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Crime/Court

Jones man gets prison time for fatal Newberg Township crash

CASSOPOLIS — A Jones resident who drove recklessly causing the death of his passenger was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.      ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 20, 2024 12:58 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine sees second straight enrollment increase

NILES — The Brandywine school district has seen an increase in enrollment this fall, Superintendent Travis Walker told school board members at Monday’s meeting.      ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, September 19, 2024 2:43 pm

Brandywine Education

Debate continues at Brandywine on new Title IX rules

NILES — Brandywine School Board members continue to grapple with questions on how to handle new federal Title IX rules that expand protections for transgender ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 2:19 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan man gets prison time for drunk driving

NILES — A Buchanan man with a history of drinking and driving is going back to prison.      Richard Lee Chapman, 58, of Buchanan, pleaded ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 16, 2024 3:47 pm

Crime/Court

Niles woman gets prison time for home invasion

NILES — A Niles woman was also sentenced to prison for home invasion Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Roxie Kay Hall, 32, of Niles, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 16, 2024 1:50 pm

Cassopolis

Dowagiac man sentenced to prison for drug possession

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man is going back to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for possessing meth as a habitual ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 13, 2024 1:24 pm

Buchanan

County Commission receives update on 500 Circle project

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners got an update Thursday on the county’s 500 Circle project in Buchanan. The county bought the former American Electric ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, September 13, 2024 12:54 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan appoints George to City Commission

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan City Commission is back to full strength after Monday’s appointment of Raquell George to fill the vacancy left by the resignation ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:45 pm

Cassopolis

Area residents sentenced in Berrien County Court

NILES — Several area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse.    Brian Lee Lawson, 39, of Dowagiac, pleaded guilty ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:14 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for possessing weapon

NILES — A Niles man is going back to prison on a weapons charge after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 9, 2024 2:22 pm

Uncategorized

Buchanan City Commission to fill vacant seat during Monday meeting

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners will be choosing between a downtown business owner, a former city commissioner and a young business manager as they decide ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, September 9, 2024 11:38 am

Cassopolis

Rutherford wins Penn Township Treasurer Primary by two votes following recount

CASSOPOLIS — A recount of the contest for the Republican nomination for Penn Township Treasurer took place Friday afternoon after a last minute court hearing ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:08 am

Buchanan

Candidates emerge for vacant Buchanan commissioner seat

BUCHANAN — Three Buchanan city residents met Friday’s application deadline to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mayor Sean Denison Aug. 12. The ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:11 am

Crime/Court

Edwardsburg man gets probation for drug dealing

CASSOPOLIS – An Edwardsburg man is getting the chance to avoid a prison term after pleading guilty to drug dealing as a habitual offender.      ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, August 30, 2024 3:25 pm

Cass County

Board of Canvassers approve Penn Township Treasurer recount request

CASSOPOLIS — The recount of the contest for the Republican nomination for Penn Township Treasurer can move forward after action Wednesday morning by the Cass ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 2:04 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan looks to resurrect DDA

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners believe the best way to pursue participation in the Michigan Main Street program is to revive the Downtown Development Authority ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:44 am

Cassopolis

Hearing set for Penn Township Treasurer recount request

 CASSOPOLIS — A hearing has been set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the Cass County courthouse on whether a recount of the results ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, August 22, 2024 6:03 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine board members continue debate on policy changes

NILES — Brandywine School Board members appear to agree on the need to protect students in the light of new federal regulations, but they have ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:09 pm

Cass County

Penn Township Treasurer candidate seeks recount

PENN TOWNSHIP — There’s been some clarity in the race for the Republican nomination for Penn Township Treasurer.  What looked like a tie last week ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 11:24 am

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for assaulting girlfriend

NILES — A Niles man who severely beat his girlfriend last December was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, August 19, 2024 3:18 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan seeking applicants for mayor vacancy

BUCHANAN — Buchanan city officials have posted the process they will follow in filling the vacancy left by Mayor Sean Denison’s resignation earlier this week. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, August 16, 2024 1:59 pm

Cassopolis

Controversy surrounds Penn Township treasurer race

PENN TOWNSHIP — It looks like the Aug. 6 primary election isn’t quite over for one Cass County township.  Cass County Clerk/Register Monica McMichael confirmed ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, August 15, 2024 4:33 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor resigns

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan City Commission will soon have a new member and a new mayor after Mayor Sean Denison’s sudden resignation Monday night. His ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:47 pm

Crime/Court

Elkhart man gets prison time for fatal drunk driving crash

CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart man is going to prison for the next eight years after he drove while under the influence of controlled substances and ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, August 9, 2024 12:12 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board members debate Title IX policy changes

BRANDYWINE — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education met Monday and a significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussion on Title IX.  ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 12:24 pm

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