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 ...
News
Four Dowagiac students, two adults injured in Wayne Township bus crash
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — Four secondary students and two adults were injured in a two-vehicle Wayne Township crash Wednesday ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac school bus confirmed to be involved in accident
Cass County Sherriff’s Office dispatch has confirmed that a Dowagiac Union Schools bus has been involved in an ...
Business
‘American BBQ Showdown’ star to host BBQ event Friday in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A celebrity grill master will be returning to his hometown of Dowagiac this Friday to serve ...
College
Local high school students complete SMC ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Educational Talent Search’s Public Safety Camp, in partnership with Dowagiac fire and police ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac Middle School student facing multiple charges after bringing gun to campus
DOWAGIAC — A 13-year-old Dowagiac Middle School student is facing multiple charges for bringing a stolen handgun to ...
News
Severe thunderstorms leave path of downed trees and power lines
A severe thunderstorm rolled through southwest Michigan leaving a path of downed trees and power lines at approximately ...
Breaking News
Dowagiac Middle School student arrested for bringing gun to campus
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac Middle School student was arrested Monday for bringing a gun to school, according to ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man sentenced for injuring veteran while drunk driving
NILES – A Dowagiac man who drove drunk and injured a Marine veteran will be spending some time ...
News
Extrication required in two-vehicle accident
Extrication was needed to free a Dowagiac resident from his vehicle after it collided with another one at ...
Business
PHOTO STORY: Gov. Whitmer visits Hydro Aluminum facility in Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County was host to a special visitor Friday. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited and toured ...
Community News
Church to host backpack giveaway Sunday in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — An area church is doing its part to make sure students are prepared to go back ...
Crime/Court
Man identified, charged for fatal Ontwa Township shooting
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — The man who shot and killed Ivan Shaw last week has been identified. Ontwa Township ...
Community News
Berrien County to balance budget using reserve funds
ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners discussed and approved a budget amendment for the 2022 budget at their ...
Community News
Niles man killed in Ontwa Township shooting; Suspect arrested
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — A Niles man is dead following a shooting at a home near the intersection of ...
Breaking News
Suspect arrested after fatal shooting in Ontwa Township
ONTWA TOWNSHIP — One person is dead following a shooting at a home near the intersection of Redfield ...
News
Dowagiac man injured when striking tree on Dailey Road
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a personal injury accident on Dailey Road near Deerfield Lane Tuesday ...
Business
Blues Brothers delight at Blues’d and Infused cannabis festival
NILES — Music fans, movie buffs and cannabis connoisseurs from near and far journeyed to Riverfront Park South ...
Business
Pokagon Band’s annual Kee Boon Mein Kaa Pow Wow set for Labor Day weekend
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is pleased to announce details for its 2022 Kee Boon ...
Community News
Michiana Harvest Blues Festival returns to Edwardsburg Sept. 4
EDWARDSBURG —The annual Michiana Harvest Blues Festival is returning to Edwardsburg Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Edwardsburg Sports ...
Community News
New Niles urgent care facility expected to open this fall
NILES — Local residents will soon have a new place to go to obtain the health care services ...
Business
Sturgis Bank opens new banking center in Niles
NILES — An area bank holding company has a new location in Niles. Sturgis Bank has opened a ...
Crime/Court
106 animals found during Dowagiac animal hoarding investigation
DOWAGIAC — More than 100 animals were found during an investigation of an animal hoarding case last week, ...
Business
Local entrepreneurs to transform former Carnegie Library into entertainment venue
NILES — A historic Niles building will soon be home to an entertainment venue filled with laughter. The ...
