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Cass County

Vandalia man gets probation for failing to register as offender, assault

CASSOPOLIS — A Vandalia man was placed on probation after failing to report as a sex offender and then assaulting a homeowner when he broke ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, June 2, 2023 6:00 pm

Buchanan

Trial delayed for Buchanan man charged with 14 counts of sex crimes

NILES — The criminal case against Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher has been delayed until late July.  That news came last week at a pre-exam conference ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 10:54 am

Cass County

Cassopolis woman gets jail time after no-show in February

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis woman learned the consequences Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for failing to report for her original sentencing date in February.  ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, May 27, 2023 5:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan approves new city manager

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners made it official Monday as they voted to hire Benjamin Eldridge as the new city manager.  Eldridge currently works for ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail time, probation for fleeing police

NILES — Area residents were sentenced on a variety of charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court.  Cody Allen Milewski, 27, of Niles, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 22, 2023 3:33 pm

Berrien County

Niles man gets prison time for failing to register as sex offender

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for failing to register as a sex offender and resisting ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 15, 2023 5:09 pm

Community News

Indeck shuts down temporarily amid noise complaints

NILES – Residents near the Indeck natural gas power plant in Niles are getting a reprieve this week. Indeck officials are shutting down the plant ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 15, 2023 1:50 pm

Community News

Noise complaints over Indeck power plant continue in Niles

NILES — Dozens of Howard Township residents showed up again at Monday’s Niles City Council meeting to ask the city for help in getting relief ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 2:38 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for meth possession

NILES — A Niles resident with a long criminal history was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court.  Kaleb Charles Reid, 36, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 8, 2023 3:16 pm

Buchanan

Fehlner family donates $100,000 to Roti Roti Art Center

BUCHANAN — As a chemist, Thomas Fehlner knows what materials to mix to get the best results. When it comes to art, he also understands ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 8, 2023 6:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan names new city manager

BUCHANAN — It looks like Buchanan will soon have a new city manager. Buchanan City Commissioners interviewed three candidates Wednesday afternoon and decided at the ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, May 4, 2023 8:00 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail time for investment fraud scheme

NILES — A Niles man who convinced a childhood friend and the friend’s father to give him thousands of dollars to invest was sentenced to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:25 am

Cass County

Cass County Bar Association hosts annual Law Day event

CASSOPOLIS — Most people don’t relish the idea of going to court for any reason, but that’s especially true for those who are victims of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:11 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets jail time, probation for firing crossbow at person

NILES — A Niles man who fired a crossbow at a person in Niles was sentenced to jail and probation Monday in Berrien County Trial ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:00 am

Cassopolis

Dowagiac woman sentenced to probation for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — Jennifer L. Wilhite, 46, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was sentenced to 18 months probation, credit for four days ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, April 30, 2023 6:00 am

Crime/Court

Elkhart woman sentenced to probation for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart woman was sentenced for possession of methamphetamines.  Julie Anne Luce, 44, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamines and was ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, April 29, 2023 3:30 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg man gets prison time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — An Edwardsburg man with a history of drug use was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.  David Allen Thomas, 46, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, April 29, 2023 5:00 am

Buchanan

Buchanan attorney charged with 14 counts of sex crimes

NILES — Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher was arraigned Tuesday in Berrien County Trial Court on 14 charges relating to his alleged actions to force women ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:00 am

Community News

‘It’s frustrating’: Niles residents speak out about noise at power plant

NILES — Howard Township residents who live near the new Indeck Power Plant came to the Niles City Council meeting Monday looking for a solution ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:53 pm

Berrien County

Niles man gets prison time on weapons charges

NILES — A Niles man with an extensive criminal record was sentenced to prison on gun-related charges. Ernesto Santiago, 20, of Niles, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:47 am

Cass County

Cassopolis woman gets prison time for meth possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis woman was given the chance on probation after being found in possession of meth.  Pamela Jo Spicer-Waterson, 58, of Griffis Road ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, April 23, 2023 5:00 am

Berrien County

Berrien County discusses housing issues

ST. JOSEPH — Area landlords and renters could be getting more help in the future if Berrien County is successful in getting a national grant ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, April 22, 2023 12:00 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis man sentenced on drug possession charges

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man found to be in possession of drugs and a stolen trailer was sentenced to probation.  Joshua Raymond Reyna, 34, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, April 22, 2023 5:00 am

Cassopolis

South Carolina man gets prison time for Cass County sexual assault case

CASSOPOLIS — A South Carolina man already in prison for criminal sexual conduct was given another prison term for molesting a child nearly 20 years ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, April 21, 2023 1:58 pm

Cassopolis

Dowagiac man gets probation for child abuse, resisting police

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who resisted police after he was seen shoving his daughter was sentenced to probation.  David Westron Marko, 33, of East ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, April 16, 2023 6:30 pm

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