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Cassopolis school board discusses 2025 bond proposal
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board continued reviewing plans for the district’s long-term facilities planning at their regular ...
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Woman injured in two-vehicle LaGrange Township crash
LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — An 85-year-old woman was hospitalized Wednesday following a two-vehicle crash in LaGrange Township, according to ...
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$1.5 million in cocaine seized in Berrien County drug bust
BERRIEN COUNTY — A 22-year-old Canadian man was arrested Monday after authorities discovered and seized approximately $1.5 million ...
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Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Niles Nov. 30
NILES — A popular holiday event will be returning to downtown Niles next Saturday. Niles Main Street is ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Rake a Difference event serves 330+ seniors
BERRIEN COUNTY — On Thursday, Nov. 14, teams from all over Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren county took ...
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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 ...
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Shelton’s Farm Market announces closing date
NILES TOWNSHIP – A business that has served the Michiana community for decades will be closing its doors ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Brandywine hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local school district hosted a meal Monday to show its gratitude to local ...
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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 ...
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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 ...