Community News
Berrien County to balance budget using reserve funds
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners discussed and approved a budget amendment for the 2022 budget at their ...
Community News
Niles man killed in Ontwa Township shooting; Suspect arrested
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — A Niles man is dead following a shooting at a home near the intersection of ...
Breaking News
Suspect arrested after fatal shooting in Ontwa Township
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a shooting at a home near the intersection of Redfield ...
News
Dowagiac man injured when striking tree on Dailey Road
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury accident on Dailey Road near Deerfield Lane Tuesday ...
Business
Blues Brothers delight at Blues’d and Infused cannabis festival
NILES — Music fans, movie buffs and cannabis connoisseurs from near and far journeyed to Riverfront Park South ...
Business
Pokagon Band’s annual Kee Boon Mein Kaa Pow Wow set for Labor Day weekend
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce details for its 2022 Kee Boon ...
Community News
Michiana Harvest Blues Festival returns to Edwardsburg Sept. 4
EDWARDSBURG —The annual Michiana Harvest Blues Festival is returning to Edwardsburg Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Edwardsburg Sports ...
Community News
New Niles urgent care facility expected to open this fall
NILES — Local residents will soon have a new place to go to obtain the health care services ...
Business
Sturgis Bank opens new banking center in Niles
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles. Sturgis Bank has opened a ...
Crime/Court
106 animals found during Dowagiac animal hoarding investigation
DOWAGIAC — More than 100 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case last week, ...
Business
Local entrepreneurs to transform former Carnegie Library into entertainment venue
NILES — A historic Niles building will soon be home to an entertainment venue filled with laughter. The ...
Community News
Niles City Council approves purchase of $75,000 fire department turnout gear
NILES — The Niles City Council authorized the purchase of turn-out gear including helmets and boots for the ...
Business
Niles woman publishes first children’s book
NILES — In a nutshell, writing a book was never on artist Allison Sumrall’s creative radar growing up. ...
Crime/Court
Niles woman sentenced on drunk driving charge
NILES — Two area residents were sentenced Monday on drunk driving and other charges in Berrien County Trial ...
Community News
HCU announces 13th annual Teacher Awards
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Teacher Awards. Honor is committed ...
Community News
Niles Township Firefighter Association launches Challenge Coin Design Contest
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Township Firefighter Association is launching its first annual Challenge Coin Design Contest. ...
News
Dowagiac woman sentenced on meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac woman will have the chance to straighten out her substance abuse problems on probation. ...
News Main
Five injured in three-vehicle accident in Volinia Township
Five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Volinia Township Saturday night.
Business
Michigan apple growers to harvest 29.5 Million bushels in 2022
CHICAGO — Michigan’s official crop estimate of 29.5 million bushels – 1.2 billion pounds – of apples was ...
Business
Ascension Michigan names new Southwest Region president
KALAMAZOO — Ascension Michigan is pleased to announce Thomas Rohs, MD, as regional president and chief executive officer ...
News
Union man gets jail time for assaulting wife, shooting goats
CASSOPOLIS —A Union man who assaulted his ex-wife and then shot some of her goats is going to jail. ...
News
Three Rivers man gets prison time for fleeing police, unlawful driving
CASSOPOLIS — An area man who led police on a two-state chase a year ago will stay in ...
Local Government
County discusses potential new residential, outpatient treatment facility
ST. JOSEPH – The need for a new residential and outpatient treatment facility in the county was addressed ...
News
Cains: The good old days
As a child I was extremely lucky. I had two loving parents, four siblings and about fifty relatives ...
News
SMC dedicates 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse
Southwestern Michigan College’s Wednesday 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse dedication celebrates an ambitious new era.
