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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

Crime/Court

Berrien Springs man gets prison time for sexually assaulting four girls

CORRECTION: In a previous version of this story, the headline incorrectly stated that Sheppler was sentenced to probation when the story stated he was sentenced ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, September 10, 2023 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles teen gets probation for sexually assaulting minor

NILES — It was an emotional morning Friday as a Niles teen was sentenced on criminal sexual conduct related charges in Berrien County Trial Court. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, September 9, 2023 5:00 am

Berrien County

MGLE hosts public hearing on Indeck air emissions request

NILES — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s virtual public hearing and information session Wednesday on Indeck Energy Services’ request to amend ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:00 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time for firing gun in road rage incident

 CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who fired a gun at others after a road rage incident was sentenced to a year in jail Friday in ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, September 2, 2023 5:00 am

Community News

Public hearing date set for Indeck air emissions permit request

NILES — The date and time has been set for a virtual informational meeting and public hearing on Indeck Energy Service’s request to amend its ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan man gets prison time for shooting at building

NILES — A Buchanan man is going to prison for firing a firearm at a building in Buchanan. Westley Paul Allen Gollon, 20, of Buchanan, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 2:00 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man gets probation for meth possession, vehicle theft, assault

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to probation in connection with charges from five separate incidents dating back to 2021. David Helmke, 39, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, August 26, 2023 5:00 am

Cass County

South Bend man gets prison time for 2020 Cassopolis robbery

 CASSOPOLIS — One of the men who took part in a 2020 armed robbery at a home in Cassopolis was sentenced to prison Friday in ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, August 25, 2023 1:25 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners talk election law changes

ST. JOSEPH — The 2024 election cycle is still months away, but Berrien County Commissioners are taking steps to get ready for the changes being ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, August 24, 2023 1:31 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board talks proposed explicit book protocols, false media reports

NILES — Discussion of proposed protocols for middle/high school student access to explicit books at Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting was overshadowed by brief, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 12:00 pm

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