Dowagiac
Local nonprofit to host fundraiser for diabetes awareness, support programs
DOWAGIAC — A new, local nonprofit is preparing for its first-ever fundraiser. MI Life in Numbers — a ...
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Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,112,490 cases, 21,918 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,054 COVID-19 cases and 309 deaths, according to the ...
Cass County
Longtime Cass County judge to retire
CASSOPOLIS — A long-time Cass County Judge has announced that she will be stepping down from the bench. ...
News
October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Michigan
LANSING — With an average of 146 sleep-related infant deaths per year in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ...
Berrien County
Local teen sentenced as adult for Niles carjacking
NILES – A local teen being sentenced as an adult in Berrien County Trial Court will have the ...
Cassopolis
PHOTO STORY: MSP, Cassopolis police host Halloween with a Cop event
CASSOPOLIS — Local law enforcement recently helped Cassopolis children get into the Halloween spirit. The Cassopolis Police Department ...
Dowagiac
Local freelance writer authors first solo book with help from dog
DOWAGIAC – Thanks in part to her dog, a local freelance writer finally has her name as the ...
Edwardsburg
PHOTO STORY: Edwardsburg Lions Club celebrates 75th anniversary
EDWARDSBURG — A local club celebrated a milestone over the weekend. The Edwardsburg Lions Club marked its 75th ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Fire Department urges community to donate to Toys for Tots drive
DOWAGIAC – The time to help children in need get toys for Christmas has come once again. Honor ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac teen killed in crash
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac teen was killed in a crash near Sister Lakes, according to the Cass County ...
Cass County
Several regional residents sentenced on drug charges
Friday in Cass County Court, several area residents were sentenced on drug charges. Dannielle Marie Adams, 31, of ...
Cass County
Dowagiac man gets prison for assault
CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man convicted of assaulting his girlfriend on three separate occasions in 2020 was sentenced ...
Business
The Baker’s Rhapsody to host gingerbread house contest
DOWAGIAC – Last year, a local bakery created a gingerbread house replica of downtown. This year, they want ...
Education
Niles High School principal reflects on career after announcing retirement
NILES — A longtime local educator will be saying goodbye to the world of lesson planning, curriculum crafting ...
Cass County
Man injured in Cass County crash
CASS COUNTY — A man was transported to the hospital following a Thursday evening crash, according to the Cass ...
Berrien County
Berrien County commissioners hear update on Benton Harbor water main break
St. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard about a variety of issues at their meeting Thursday morning, from ...
Cass County
Cass County Emergency Repair Program accepting applications
DOWAGIAC – Low-income residents in need of emergency home repairs now have government assistance available. Cass County announced ...
Edwardsburg
Knights of Columbus to host annual fall harvest dinner
EDWARDSBURG — One area organization is celebrating the fall season by bringing back an annual event — this ...
Berrien County
Salvation Army offering Christmas assistance
NILES — Though autumn leaves are only just now beginning to fall in southwest Michigan, one area organization ...
News
New Miss Niles chairwoman aims to take pageant to new heights
NILES — Donna Bradfield is on a mission. Crowned Miss Niles 1968, Bradfield has returned to the pageant ...
Berrien County
Niles Township, MDOT enter discussions to add sidewalk along M-51
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A proposed sidewalk project could make walking to and from Niles Charter Township safer ...
Edwardsburg
Uptown Improvement Association raises more than $4,000
EDWARDSBURG — A local organization recently raised more than $4,000 to support an area art project. The Edwardsburg ...
Cass County
100 Women Who Care donates to Cassopolis organization
CASSOPOLIS — A group dedicated to feeding Cassopolis children was recently the recipient of a donation from an ...
Business
Fifth Third Bank celebrates employee retirement
NILES — Fifth Third Bank announced the retirement of Isabella Hurlbutt after 32 years of dedicated service to ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Family Fare to benefit area food pantry
DOWAGIAC — One local supermarket is looking to give back this fall. ACTION Ministries is partnering with the ...
