuana partner sentenced to probation, jail for fourth-degree sexual misconduct
NILES – A former partner in a Niles marijuana business was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court to probation and jail after pleading guilty ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 15, 2021 12:18 pm
Berrien County
Niles man heading back to prison on drunk driving charges
NILES – A Niles man is going back to prison after being convicted of third-offense drunk driving and sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 8, 2021 1:29 pm
Cass County
Dowagiac man given probation in drug possession, drunk driving case
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Dowagiac man was given probation after being stopped for possession of drugs and driving while intoxicated. Ryan ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, November 5, 2021 2:30 pm
Cass County
Pregnant Edwardsburg woman sentenced to prison
CASSOPOLIS – An Edwardsburg woman was sentenced to prison in Cass County Circuit Court Friday after being convicted on drug charges. Nicole Marie Pegan, 34, ...
by Debra Haight, Friday, November 5, 2021 2:03 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County hires interim health officer
ST. JOSEPH – COVID and health department concerns again took center stage at Thursday morning’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting. Residents questioned health department ...
by Debra Haight, Thursday, November 4, 2021 2:16 pm
Berrien County
Teens sentenced to probation in Berrien County Court
NILES – Two area teens were among those placed on probation in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. The teens will have the chance to keep ...
by Debra Haight, Monday, November 1, 2021 12:22 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County continues search for new health officer
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County commissioners heard updates on hiring a new county health officer and south county infrastructure improvements at their meeting Thursday morning. ...
