News
Edwardsburg man who broke into high school sentenced for larceny
CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man who broke into Edwardsburg High School last September will get the chance to ...
Community News
Imperial Furniture reflects on 60 family-owned years in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Sixty years ago, Russ and Eleanor Klapchuk opened Imperial Bedding in a small space that would ...
Breaking News
Niles man convicted for shooting MSP trooper
NILES — A four day jury trial in Berrien County Trial Court concluded Friday with a Niles man ...
Breaking News
Teen killed in Niles apartment complex shooting
NILES — The Niles Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one teen dead at a Niles ...
News
Under the microscope: Cassopolis leaders hear highs, lows of tourism report
CASSOPOLIS — The undercover tourists have delivered their results – the good, the bad and a plan of ...
Business
Honor Credit Union announces partnership with Redbud Insurance Services
BUCHANAN — Two Buchanan businesses are joining forces to better serve the community. Honor Credit Union, 117 Red ...
News
Cassopolis ranch to host wild horse, burro adoption event
CASSOPOLIS — Local residents interested in taking home a wild horse are in luck, thanks to a government ...
Business
Niles DDA presents ‘downtown outdoor hub’ survey results
NILES — The results of a survey given to Niles residents seeking input as the city explores options ...
Dowagiac
‘Massive debris field’ from semi crash closes highway
HARTFORD TWP. — A traffic accident involving two semi-trucks closed a major highway overnight. Van Buren County ...
Community News
Dowagiac summer concerts to return with new location, new music, food vendors
DOWAGIAC — Let there be songs – and smells – to fill the air. Dowagiac’s Music in the ...
Community News
Dowagiac approves grant application for water main replacement
DOWAGIAC — An infrastructure project years in the making is one step closer to reality. The Dowagiac City ...
Community News
Niles Renaissance Faire returns to Plym Park May 21
NILES — The trumpet has been sounded, signaling the return of the Niles Renaissance Faire. The annual event ...
Education
Edwardsburg students earn SMC math and science awards
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s Math and Science Department paid tribute to two standout students from Edwardsburg, Aimee Lambert ...
Community News
Ex Berrien County Sheriff’s deputy charged with embezzlement
NILES — A former Berrien County Sheriff’s Department officer has been charged with three counts of embezzlement. Trent ...
Community News
Dowagiac creates absentee vote counting board; hosts voter forum
DOWAGIAC — After the surge of absentee voting in the 2020 elections across the country, Dowagiac is taking ...
Community News
Reproductive rights supporters rally in Niles
NILES — More than 50 people gathered in front of the Chapin Mansion Sunday morning for a rally ...
Local Government
Buchanan official chosen to attend national security seminar
BUCHANAN — A local government official has been chosen to participate in a national seminar next month. Buchanan ...
Community News
Cass County legalizes ORV use on roads; county fee removed
CASS COUNTY — Sharing the road is about to take on a new meaning in Cass County. After ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — Stefan Quincy Blakemore, 31, of Fulkerson Road in Niles, pleaded guilty to third degree fleeing police ...
Community News
Local poet wins 2022 Pulitzer Prize
NILES — A local poet added a Pulitzer Prize to her long list of achievements. Famed poet Diane ...
Community News
Niles woman sentenced to jail, probation for meth possession
NILES — A Niles woman found in possession of meth was sentenced by Berrien County Trial Court Judge ...
News
Woman in wheelchair dies after being hit by car
ROYALTON TWP. — A disabled woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on a state highway. ...
Community News
Niles man sentenced for tampering, delivery of meth
NILES – A Niles man is going to prison after pleading guilty to tampering with evidence and delivery ...
Community News
11 kayakers rescued from Dowagiac River
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP – Emergency crews successfully completed a water rescue Sunday afternoon. Niles Township Fire Department and ...
Community News
Brandywine 2022 valedictorians share Bobcat experiences
NILES TOWNSHIP — A trio of Brandywine High School seniors will take the commencement stage as the top ...
