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Cassopolis

Former Cassopolis resident gets probation for resisting, obstructing police

CASSOPOLIS — Sarah McKinney, 33, now of Indiana, formerly of Cassopolis, pleaded no contest to resisting and obstructing police and was sentenced to two years ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, October 8, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Edwardsburg man gets probation for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — Geoffery Michael Wentzel, 49, of Edwardsburg, pleaded guilty to possession of meth and was sentenced to two years probation, credit for 13 days ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, October 7, 2023 2:00 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.        Travis Devon Fletcher, 29, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, October 7, 2023 5:00 am

Berrien County

Berrien County approves commercial rehabilitation districts for Niles’ Round Barn, Wolverine Investment projects

ST. JOSEPH — Two Niles projects got the stamp of approval Thursday from the Berrien County Board of Commissioners. Meanwhile, action on a proposed resolution ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, October 6, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Area residents with meth convictions avoid prison time

NILES — Area residents were given the chance to stay out of prison for their meth convictions Monday in Berrien County Trial Court.         Charles Wayne ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for selling meth to undercover officer

NILES — A Niles man who sold methamphetamine to an undercover officer is going to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, October 2, 2023 12:49 pm

Crime/Court

Elkhart man gets jail time for drug possession, vehicle theft

CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart man who led police on a two state chase was sentenced to jail Friday. Tyler Austin Foust, 23, of Elkhart, pleaded ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, October 1, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles man who caused three-vehicle crash while drunk driving avoids prison time

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man who caused a three vehicle crash when he drove drunk on M-51 last December is getting the chance to stay ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, September 30, 2023 5:00 am

Berrien County

Indeck receives air emissions permit from EGLE

NILES — Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy officials announced Thursday that they have granted an air emissions permit to Indeck Energy Services ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 29, 2023 11:36 am

Berrien County

Berrien County encouraged to use opioid settlement funds to address drug-related deaths

ST. JOSEPH – A week after Berrien County Commissioners heard about plans to spend $8 million from a national opioid settlement, commissioners heard Thursday about ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 29, 2023 10:00 am

Crime/Court

South Bend man gets prison time for fleeing police

NILES — A South Bend man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien county Trial Court for leading police on a chase in Niles and ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 3:49 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board approves new explicit book policy

NILES — After several months of debate, Brandywine school board members unanimously adopted a new sexually explicit book and materials policy at their meeting Monday. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:44 am

Berrien County

Niles man gets prison time for fleeing police

ST. JOSEPH — A Niles man who fled from police last year was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Andrew Joseph Walker, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 25, 2023 1:11 pm

Crime/Court

Elkhart woman who drove car over Edwardsburg man’s legs avoids prison

CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman who seriously injured a man when she drove her car over his legs will get the chance to stay out ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for selling meth to undercover officer

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man currently in prison will be staying in prison after being sentenced for a new charge Friday in Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, September 23, 2023 5:00 am

Cassopolis

Cassopolis man resentenced to prison for operating a drug house

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man serving prison time was resentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Ryan Ray Deweerd, 39, of Cassopolis, was in court Friday for ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 22, 2023 6:30 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County finalizing spending plans for opioid settlement funds

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing plans to spend the $8 million-plus the county is getting in opioid settlement funds. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 22, 2023 7:00 am

Buchanan

Preliminary proceedings begin for Buchanan man charged with 14 counts of sex crimes

  NILES — Four women testified Monday that Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher forced them to have sexual relations with them in exchange for his representation. Fisher ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 18, 2023 6:04 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg man gets jail time for not complying with sex offender registry duties

CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man was sentenced to jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for failing to comply with sex offender registry reporting duties. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 18, 2023 4:00 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg man gets probation for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man was given a chance to stay out of prison and turn his life around on Swift & Sure probation Friday ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 18, 2023 10:00 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners commend Sheriff Bailey for years of work

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is more than three months away from his retirement, but Berrien County Commissioners are already paying tribute ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 15, 2023 4:00 pm

Cass County

Cassopolis man gets prison time for attempted murder, 9 felonies in 2022 Cass County shooting

CASSOPOLIS – A Cassopolis man who fired shots at cars in and around Cassopolis last summer was sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 15, 2023 1:11 pm

Community News

Madeline Bertrand Statue restored

ST. JOSEPH — A historic statue that was stolen from Madeline Bertrand County Park in March and returned in May has returned to its rightful ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 15, 2023 8:45 am

Brandywine Education

Book discussions continue at Brandywine school board meeting

NILES — Students’ access to sexually explicit books and a book donation from a national non-profit organization dedicated to spreading diverse literature were the main ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:00 am

Buchanan

Benton Harbor woman gets jail time for Buchanan theft

NILES — A Benton Harbor woman was sentenced to jail for stealing items from the Harding’s store in Buchanan. Lotonia Michelle Mojet, 53, of Benton ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 11, 2023 2:30 pm

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