Crime/Court
Benton Harbor man gets prison time for sexual assault, fleeing police
NILES — A Benton Harbor man who assaulted a woman, crashed into another car and fled police in ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
One dead after explosion at Calvin Township pumping station
PENN TOWNSHIP — One man was killed and another was injured after an explosion at a pumping station ...
Community News
Oak and Ash wins 2024 Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Restaurants brought the fire as they competed to be the public’s favorite in the Dowagiac Ice ...
Community News
Presbyterian Women’s Association to host 50th annual Salad Smorgasbord, Style Show
EDWARDSBURG — A local annual event is celebrating a milestone this year. The Presbyterian Women’s Association is gearing ...
Crime/Court
Indiana man gets prison time for stealing vehicle, hitting pedestrian
NILES — An Indiana man who stole a vehicle and hit a pedestrian in Niles Charter Township was ...
Local Government
Contract negotiations continue between Cass County, sheriff’s department
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners are making contract negotiations with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department’s deputies/detective labor union ...
Crime/Court
Court of Appeals: Judge erred when sentencing man for shooting MSP trooper
NILES — The Niles man in prison for shooting a Michigan State Police trooper two and a half ...
Crime/Court
Two suspects in custody after police chase across state line
MILTON TOWNSHIP — Two suspects are in custody after a car chase that started in Michigan ended in ...
Business
Monthly supper club takes customers on culinary trips ‘around the world’
NILES — Each month, a local event space’s latest project takes customers on a globe-trotting food journey. The ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on drug, weapon ...
Community News
Main entrance to Cass County Administration Building temporarily relocated due to construction
CASS COUNTY — Those visiting the Cass County Administration Building will need to enter via a different door ...
Community News
Ballard Elementary earns ‘Reward School’ ranking for academic performance
NILES — A local elementary school was recognized for its academic excellence. Ballard Elementary School celebrated its designation ...
Community News
Berrien County Commmissioners talk short term rentals, Palisades plant
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners took action on a number of items including the purchase of new ...
Community News
Edwardsburg Village Council hosts first meeting of 2024
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for the first time this year on Monday January 29th, after ...
Business
Pretty a-glaze-ing: D’s Nutz Donuts opens in Edwardsburg
EDWARDSBURG — Community members lined up in Edwardsburg Thursday morning to taste D’s Nutz Donuts for the first ...
Business
Round Barn Public House to launch breakfast menu
BARODA — An area restaurant will soon be providing guests with a tasty way to kick-start their weekends. ...
Business
Chili crawl competitors prepare for Ice Time Festival
DOWAGIAC — Seven restaurants – including one newcomer – will bring the fire to Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival, ...
Crime/Court
LaPorte woman sentenced for false carjacking report
NILES — A LaPorte woman who falsely accused a man of stealing a car in Galien was sentenced ...
Crime/Court
Niles man who tried to choke wife gets jail, probation
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail and probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for ...
Community News
EPS community gives input on potential bond election
EDWARDSBURG — A local school district is hoping to make important changes to its infrastructure with the help ...
Brandywine Education
Brandywine school board approves bond proposal for May ballot
NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members have approved the ballot language for the upcoming May 7 election ...
Community News
US-12/M-51 bridge demolition in Niles starts Thursday
NILES — The demolition of the US-12 bridges over M-51 is set to take place this week, according ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for attempted purse snatching
NILES — A Niles man with a long criminal record is going to prison after trying to steal ...
Community News
Conservation club to host 27th annual Hunter’s Rendezvous
DOWAGIAC — An annual event to support local youth will be returning to Dowagiac next week. The Dowagiac ...
Community News
Berrien County Health Department launches underage vaping campaign
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department’s substance use disorder prevention team is raising awareness of the ...
