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Niles veterans presented with Quilts of Valor

NILES — Four local veterans were honored and recognized for their sacrifice and service with a special ceremony ...

Business

Shelton’s Farm Market announces closing date

NILES TOWNSHIP – A business that has served the Michiana community for decades will be closing its doors ...

Business

Creating tomorrow: Dowagiac breaks ground on Lincoln School housing project

DOWAGIAC — A vision for the future took root Wednesday in Dowagiac. Community members, business owners and local ...

Crime/Court

Search warrant leads to drug arrests in Volinia Township

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A narcotics investigation led to the arrest of four individuals Wednesday in Volinia Township, according ...

Community News

US-12 and M-51 rebuilding in Niles draws to a close

COLOMA — A year of detours and lane closures, and several years of planning culminated in the new ...

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Dowagiac senior excited to represent community as Miss Eau Claire/Sodus 2025

EAU CLAIRE — It was a weekend to remember for Malayna Klug. When the dust settled, Klug was ...

Community News

Buchanan City Commissioners elect mayor, award bid for McCoy Creek culvert work

BUCHANAN — Last week’s election for two Buchanan City Commission seats didn’t change the commission’s composition any as ...

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Harper Creek rally ends Niles’ volleyball season

BATTLE CREEK — Gritty Niles came into Tuesday’s Division 2 regional volleyball semi-finals hoping to derail top-ranked Battle ...

Education

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Janice Starling, Justus Gage Elementary

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

Business

Niles approves annual Hunter Ice Festival

NILES — One of the Niles community’s most popular events is set to take shape in a few ...

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Honor Credit Union announces winners of annual Teacher Awards

BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union announced Tuesday its annual Teacher Award winners. For 15 years, HCU has ...

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Alyse Koss becomes first NJCAA women’s wrestler in Michigan

DOWAGIAC — Alyse Koss, formerly of Portage Northern High School and current Southwestern Michigan College student, has signed ...

Business

Decorate Dowagiac close to fundraising goal

DOWAGIAC — With support from community businesses and many individuals, the Decorate Dowagiac committee is nearing the completion ...

Community News

Brandywine hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Monday to show its gratitude to local ...

Community News

Merrill Adams crowned Miss Cassopolis 2025

CASSOPOLIS — A new royal court has been crowned to represent the Cassopolis community. When the dust settled, ...

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Niles shuts down Edwardsburg 21-0, wins second straight district title

NILES — The Niles football team pulled away in the fourth quarter against rival Edwardsburg in the MHSAA ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets probation and jail for assaulting former girlfriend, killing dog

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who assaulted his former girlfriend and killed her dog was sentenced to probation ...

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Niles volleyball team beats South Haven to earn D2 District title

NILES — Fueled by home court fans, the Niles volleyball team brought home another district championship trophy Thursday ...

Business

Wings Etc. locations to offer free entrée on Veterans Day to honor military service

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Monday, Nov. 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will offer a free entrée, valued ...

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Rangers fall to Watervliet in five-set thriller

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis volleyball team fell in a five set thriller to Watervliet in Division 3 district ...