News

Southwest Michigan teen creative writing challenge still accepting entries

DOWAGIAC — Artists and writers in grades seventh through 12th could start off the new year showcasing their ...

News

Halbritter-Wickens sends stockings to service men, women

NILES — A holiday giving program organized by Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Services was able to provide more than 150 ...

News

Landfill board votes down committee addressing contaminants

NILES — With a 5-5 split, Southeast Berrien County Landfill Authority’s board voted down a measure to create ...

News

Berrien County administrator announces resignation

ST. JOSEPH — William Wolf, Berrien County administrator since 2005, announced he will resign in 2020. The Berrien ...

Education

Area students make President’s, Dean’s List at SMC

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College named 56 students to president’s list for the September to December fall semester. ...

Niles Education

Sen. LaSata’s first law to benefit aggregate industry, celebrated with sweets

NILES — A new bill signed into law could help aggregate companies complete work faster, and Niles High ...

Education

Nic Sheff to speak at the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan speakers series

BENTON HARBOR — For a second season, The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Speakers Series, hosted by The ...

News

Niles woman gets jail time for breaking parole tether

NILES — A Niles woman with 20 prior convictions in Michigan and Indiana was sent back behind bars ...

News

MSU Extension offering farm bill education

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan State University Extension is partnering with local USDA Farm Service Agencies to provide Farm ...

Education

4-H recognized for success

BERRIEN COUNTY — In October, the Berrien County 4-H Horse Judging Team traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for the ...

News

Niles Salvation Army working to reach goal

NILES — As many area residents celebrated the official start of the holiday season this weekend, they more ...

News Main

Niles, South Bend police officers work together to make arrest in Saturday morning armed robbery

NILES TOWNSHIP — After an armed robbery at the Approved Cash store on S. 11th Street Saturday, one ...

News

Deputy recognized for partnership in Berrien County

BERRIEN SPRINGS — A Berrien County Sheriff’s Deputy from Buchanan has been recognized for her community involvement. The ...

Lake Michigan College

LMC receives award for student voter engagement

BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College was recognized for increasing student voter rates at a Washington D.C. awards ...

News

Animals get adopted during Honor Credit Union’s one-day event

BENTON HARBOR — More than 30 furry friends found new homes in Berrien County last week thanks to ...

News

Toys for Tots season begins in southeast Berrien County

NILES — For the next month, customers may enter businesses and organizations with toys in hand and leave ...

News

Red Cross offering gift cards to blood donors

LANSING — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to be the lifeline for patients in need ...

News

Appeal denied in 2017 Niles homicide

NILES — James Parker Huffman has had his appeal denied from his 2018 murder conviction. A three-judge panel ...

Lake Michigan College

State demographer to speak at LMC

BENTON HARBOR —  Population growth or loss can have huge impacts on local communities, and understanding all the ...

News

Input on Madeline Bertrand Park needed for county plan

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — This summer, the Berrien County Parks Department gathered public input as it developed its ...

Education

LMC presents Ike Holter play ‘Exit Strategy’ at The GhostLight

BENTON HARBOR — The Lake Michigan College visual and performing arts department will present “Exit Strategy,” Ike Holter’s ...

News

South Bend woman dies in rollover accident

ORONOKO CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old woman from South Bend died in a rollover accident Nov. 3 in ...

Breaking News

South Bend woman dies in rollover accident

SUBMITTED A 39-year-old woman from South Bend died in a rollover accident Nov. 3 in Oronoko Charter Township. ...

News

Honor Credit Union donates to Berrien Community Foundation

ST. JOSEPH — The Honor Credit Union Foundation recently donated its endowment fund as a gift to the ...

News

Man in high-speed chase sentenced for resisting arrest

NILES — Two young men were sentenced Monday morning by Judge Charles LaSata, of Berrien County Circuit Court, ...

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