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Buchanan

BASC Pride Committee to host annual Pride on The Common event

BUCHANAN — June is Pride month and a local organization is getting ready to celebrate. Pride on The Common returns to Buchanan  from 4 to ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:25 pm

Berrien County

MSP investigating officer-involved shooting in Berrien County

BERRIEN COUNTY — An officer-involved shooting involving two officers – one from Buchanan Police Department and one from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department – is ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:32 pm

Cass County

Cass County Deputy Friend of the Court becomes Certified Court Executive

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Deputy Friend of the Court Ravan Bakeman graduated from the National Center for State Courts Institute of Court  Management as a ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:09 pm

Cassopolis

Village trustee Pedersen announces run for Cassopolis Village President

CASSOPOLIS — Village of Cassopolis Trustee Jim Pedersen announced his candidacy for Village President Monday, following the regular meeting of the Village Council.  “I am ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:43 am

Community News

Niles Community Schools to host superintendent interviews next week

NILES — The Niles Community Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent of schools. After receiving ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 2:06 pm

Community News

EPS bond proposal passes

EDWARDSBURG — Students and staff at Edwardsburg Public Schools have cause to celebrate Tuesday, after the zero-mill increase projected to garner $24.4 million for the ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:58 pm

DEVELOPING NEWS

DEVELOPING: Fire engulfs historic Ramona Roller Rink

SISTER LAKES — A business that has overlooked Round Lake for nearly 100 years is currently the scene of a large structure fire. Firefighters responded ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:18 pm

Community News

MSP issues warning over landscaping scam

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Michigan State Police has issued a public safety announcement regarding a new scam that is on the rise in southwest Michigan. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:24 pm

Cass County

Cass County high school students invited to participate in design contest

CASS COUNTY — Each Election Day, voters boast their participation in the democratic process with stickers proclaiming “I Voted.” This year, stickers in Cass County ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 29, 2024 11:45 am

Dowagiac

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 7:15 a.m. to approximately 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28 in Dowagiac. According to Director of Public Services ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 29, 2024 10:48 am

Dowagiac

Two hospitalized after two-vehicle Howard Township crash

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 61 year-old Niles man and a 74 year-old Niles man were both injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Howard ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 26, 2024 2:28 pm

Cass County

Undersheriff Roach announces run for Cass County Sheriff

CASS COUNTY — With a strong track record in law enforcement and deep community ties, Cass County Undersheriff Clint Roach has announced his run for ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, April 20, 2024 5:00 am

Community News

GoFundMe created for Niles family involved in fatal crash

NILES — A GoFundMe account has been launched to support a Niles family involved in a deadly crash last week. Lauren Mendez launched a GoFundMe ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:28 am

News

Drain Commissioner Quattrin announces reelection bid

BERRIEN COUNTY — Christopher Quattrin announced Tuesday that he will be running for re-election to a third term as Berrien County Drain Commissioner. He is ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:31 am

Howard Township

State Police investigating Dollar General breaking and entering

Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering that occurred just before midnight on Feb. 17 at the Dollar General on Detroit Rd in ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 8, 2024 12:34 pm

Cass County

St. Joseph man killed in farm tractor crash

SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A St. Joseph man was killed in a farm tractor crash in Silver Creek Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, April 6, 2024 6:29 pm

Berrien County

Fife to run for Berrien County Treasurer

BERRIEN COUNTY — A new candidate is in the running for the title of Berrien County Treasurer. Stevensville resident and Coloma alumnus Margret Fife recently ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:24 pm

Professional wrestling

Buchanan’s Izzi Dame making pay-per-view debut Saturday

Former Buchanan and Eastern Michigan University volleyball standout Franki Strefling (aka Izzi Dame) will make her pay-per-view debut at NXT’s Stand & Deliver in Philadelphia ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:59 pm

Cass County

Milton Township crash sends three to the hospital Saturday

A two-vehicle crash in Milton Township Saturday sent three people to the hospital according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Offices. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 31, 2024 10:14 am

Youth sports

Dowagiac Wrestling Club places five in the top eight at state

The Dowagiac Wrestling Club placed five wrestlers in the top eight at the MYWAY State Tournament, which was recently held. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:05 am

High school powerlifting

Eddies’ Sousley wins state title; Buchanan’s Bartley fourth

Edwardsburg finished eighth and Buchanan tied for 17th at the Michigan High School Powerlifting state meet hosted by Lake Orion High School earlier this month. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:24 am

Youth sports

Cassopolis Wrestling Club has six state placers

The Cassopolis Wrestling Club had six state placers at the recently held MYWAY Tournament. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:57 am

Berrien County

Anonymous threat prompts early closures, lockdowns at local districts

NILES — An anonymous threat sent to both Niles Community Schools and Brandywine Community Schools Wednesday prompted evacuations of staff and students at two NCS ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 1:37 pm

Crime/Court

Niles Popeyes robbery suspect arrested

NILES — An arrest has been made in connection with a restaurant robbery Monday in Niles, according to the Niles Police Department. At approximately 4:30 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:12 pm

Niles

Niles, Brandywine schools in lockdown

Just three days after Niles Community Schools received a bomb threat, the district is once again on lockdown Monday afternoon. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 18, 2024 2:08 pm

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