Community News
Second annual Niles Jesus Fest returns July 6
NILES — The Niles Jesus Fest is returning to downtown next week. The second annual festival – organized ...
Business
Round Barn’s Niles brewpub project moves forward
NILES — Plans for the Round Barn’s proposed Niles location are moving forward. Matt Moersch – CEO of ...
Crime/Court
Trial for Buchanan man in fatal OWI crash set for August
NILES — A Buchanan resident accused of driving drunk and killing a Berrien County Road Department worker last ...
Community News
Michigan families urged to check air quality before participating in outdoor activities this weekend
LANSING — Heading into a holiday weekend, Michiganders are being strongly urged by the Michigan Department of Health ...
Community News
Dowagiac Rotary Club welcomes Steve Zebell as president
DOWAGIAC — Thursday’s Dowagiac Rotary Club meeting marked the end of the Rotary year and the beginning of ...
Community News
Niles native named Master Strength, Conditioning Coach
BOULDER, CO. — A Niles native and Brandywine alumnus has been awarded with the highest honor in his ...
Community News
Cass District Library hosts annual Big Truck Day
CASSOPOLIS — This week, area children got behind the wheel of some of Cass County’s largest vehicles. Wednesday, ...
Community News
Sister Lake residents take action to protest proposed industrial chicken facility
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Plans for an industrial chicken facility in the resort community of Sister Lakes have ...
Community News
Buchanan Area Senior Center hosts inaugural Pride on The Common event
BUCHANAN — Community members and visitors alike descended on the Common Sunday to celebrate the historic advances supporting ...
Education
Bullying, student progress hot topics at Cassopolis Board of Education meeting
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Board of Education met for their final meeting of the school year at Cassopolis ...
Community News
Lions Clubs provide eye screenings for 12,500 local students
EDWARDSBURG — The District 11B2 Lions of Michigan Foundation Project KidSight Team ended the Lions’ year – which ...
News
Wisconsin woman sent to hospital following Porter Township crash
A Wisconsin woman sustained injuries when the vehicle she was driving was struck by a White Pigeon man ...
Business
Dowagiac Home and Garden Tour makes triumphant return
DOWAGIAC — People from Dowagiac and beyond turned out in droves last Saturday for an event 32 years ...
Business
Niles City Council approves grant for community development projects
NILES — More community development projects could be on the way for the City of Niles. The Niles ...
News
EGLE declares Air Quality Action Day for today, Wednesday
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A statewide Air Quality Action Day Advisory has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due ...
News
DEVELOPING: Car crashes into ‘Star’ building in downtown Niles
NILES — An investigation is underway after a truck crashed into the “Star” building in downtown Niles Tuesday ...
Crime/Court
South Bend man gets jail time for attempted carjacking in Bertrand Township
NILES — A South Bend man who attempted to carjack a woman in Bertrand Township is going to ...
Crime/Court
107 animals found in Howard Township animal hoarding investigation
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the incident took place in Dowagiac when it ...
Business
Niles antique, vintage store to close in July
NILES — A local antique and vintage store is gearing up for its biggest sale of the year. ...
News
Caleb Murphy settling in with Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE — Former Dowagiac and Ferris State star Caleb Murphy is already settling in with the Tennessee Titans. ...
Community News
Rotten eggs smell caused by Indiana gas leak, officials say
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The odor of rotten eggs wafting through the air Sunday in Michiana is due to ...
Community News
Book restriction discussions continue at Brandywine
NILES — Friday night’s meeting of the Brandywine Board of Education’s explicit book review committee brought some clarity ...
News
ORV accident in Penn Township sends Goshen man to the hospital
A Goshen, Indiana man was injured when the off-road vehicle he was a passenger on struck a tree ...
Community News
Niles Public Safety Director to retire after 32 years
NILES — Before July arrives, City of Niles Public Safety Director Jim Millin will close the door to ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets probation for assaulting family members, police officers
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted family members and police last year was sentenced Friday in Cass ...
