Community News
M-51 traffic shift in Niles begins Monday
NILES — With bridge demolition now complete, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to the next phase of the $27 million ...
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Berrien County
1st Source Bank opens new Niles Township banking center
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles Charter Township. 1st Source Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate ...
by Max Harden, Friday, March 1, 2024 11:56 am
High school basketball
Vikings top Berrien to reach title game
With a once double-digit lead whittled down to just five points in the final quarter of the Niles boys basketball team’s Division 2 District semifinal ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 5:28 pm
Dowagiac
Public hearing date set for Dowagiac ambulance Special Assessment District proposal
DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac took another step toward fully reestablishing ambulance services to the community after the August 2023 shutdown of Pride Care. ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 2:26 pm
Crime/Court
Niles authorities seek help locating gas station robbery suspects
NILES — The Niles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the identification of two suspects involved in an armed robbery of Johnny’s ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:08 am
Business
New Schilling’s owner hopes to carry forward legacy in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — The new owner of a longtime Dowagiac business aims to carry on the legacy of its late founder. Oliver Fiala is the new ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:35 pm
Community News
Garry appointed to Buchanan Planning Commission
BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting was much quieter than it has been since early November. Less than two dozen people attended the meeting, ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:16 pm
Business
Fire destroys Marcellus business
MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a Marcellus molding company Sunday night. At approximately 10 p.m. Sunday, several area fire departments – including the Marcellus ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 9:44 pm
Community News
Niles’ first Black police officer dies
NILES — Hubert “Herbie” Ingram, the City of Niles’ first Black police officer, has died. He was 82. Born on August 6, 1941, in Geneva, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:48 pm
Community News
‘Ronda Strong’: Legacy of Dowagiac community member honored with drum-a-thon fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — Community members filled the gym at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday morning – rhythm sticks in hand – to honor the life and ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 26, 2024 3:07 pm
Community News
Niles Township Hall renovation, expansion layout plan approved by board
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for an improved township hall is one step closer to reality. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, February 24, 2024 5:00 am
Community News
Niles moves forward with 3rd Street Home Repair Project
NILES — A key city corridor in need of improvements will soon receive attention as part of a planned redevelopment project. The Niles City Council ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 23, 2024 2:00 pm
Cass County
Cass County forms law enforcement millage committee
CASSOPOLIS — With less than three months before ballot wording has to be submitted for the August election, Cass County Commissioners met in special session ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 23, 2024 10:39 am
Community News
Dowagiac schools celebrate January Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school this January. Nominated by teachers ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 22, 2024 1:46 pm
News Main
SMC women edge LCC 63-60 in key conference win
DOWAGIAC — When her team needed her most, Macey Laubach delivered. With Southwestern Michigan College leading Lansing Community College 61-60 with under 15 seconds remaining ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 22, 2024 7:54 am
Community News
Local middle school robotics team to compete in national tournament
GRANDVILLE — A local robotics team has punched its ticket to a VEX Robotics national competition. Robo Tech Zone students from Team Ting Tang Walla ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:21 pm
Community News
Organizations commemorate 1781 February Raid in Niles ceremony
NILES — A special ceremony was held Saturday to commemorate an American Revolutionary War event that led to Niles becoming known as the “City of ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 3:28 pm
Berrien County
Early in-person voting begins in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan voters now have the right to cast a ballot early and in person at an early voting site before Election Day. ...
by Max Harden, Monday, February 19, 2024 4:09 pm
Cass County
Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who is awaiting sentencing on charges in Berrien County was sentenced to jail in Cass County. Caleb Evan-Earl Stacks, 31, ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 16, 2024 4:52 pm
Community News
Edwardsburg school board authorizes bond proposal, seeks renewal of non-homestead millage
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has approved the ballot language for the upcoming May 7 election where district residents will be ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 16, 2024 4:43 pm
Business
Dowagiac reaches lease agreement for ‘Twistees’ building
DOWAGIAC — An ice cream parlor that has served the Dowagiac community for more than 40 years will soon have a new lease on life. ...
by Max Harden, Friday, February 16, 2024 10:35 am
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Elementary school hosts 100th birthday party for retired schoolteacher
NILES — A local elementary school celebrated its 100th day of classes in a special way. Howard-Ellis Elementary School hosted an honor ceremony jointly celebrating ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 15, 2024 5:29 pm
Community News
Dowagiac’s South Front Street Streetscape Project moves forward
Dowagiac’s South Front Street streetscape will soon be receiving a facelift. The Dowagiac City Council also approved a resolution to negotiate agreements with engineering firm ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 15, 2024 5:12 pm
Education
Niles 5th grader wins statewide art contest
NILES — A local elementary schooler was recognized for her artistic talents in a statewide competition. Janet Palmisano, a 5th grader at Eastside Connection in ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, February 15, 2024 1:51 pm
Community News
Dowagiac approves Wounded Minnow building Brownfield plan
DOWAGIAC — A new redevelopment project in the City of Dowagiac is moving forward. The Dowagiac City Council approved a resolution Monday adopting a Brownfield ...
