Giving
Volunteer of the Week: Brenda Engel, Wesley United Methodist Church
Brenda Engel, of Niles, is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the director of Evy’s Closet. ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Interact club creates gift boxes for local Marines
DOWAGIAC — Thanks to the generosity of a community thousands of miles away, a group of U.S. Marines ...
Dowagiac
Residents to vote on renewal of funding millage next spring
DOWAGIAC — Local taxpayers will decide early next year whether or not to keep a major portion of ...
Berrien County
Uniting the Region: Organization helps agency console abused children
Correction: The original version of this article listed the incorrect year of the United Way’s most recent annual report. ...
Dowagiac
Representative praises planned Dowagiac park development
DOWAGIAC — State Rep. Aaron Miller recently praised a state agency for recommended funding of three projects that ...
News
Secretary of State offices collect 10,000 pounds for annual food drive
LANSING — Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced Monday that her offices collected more than 10,000 pounds of ...
Education
‘Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders’ to take place Feb. 16 at Mendel Center
BENTON HARBOR — Faces that disappear from drivers’ licenses. Paintbrushes that paint on their own. Photographs that literally ...
Dowagiac
Red Cross asking people to give the gift of life for Christmas
LANSING — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give more life to patients now and ...
News
Niles police log — Dec. 10-11
Dec. 10 12:03 a.m. — 500 block N. Front, suspicious person/vehicle/situation 12:08 a.m. — 400 block N. Front, ...
Dowagiac
Police log — Dec. 18
Dec. 18 7:35 a.m. — 300 block First, assist to Pride Care EMS 9:30 a.m. — 400 block ...
News
State fire marshal urges residents to follow Christmas fire safety tips
LANSING — ‘Tis the season for residents to water their Christmas trees daily, and use caution with candles ...
Breaking News
Man killed in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A man was killed in a car accident Tuesday in Porter Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ...
Berrien County
Sentiments Bridal & Special Occasions set to close Dec. 27
NILES — From the dance floor to the wedding altar, Marie Brown made it her mission to help ...
Berrien County
Real Life Church puts on nativity scene at Niles-Buchanan YMCA
NILES — Plenty of people followed a glowing electric star Sunday night to the parking lot of Niles-Buchanan ...
Berrien County
One injured in car crash in Milton Township
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Niles man was injured in a one-car crash on Monday morning, according to ...
News
What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
NILES — The Niles District Library seeks to build a community of lifelong learners who want to make ...
News
Potawatomi Zoo mourns the death of Amur leopard
SOUTH BEND — Officials at Potawatomi Zoo said they were saddened last week at the death of 19-year-old ...
News
Michigan State Police Opioid addiction assistance program expands statewide
LANSING — The Michigan State Police Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program for persons struggling with drug addiction, ...
News
New laws to clarify certain exemptions provided to law enforcement officers
LANSING — Certain exemptions from prosecution provided to on-duty law enforcement officers have been clarified under legislation signed ...
Cass County
Residents, leaders invited to reimagine heart of Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — Though questions regarding the potential renovation and reuse of the historic 1899 county courthouse remain at ...
Dowagiac
Annual food drive looking for final push in donations
Correction: One of the financial institutions listed where people can donate to the campaign was incorrect. It has ...
Dowagiac
Dowagiac police log — Dec. 15-18
Dec. 15 6 a.m. — Police Department, lost and found property 9:45 a.m. — 29000 block Amerihost, violation ...
Berrien County
Elementary students raise donations for animal shelter
NILES — This holiday season, Cassie Bundy wanted to teach her third-grade class at Howard Elementary about the ...
Berrien County
Hard work, dedication credited for growing family-operated business
NILES — Every weekend, Jose Mendoza gets up before 4 a.m. and arrives at Taqueria Don Chepe to ...
Berrien County
Elvis tribute artist to perform at Niles Elks Lodge
NILES — With his slick backed hair, smooth voice and scandalized dance moves, Elvis Presley earned his place ...
