Dowagiac
Dowagiac schools make masks optional for students, staff
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools have announced new COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year In a statement posted the district’s website, Superintendent Jonathan Whan ...
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Berrien County
Heroin, meth, firearms seized during search warrants in Niles, Buchanan
NILES — Two parolees were arrested in Niles and Buchanan Tuesday as the result of search warrants related to a narcotics investigation, according to the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 9:49 pm
Recreational golf
Toney records hole-in-one at Plym Park
Terry Toney had a hole-in-one at Plym Park Tuesday.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:00 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 906,538 cases, 19,947 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,110 COVID-19 cases and 282 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 4:53 pm
Breaking News
Buchanan native Hannah Roberts takes silver in Olympics
TOKYO — Fans from across Michiana filled the Buchanan Commons Saturday night as they watched one of their own make history. Hannah Roberts, 19, won ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, July 31, 2021 10:39 pm
Olympic Games
Roberts top seed heading into BMX Freestyle finals
Buchanan graduate Hannah Roberts will be the No. 1 seed in the Olympic BMX Freestyle finals tonight which air on NBC.
by Staff Report, Saturday, July 31, 2021 11:51 am
Berrien County
Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic and Jodi became officers in The Salvation ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:33 pm
recreational sports
ROUNDUP: Golf outings helping raise funds for athletes, scholarships
The Dowagiac Elks Club is hosting its annual Guys & Dolls Charity Golf Outing on Sept. 26.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:11 pm
Berrien County
Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine status. The Centers on Disease Control and ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 2:22 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:57 pm
Cass County
9-year-old injured in Cass County ATV accident
CASS COUNTY — A child was transported to the hospital this weekend after an ATV accident in Cass County. Sheriff Richard Behnke of the Cass ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:27 am
Summer softball
Edwardsburg All-Stars second at NBGSA Open
The Edwardsburg Little League 7/8 Girls Machine Pitch All-Stars finished second at the Niles-Brandywine Girls Softball Association Open the weekend of July 16 through July ...
by Staff Report, Monday, July 26, 2021 10:05 pm
golf
Record-breaking 54 teams compete in Orchard Hills Men’s Invitational
The annual Orchard Hills Country Club Men’s Invitational drew a record 54 teams to the course to compete.
by Staff Report, Monday, July 26, 2021 5:13 pm
News
Two arrested on drug trafficking charges in Niles
NILES — Southwest Enforcement Team detectives and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration have concluded a joint investigation of an interstate drug trafficker operating in ...
by Staff Report, Monday, July 26, 2021 4:11 pm
Cassopolis
Police searching for vehicle of interest in Cassopolis shooting
CASSOPOLIS — Police are searching for a vehicle of interest involved in a Sunday morning shooting in the village of Cassopolis, according to the Cassopolis ...
by Staff Report, Monday, July 26, 2021 9:16 am
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Sunday, July 25
GOLF Niles City Golf Tournament At Plym Park Championship Flight Jacob Van Dyke 151 John Kessick 152 Larry Larson 153 Dave Berger 154 Scott Zavitz ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, July 25, 2021 4:52 pm
Dowagiac
Three injured in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — Three were injured in a collision in Silver Creek Township Saturday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, July 25, 2021 12:49 pm
News
Man found hiding in tree fort after deliberately sideswiping another vehicle in Barron Lake Thursday
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A hit-and-run suspect has been apprehended after an incident near Barron Lake Thursday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were ...
by Staff Report, Friday, July 23, 2021 7:34 am
Dowagiac
Detectives seek charges against two residents following Wayne Township drug investigation
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — Detectives are seeking charges against two area residents following a drug investigation in Wayne Township. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 22, 2021 4:58 pm
Berrien County
Portage Road construction scheduled to begin Monday
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A road near the cities of Buchanan and Niles will see road work beginning next week. Starting Monday, Portage Road from US-12 ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 22, 2021 8:53 am
Newsletter Sports
Niles City Golf Tournament wraps up first weekend
The first of two weekends for the Niles City Golf Tournament is in the books.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 2:19 pm
Education
Edwardsburg schools will not require masks, quarantining come fall
EDWARDSBURG — As districts across southwest Michigan recently began announcing looser COVID-19 protocols for the coming school year, Edwardsburg Public Schools is following suit. Wednesday, ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 11:14 am
Dowagiac
Drug bust leads to arrest in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A drug bust in Dowagiac led to the arrest of a 24 year-old man. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team reported that detectives ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 4:35 pm
triathlon
2021 Diamond Lake Triathlon results
The results from the 2021 Diamond Lake Triathlon have been completed.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 2:34 pm
Dowagiac
No injuries reported in Dowagiac apartment fire
DOWAGIAC — No one was injured in a structure fire in the city of Dowagiac Saturday night, according to the Dowagiac Fire Department. The Dowagiac ...
