Community News
Local first responders honored as ‘Stars of Life’ in Lansing ceremony
LANSING — The life-saving work of two Southwest Michigan first responders was recognized Wednesday at the state capitol ...
Community News
Apple Festival week gets underway with Youth Day, Dessert Crawl
NILES — The Apple Festival grounds came to life Saturday with the area’s youngest while downtown visitors experienced ...
Community News
Redfield-Gumwood roundabout nearing completion
CASS COUNTY — Construction on the Redfield-Gumwood roundabout has entered its final stages, according to the Cass County ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police
ST. JOSEPH — A Niles man who fled from police last year was sentenced to prison Monday in ...
Education
Bethel University names new Vice President for Administration and Finance, CFO
MISHAWAKA, IND. — Pamela Campbell, Ph.D., has been appointed as Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled
I am a parent in the Brandywine school district, and I am appalled. I have learned that recently ...
News
Elkhart man loses control of motorcyle and crashes on Fir Road
An Elkhart, Indiana man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Fir Road just north of Redfield ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart woman who drove car over Edwardsburg man’s legs avoids prison
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman who seriously injured a man when she drove her car over his legs ...
News Main
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac celebrates 2023 homecoming
Homecoming 2023 will be one to remember for Dowagiac Union High School students as after holding the annual ...
News
Two-vehicle accident in Silver Creek Township sends pair to area hospitals
A two-vehicle accident near the intersection of M-62 and Pokagon Street sent two people to area hospitals Friday ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for selling meth to undercover officer
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man currently in prison will be staying in prison after being sentenced for a ...
Crime/Court
Cassopolis man resentenced to prison for operating a drug house
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man serving prison time was resentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Ryan Ray ...
Community News
Dowagiac Area History Museum fundraiser raises $30,000
CASSOPOLIS — More than 100 guests from Dowagiac and beyond attended the Dowagiac Area History Museum’s sixth annual ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Brandywine Board Meets Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, Freedom is up for votes
Brandywine’s explicit content policy has a vote on Sept 25th: My opinion on why it is misguided, follows. ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In support of Brandywine school board
I have been attending, and speaking at, the meetings of the Brandywine Board of Education. The recent letter ...
Community News
‘Dowagiac United’: Fire department, youth associations team up to purchase AED for Russom Park
DOWAGIAC — A group of local organizations teamed up in an effort to keep Russom Park athletes and ...
Community News
Annual Cass County Crop Walk returns Oct. 1
CASSOPOLIS — An annual fundraiser is returning to Cassopolis in October. The annual Cass County Crop Walk will ...
Community News
Berrien County finalizing spending plans for opioid settlement funds
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing plans to spend the $8 million-plus the ...
News
Decatur man injured in Volinia Township motorcycle crash
VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A Decatur man was injured Thursday after his motorcycle left the road and crashed in ...
News
The Leaderboard: Area defensive stat leaders after week 4
NILES — There have been some impressive defensive performances from Leaderpub-area football players through the first four weeks ...
Community News
SMC fishing team cleans up St. Joseph River
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s bass fishing team hit Lake Michigan’s Silver Beach’s Friday, Sept. 15, cleaning up ...
Crime/Court
Suspect tased after chase, crash dies in hospital
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A suspect who was hospitalized last week after crashing a stolen vehicle in Niles ...
Local Government
Walberg demands additional information on Silver Carp eDNA
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) today sent a letter to Martha Williams, Director of U.S. Fish ...
Community News
The Sixth Generation member to host free concert Sunday in Niles
NILES — One of Niles’ own rock and rollers is returning home this weekend to play a show ...
Business
51st Four Flags Area Apple Festival kicks off next week
NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles next week. The Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday, ...
