Crime/Court
Niles man killed in Thursday night shooting
NILES — The Niles Police Department is investigating a Thursday night shooting that left one man dead. Officers ...
Business
Art on 2nd opens in downtown Niles
NILES — A local nonprofit is teaming up with area artists to provide a new space to showcase ...
Dowagiac Union Education
Dowagiac Middle School student suspended after making online threat
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Middle School student has been suspended following a threat made to the school district, ...
Community News
Berrien County awarded $2.6 million grant for downtown Niles, Benton Harbor
NILES — Downtown improvements are coming to Niles, thanks to a grant recently awarded to Berrien County. The ...
News
Single-vehicle Wayne Township crash sends Ohio man to hospital
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — An Ohio man was sent to the hospital after losing control of his vehicle and ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Niles Scream Park opens 2022 season Friday
NILES — Walls of skeletons, possessed pictures and fearsome figures are just a few of the horrific sights ...
Community News
Daughters of The American Revolution to install Little Free Library in South Fireman’s Park
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Readers in the Niles Charter Township community have a new outlet to lean on, ...
Business
SWM Regional Chamber CEO selected for national fellowship program
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the ...
Community News
Brandywine Community Schools welcomes back students for 2022-23 school year
NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2022-2023 school ...
Business
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency earns national award in New York City
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The National Community Action Partnership recognized the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency with the Promise ...
Community News
SMC Renaissance Faire returns Saturday
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s fifth Renaissance Faire steps back in time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
News
Motorcyle-vehicle accident sends Illinois resident to hospital
A motorcycle-vehicle accident sent a 9-year-old Illinois resident to the hospital in Silver Creek Township Monday morning.
Business
Redbud Insurance Services welcomes new vice president
BUCHANAN — Redbud Insurance Services is excited to announce the hiring of Libby Hein as the Vice president ...
Crime/Court
Buchanan man heading to trial for allegedly killing Berrien County Road Department worker
NILES — The Buchanan man who allegedly drove drunk and struck and killed a Berrien County Road Department ...
News
Edwardsburg Art Show Sept. 17 at American Legion
The second annual Edwardsburg Art Fair will be Saturday, Sept. 17, at the American Legion No. 365 on ...
Crime/Court
Niles man sentenced to probation for arson
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who set items on fire at his girlfriend’s home was placed on probation ...
Crime/Court
Decatur woman gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS – A Decatur woman who absconded from the court earlier this year will be spending time in ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Dowagiac’s Boatright Sr. returns home to host BBQ event
DOWAGIAC — It’s not every day that a celebrity grill master comes to town. But James “Big J” ...
News
United Way gears up for 12th annual Rake a Difference event
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — On Thursday, November 10, hundreds of area volunteers, working as teams, will help seniors in ...
Education
Dowagiac leaders focus on positives as classes resume
DOWAGIAC — It’s been a whirlwind of a first week for Dowagiac Union Schools. The joy often associated ...
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge to host sold-out Sneak Peak comedy show
NILES — The entrepreneurs transforming the Carnegie Library into an entertainment venue are offering community members a look ...
Community News
Cassopolis author to sign books Saturday at Dussel’s
CASSOPOLIS — Deborah Wiggins never saw herself becoming an author. “Not only did I not have experience, I ...
Education
APPLEGATE: Extracurriculars can help students build new skills and gain experiences
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the start of the school year. While we have ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
Blown stop sign results in school bus crash that injures four Dowagiac students, two adults
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A blown stop sign ended in a two-vehicle Wayne Township crash involving a Dowagiac Union ...
