Community News
Amelia Jones crowned Miss Dowagiac 2023
DOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song and dance, a new Miss Dowagiac shined through to gain ...
Cass County
Three Rivers man injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle Cass County crash Saturday morning, according ...
Local Government
Berrien County administrator, corporate counsel receive ‘favorable’ evaluations
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette and Corporate Counsel Thaddeus Hackworth have received favorable evaluations in ...
Local Government
Local law enforcement officials release statement on death of Tyre Nichols
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County law enforcement officials have released a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man received jail time and probation Friday at Cass County Circuit Court for drunk ...
Community News
Berrien County’s lone women, family shelter hosts community open house
BENTON HARBOR — A local nonprofit recently offered community members a first-hand look at Berrien County’s only women ...
Community News
Dowagiac’s Evelyn Williams to celebrate 100th birthday
DOWAGIAC — Evelyn Williams does not know what the big deal is about turning 100. The Dowagiac resident ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for assaulting girlfriend
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his girlfriend also received jail and probation. Deondray Henry, 21, of ...
Community News
Buchanan District Library announces matching campaign to support new building project
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan District Library received a $10,000 matching campaign in memory of Arthur C. Mayhew, Jr. ...
Business
WATCH: Lyons Industries donates $10,000 to Youth Solutions’ Fund the Future campaign
DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help create opportunities for skills improvement for local students received a significant boost ...
Local Government
Berrien County K-9 ‘Maxx’ retires
ST. JOSEPH — Commissioners said goodbye to one of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officers at Thursday’s ...
News
Edwardsburg teen, Watervliet man injured in two-vehicle Jefferson Township crash
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An Edwardsburg teen and a Watervliet man were injured Thursday morning following a two-vehicle crash ...
Community News
Newly-minted DUS board trustee Christina Carpenter ‘excited’ to serve district
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ Feb. 16 Board of Education meeting will be the first of many for ...
Uncategorized
Planning commission approves zoning for Round Barn brewpub in former Niles church
NILES — The Round Barn’s proposed Niles location moved one step closer toward becoming a reality Wednesday night ...
Business
Ice Time Festival returns to Dowagiac Feb. 4
DOWAGIAC – No matter what Mother Nature offers up for weather, the 26th annual Ice Time Festival will take place ...
News
Icy road may have played factor in Jefferson Township crash
Icy road conditions played a role in a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson Township Wednesday morning.
Community News
Former integrated schoolhouse to be restored by local group
VANDALIA — Underground Railroad Society of Cass County has recently purchased Brownsville School No. 1, 20559 Osborn St. ...
Education
Dowagiac approves grant application for history museum upgrades
DOWAGIAC — A local history museum is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting Monday ...
News
Baroda man, Niles woman killed in single-vehicle Berrien Township crash
BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Niles Post are investigating a single-vehicle, double fatal crash ...
Community News
City council approves 2023 street pavement resurfacing program
NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to prison on criminal sexual conduct charge
NILES — A Niles man already in prison for criminal sexual conduct was given another prison term. Taiten ...
Business
Berrien Community Foundation awards $190,000 in For Good Grants
BUCHANAN — Berrien Community Foundation’s recent For Good Grant awards totaling $190,000 are giving a boost in funding to ...
Community News
Brandywine community raises concerns after school board approves new committees
NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education established several new committees on curriculum, sexually explicit materials and other ...
Crime/Court
Niles man gets prison time for stealing brother’s vehicle
NILES – A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for stealing his ...
Education
Dowagiac appoints new board member
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. After much deliberation, the ...
