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Cass County

Mishawaka man gets probation for drunk driving

CASSOPOLIS — A Mishawaka man will have the chance to keep a felony drunk driving conviction off his record if he’s successful on probation for ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, December 3, 2023 6:30 pm

Cassopolis

Man gets probation for Howard Township catalytic converter thefts

CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles resident who stole catalytic converters off seven trucks in Howard Township was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, December 1, 2023 2:19 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan city manager resigns

BUCHANAN — After a month of turmoil inside Buchanan city government, City Manager Benjamin Eldridge has resigned and City Commissioners are left searching for a ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:09 am

Crime/Court

Area residents get jail time for loaded firearms in vehicles

NILES — Three area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for having a firearm in their vehicle. Zackary Lee Crockett, Jr., 36, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:37 pm

Buchanan

Suspended Buchanan City Manager issues statement

BUCHANAN – Embattled Buchanan City Manager Benjamin Eldridge has broken his silence on the allegations against him. Eldridge was suspended with pay in early November ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 3:40 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan commissioners to discuss city manager’s employment status Wednesday

BUCHANAN — The question of whether Ben Eldridge will continue as the Buchanan City Manager could be answered at a special Buchanan City Commission meeting ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:30 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for Niles Township break-in

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for breaking into what he thought was an abandoned building ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, November 27, 2023 1:48 pm

Berrien County

Niles man gets prison time for domestic violence

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on domestic violence charges. John Rolland Smith, Jr., 40, of Niles, pleaded ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 5:15 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor releases statement on decision to suspend city manager

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison issued a statement Tuesday in response to the recall filed against him last Friday as well as the paid ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 2:11 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board talks violent books, district audit, public participation

NILES — In a change from most meetings this year, Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was a quiet one with no public comments at ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:20 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for carrying concealed weapon

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison on weapon charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Jeron Allen, 36, of Niles, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 9:18 am

Cass County

Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder sentenced on multiple charges

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man wanted for attempted murder was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court on multiple charges. Garry Franklin Pond, 36, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, November 20, 2023 10:00 am

Uncategorized

Edwardsburg man gets probation for third-offense domestic violence

CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man was placed on probation for crimes dating back to 2021. Derrick Mark, 42, of Edwardsburg, pleaded guilty to third offense ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, November 19, 2023 4:00 pm

Cassopolis

Elkhart man sentenced for attempted Edwardsburg break-in

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Circuit Judge Mark Herman told former Edwardsburg resident Brandon Patrick Carpenter, that he should give up burglary and other crimes because ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, November 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Crime/Court

Benton Harbor man gets prison time for drug possession, larceny

CASSOPOLIS — A Benton Harbor man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, November 18, 2023 8:00 am

Berrien County

Wording submitted for petition to recall Buchanan mayor

ST. JOSEPH — Wording has been submitted to the Berrien County Clerk’s Office to recall Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison. A number of local residents warned ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, November 18, 2023 5:00 am

Berrien County

Local churches sever ties with United Methodist Church during ongoing split

NILES — 2023 will go down as a year of change for area Methodist churches. More than 60 United Methodist churches in Michigan, including several ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, November 17, 2023 11:47 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners, MEC to discuss broadband expansion agreements

ST. JOSEPH – A Nov. 28 meeting has been set with Midwest Energy and Communications and area township supervisors to go over agreements for broadband ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:30 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor facing calls to resign following city manager’s suspension

BUCHANAN — There was a full house of residents wanting answers at Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting and they came away without getting many answers ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:43 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for drunk driving

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for two incidents of third offense drunk driving. Dennis Matthew ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 12:27 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan man gets prison time for assaulting woman

NILES — A Buchanan man was sentenced to prison after assaulting a woman earlier this year in Niles Charter Township.         Ryan Michael Ridley, 45, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:59 am

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor issues statement on city manager’s status

BUCHANAN – Benjamin Eldridge’s tenure as the Buchanan City Manager appears to be in doubt just months after he started the job.         Buchanan Mayor Sean ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, November 6, 2023 3:35 pm

Crime/Court

Niles teen gets prison time for robbery

NILES — A Niles teen with no criminal record was sentenced to prison after robbing two people of $17 in Plym Park in broad daylight ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, November 6, 2023 1:37 pm

Crime/Court

Jailed Dowagiac man gets credit for time served

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who has spent nearly two years in jail on weapons, drug and assault charges was given credit for time served ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, November 5, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail time for drug, weapon possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was sentenced to probation and jail for an incident that occurred earlier this year in Dowagiac.         Terrel Kenneth Ward, 36, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, November 4, 2023 5:00 am

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