Community News
Undrafted, Murphy joins Titans with chip on his shoulder
DOWAGIAC — 259 players heard their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft and Caleb Murphy was not ...
Community News
Niles junior organizes tree planting project
NILES — For the second year in a row, Niles High School junior Sawyer Lundberg led an Earth ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — Jennifer L. Wilhite, 46, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was sentenced to ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac’s Murphy signs UDFA deal with Tennessee Titans
DOWAGIAC — Caleb Murphy is officially a pro. The former Dowagiac and Ferris State standout has signed an ...
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ to improve Buchanan schools
The Buchanan Community Schools bond proposal has given me an opportunity to dive into a matter of great ...
Crime/Court
Elkhart woman sentenced to probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman was sentenced for possession of methamphetamines. Julie Anne Luce, 44, of Elkhart, pleaded ...
Education
Teachers Remain a Driving Force for the Next Generation
A thriving school system is one of the essential components of a strong community and the backbone of ...
Community News
Dowagiac 175: P.D. Beckwith, Round Oak and The Industrial Revolution
2023 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of Dowagiac. To celebrate this milestone, Leader Publications – with ...
Business
CARMI Design Group relocates to downtown Niles
Niles — CARMI Design Group team members were joined by clients, family, friends and Greater Niles Chamber of ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg man gets prison time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man with a history of drug use was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass ...
Community News
Cassopolis Village Manager honored by Municipal League
CASSOPOLIS — A local municipal manager was recently recognized by the Michigan Municipal League for their leadership. Cassopolis ...
Education
Dowagiac Area History Museum to continue Spring Lecture Series next week
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s Spring Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. ...
Business
A touch of Texas: Dowagiac native to open new boutique in downtown Niles
NILES — A new clothing store is bringing a touch of Texas to southwest Michigan. Dani Morgan’s Boutique, ...
Business
Niles Brewing Co. hosts local author Q&A
NILES — Katherine Higgs-Coulthard has always had a passion for writing. From writing on the limb of a ...
Community News
Niles appoints new school board member
NILES — Niles Community Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. The school board voted ...
Education
Dowagiac’s 2023 valedictorians, salutatorian share Chieftains experiences
DOWAGIAC — Six Dowagiac Union High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top academic members ...
Business
Vickers Theatre enters next act under new ownership
THREE OAKS — Patrons to Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks may have noticed some changes to the venue ...
News
Buchanan attorney charged with 14 counts of sex crimes
NILES — Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher was arraigned Tuesday in Berrien County Trial Court on 14 charges relating ...
Lifestyles
River Bend Film Festival celebrates 23 years
GOSHEN — The River Bend Film Festival celebrated 20 years this past weekend in Goshen. The festival ran ...
Community News
MDOT announces permanent closure of Niles-Buchanan loop ramps to US-31
NILES — Access to a major interchange will be closed permanently this week, according to the Michigan Department ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman gets probation for bringing contraband into jail
NILES — A Niles woman who brought drugs into the Berrien County Jail last fall was sentenced to ...
Community News
‘It’s frustrating’: Niles residents speak out about noise at power plant
NILES — Howard Township residents who live near the new Indeck Power Plant came to the Niles City ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time on weapons charges
NILES — A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to prison on gun-related charges. Ernesto ...
Business
Dowagiac Chamber to host national BBQ festival, competition
DOWAGIAC — This year, Dowagiac’s annual summer festival will have a new flavor. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police
NILES — A Niles man received prison time Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for fleeing police last ...
