NILES Emergency Shelter Services gearing up for Coldest Night of the Year 5K fundraiser BENTON HARBOR — Emergency Shelter Services is encouraging Berrien County residents to team up, fundraise, and participate in The Coldest Night of the Year awareness ... Read more

NILES Niles suspect in 2022 fatal shooting released from jail  NILES — The suspect in a 2022 Niles homicide has been released from jail after a year incarcerated after the charges were dismissed against him. ... Read more

DOWAGIAC Man gets jail time for meth possession CASSOPOLIS — A local man was sentenced to jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for drug possession.   Dennis Wills Henslee, 45, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

DOWAGIAC Feed the Hungry program thanks community for $50,000+ raised DOWAGIAC — The C. Wimberley “Feed the Hungry” campaign concluded recently after attaining the lofty goal of $50,000 in cash and food donations.  Hundreds of ... Read more

CASSOPOLIS Cass County Land Bank secures funding to demolish vacant church building CASS COUNTY — Thanks to a grant secured by the Cass County Land Bank Authority, leaders at the Church of Cassopolis were able to solve ... Read more

EDWARDSBURG Former Cass County correctional officer gets probation for drunk driving CASSOPOLIS — A former Cass County correctional officer was sentenced to probation for third offense drunk driving Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Charles Lee ... Read more

SPORTS Freeman named Bear Bryant Coach of the Year SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman has been named the winner of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year ... Read more

OPINION TURNOCK: Anxiety is more common than you think Anxiety is something many people experience at different levels and at various times in their lives. It often appears at the most inconvenient moments, making ... Read more

OPINION CAINS: The $423 phone call Heated debate and fierce emotions are often present when engaging in conversation regarding the business of our nation’s healthcare system.  There is plenty of finger ... Read more