Community News
Local residents sentenced to prison, probation
NILES – Area residents were sentenced to prison and probation in Berrien County Trial Court Monday, including a ...
Community News
City approves purchase of two new fire engines
NILES — The Niles City Council made a move to upgrade the Niles Fire Department’s aging equipment. During ...
Community News
Cassopolis named finalist in Michigan Municipal League contest
CASSOPOLIS — At a special meeting Monday night, the Cassopolis Village Council approved a pair of agenda items ...
Community News
Family Treatment Court hosts Reunification Day celebration
CASSOPOLIS — June is National Reunification Month and provides a time for communities to celebrate parents who worked ...
Community News
Want to make a splash? Niles mayor wants your ideas on funding a splash pad
NILES — A local government official is asking the community for input as the City of Niles explores ...
Business
Niles to consider adjusting limit on number marijuana retail licenses
NILES — The City of Niles could soon be cashing in on more cannabis. The Niles City Council ...
Business
Local businesses hope to bring marijuana industry to Niles Charter Township
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local business owner is on a quest to bring the marijuana industry to ...
Breaking News
Niles Fire Department to host “Cool Off” event next week
NILES — The City of Niles Fire Department is kicking off the summer by offering the community a ...
Local Government
City of Buchanan to increase parking ticket fees
BUCHANAN — Parking violation tickets are going up in the City of Buchanan, according to the Buchanan Police ...
Local Government
Berrien County Health Department names Health Officer
ST. JOSEPH — Guy Miller, who has served as acting health officer of the Berrien County Health Department ...
Community News
Township board to vote on ambulance service Special Assessment District
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — An ambulance provider servicing Niles and Buchanan is seeking a 150 percent increase in ...
News
Keeler Twp. trustee, Sister Lakes resident Ken Rahn dies
DOWAGIAC — During its groundbreaking ceremony for the new town hall building, Keeler Township officials left one shovel ...
Local Government
‘Desperately’ needed: Keeler breaks ground on new township hall
KEELER TWP. — After years of saving money, one local township is getting a much-needed facility upgrade. Keeler ...
Community News
Roundabout at dangerous intersection delayed; land owner refuses to sell property
MILTON TWP. — Residents looking forward to a dangerous intersection becoming safer will have to wait another year ...
Community News
County board approves $2 million for downtown Niles improvements
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Berrien County Commissioners gave their stamp of approval to a proposed $2 million plus worth ...
Community News
Man saved from cardiac arrest visits first responders who saved him
DOWAGIAC — When a local man was found unresponsive in his front yard, local first responders sprang into ...
Education
Every child a starfish: Longtime DUS educator to return to teaching roots in new district
DOWAGIAC — In “The Starfish Story,” a poem by Loren Eisley, a man comes across a child throwing ...
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 ...
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. ...
Community News
City Hall to refurbish second drive-up lane for use
NILES — A Niles City Council decision will improve the speed and efficiency of making in-person utility payments. ...
Breaking News
Boil Advisory in place for Niles’ west side
NILES — A boil water advisory is currently in place for the the City of Niles’ Ballard Hills ...
Business
Primitiv Holdings obtains marijuana license
NILES — A local marijuana retailer is under new-but-old ownership. Primitiv Retail LLC – a state and City ...
Education
Six longtime Dowagiac school employees retire; four hired
DOWAGIAC — The carousel of educators and school employees in one local school district continues to turn. At ...
Local Government
County to purchase police jet skis; Sheriff announces new hires
CASS COUNTY — A nationwide shortage of jet skis is forcing local law enforcement find an alternative route ...
Education
SMC Board of Trustees meets new MCCA President
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees met the new Michigan Community College Association president at ...
