Business
Potawatomi Zoo opens for the season March 29
SOUTH BEND — A popular area attraction will make its return next week. The Potawatomi Zoo opens for ...
Community News
Edwardsburg stakeholders talk strategic planning, zero mill bond proposal
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools continues to move forward with its strategic planning process. Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate February Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — Six local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance ...
Community News
Mount Calvary to host 5K Walk March 30 in downtown Niles
NILES — A local church is aiming to bring the community together with its new Easter weekend event. ...
Community News
Edwardsburg approves Elkhart Road Path right-of-way
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, greeted by a larger ...
Business
WATCH: Salvation Army breaks ground on Niles Township building
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Salvation Army of Niles will soon be able to better serve neighbors in ...
Community News
Cassopolis Public Schools celebrates student teams’ success
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Public School Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday, March 18. Superintendent Dr. ...
Crime/Court
Galien man gets jail time on multiple charges
NILES — A Galien man was sentenced to probation and jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after ...
Education
Threat against Niles schools deemed not credible by police
NILES — An email threat directed Monday against several school buildings in the Niles area as well as ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation for vehicle theft
NILES — A former Niles resident was given probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after stealing a ...
News
Niles, Brandywine schools in lockdown
Just three days after Niles Community Schools received a bomb threat, the district is once again on lockdown ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Police seek help in Ballard bomb threat investigation
NILES — The Niles Police Department is actively investigating last week’s bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School and ...
Community News
CCLBA receives grant to revitalize buildings in Cassopolis, Marcellus
CASS COUNTY — Buildings in two Cass County villages will soon get a new life, thanks to a recent ...
Crime/Court
Edwardsburg couple gets probation for child abuse
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg couple was sentenced for third degree child abuse after leaving drugs around the house ...
Uncategorized
River Essence Group’s Pledge to Plunge fundraiser event returns March 24
NILES — Local community members are preparing to brave the icy waters of a dunk tank for a ...
Local Government
Berrien County Commissioners discuss traffic cameras
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County residents shouldn’t fear having cameras placed around the area monitoring traffic, Berrien County ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Anonymous threat prompts evacuation of Ballard Elementary School
UPDATE 2: An Superintendent Dr. Dan Applegate issues an update: “At Niles Community Schools, our top priority is ...
Community News
Dowagiac moves forward with street improvement projects
DOWAGIAC — Key city streets in need of improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The council voted to ...
Community News
‘A place for everyone’: Mount Calvary Baptist Church celebrates 175 years in Niles
NILES — Nestled inside the historic Ferry Street neighborhood is one of the oldest African American Baptist churches ...
Business
Buchanan gearing up for Restaurant Week
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce announced its 2024 Restaurant Week, showcasing the culinary scene of ...
Education
Dowagiac Union Schools narrows superintendent search to two candidates
DOWAGIAC — After two full evenings of interviews, Dowagiac Union Schools narrowed its superintendent search to two individuals. ...
Local Government
Cass County law enforcement committee meets to begin developing strategic plan
CASSOPOLIS — The newly formed Cass County Law Enforcement Strategic Planning Committee decided Tuesday to change the focus ...
Community News
Dowagiac elementary school raises $7,370 for Kids Heart Challenge
DOWAGIAC — A local elementary school used its fundraising efforts to support the mission of the American Heart ...
Local Government
Niles’ annual financial report shows clean audit, revenue increases in 2023
NILES — The City of Niles is in sound financial shape, as it received an unmodified opinion from ...
Community News
Cass County employees recognized for achievements
CASSOPOLIS — Three Cass County employees were recognized for recent achievements at Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Human ...
