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Eddies control clock, use big plays to derail Beavers 29-8

BATTLE CREEK — Edwardsburg’s football team showed it’s playoff ready in Friday’s 29-8 Division 4 win at Battle ...

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Niles routs Paw Paw 42-14 in D4 playoff opener

NILES — The Niles football team faced off against Paw Paw in a high-stakes showdown for the second ...

Crime/Court

Dowagiac men get prison time on drug charges

CASSOPOLIS — A pair of relatives from Dowagiac were sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. ...

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Pat Ham student appointed honorary member of Dowagiac City Council

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council recognized its “newest and youngest” member Monday in a special ceremony. City ...

Crime/Court

Arrest made in connection to fatal Keeler Township home invasion

KEELER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Benton Harbor man was arrested Thursday  in connection to a homicide that occurred ...

Community News

Dowagiac Chamber honors Anderson with Lifetime Achievement Award

DOWAGIAC — The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce recognized Leon “Andy” Anderson for his innumerable contributions to the ...

Community News

New Buchanan tattoo parlor ‘a dream come true’ for owner

BUCHANAN — Those seeking to add to their collection of body art or to get their first tattoo ...

Education

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Dara Killarney, Dowagiac Union Schools Transportation

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

Community News

McCollum Livery project added to Buchanan’s social district

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners took action in support of the McCollum Livery project Monday night and heard ...

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2025 Miss Cassopolis Pageant set for Nov. 9

CASSOPOLIS — Next week, Cassopolis youth will take the stage to participate in the Miss Cassopolis court. The ...

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Buchanan volleyball earns fourth straight conference title

DOWAGIAC — Four seasons, four conference championships. The Buchanan volleyball team (28-6) defeated Brandywine 25-5, 25-6, 25-11 and ...

Sports

Area cross country runners qualify for state meet

PORTAGE — 18 Leader-area runners qualified for the state finals in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 2  and 3 cross ...

Crime/Court

Area men get prison time

NILES — Two area men were sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles ...

Community News

Brandywine to host annual Veterans Day breakfast

NILES — Brandywine Community Schools will be holding its annual Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, November 11 at ...

Business

Fernwood Botanical Garden announces new Executive Director

NILES — Fernwood has announced the hiring of Mary Krinock as its new executive director, who will join ...

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fred Upton out of step with Cass County values

It’s a betrayal of trust when those we elect fail to champion our core values. Jerry Duck, who ...

Community News

Beckwith Theatre prepares for ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ production

DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company is gearing up for its final production of the season. The company ...

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2024 MHSAA football playoff pairings announced

NILES — The Michigan High School Athletic Association has announced the pairings for the 2024 8-man and 11-man ...

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Niles shuts down No. 2 Paw Paw 21-0, wins second straight Wolverine Conference title

PAW PAW — Sam Rucker has played in a lot of big football games in his four years ...

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Niles volleyball dampens Paw Paw’s Senior Night celebration with sweep

PAW PAW — Visiting Niles put a damper on host Paw Paw’s Senior Night by sweeping the Red ...