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Berrien County

Area men get jail time, probation for sex-related crimes

NILES — Two area men were sentenced to jail and probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for sex-related crimes. Gregory Vaughn Schanick, 32, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6:08 am

Berrien County

Niles man gets prison time on multiple charges

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on drug, assault and firearm charges. Samuel Mickey Chase, 50, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 10, 2024 3:38 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis man sentenced for possessing gun as felon

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man who mistakenly thought he could hunt with a muzzleloader even though he’s a convicted felon was sentenced to fines and ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, June 7, 2024 1:19 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners visit Niles

NILES — Berrien County Commissioners came to Niles Thursday for their second night meeting of the year and learned more about what is going on ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, June 7, 2024 10:55 am

Berrien County

Area residents sentenced to jail, probation

NILES — Area residents were given jail and/or probation sentences Monday in Berrien County Trial Court.      William Kasey Kennedy, 36, of Benton Harbor, pleaded ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 2:30 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for extorting, touching minor

NILES — A Niles man is going to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for inappropriately touching an underage girl and ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 3, 2024 1:57 pm

Cass County

Man who entered Cass County illegally sentenced to prison for meth delivery

CASSOPOLIS –  A man living in Chicago who illegally entered the United States from Mexico was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, June 1, 2024 5:00 am

Crime/Court

Indiana man gets prison time for robbing Niles gas station

NILES — An Indiana man who robbed a Niles gas station was sentenced to prison Friday in Berrien County Trial Court. Raymond Michael Angotti, 46, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, June 1, 2024 5:00 am

Buchanan

$3.5 million boutique hotel planned for downtown Buchanan

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan City Commission has approved a 12-year obsolete property rehabilitation tax break for a new development project in downtown Buchanan. An investment ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:05 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan lawyer charged sex crimes takes plea deal

ST. JOSEPH — Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher will be sentenced in early July on criminal sexual conduct and prostitution charges after accepting a plea deal ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, May 24, 2024 6:40 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac residents sentenced on drug charges

CASSOPOLIS – Three Dowagiac residents were sentenced to probation on drug charges Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Kimberly Kay Swayer, 50, of Dewey Street ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, May 24, 2024 12:50 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Commissioners receive election update

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Commissioners heard an early election update from County Clerk Sharon Tyler at their weekly meeting Thursday. In action, commissioners approved ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:05 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine superintendent thanks community for bond approval

NILES — Brandywine school district officials took time at Monday’s Board of Education meeting to thank district residents for supporting the district’s $22 million bond ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:39 am

Crime/Court

Area residents sentenced to probation in Berrien County court

NILES — Several area residents were sentenced to probation on a variety of charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Nicholas Anthony Austin, 26, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 20, 2024 2:07 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time for failing to register as sex offender

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced to a year in jail Friday in Cass County Circuit ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 20, 2024 11:58 am

Cassopolis

Marcellus man gets prison time for shooting man during food argument

CASSOPOLIS — A Marcellus man who shot his girlfriend’s brother in the midst of an argument over a steak is going to prison after being ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:00 am

Berrien County

Judge rules on 3 motions in Johnson case

NILES — Motions were heard this week in the case of the Buchanan man who allegedly drove drunk and killed a Berrien County Road Department ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, May 18, 2024 5:00 am

Buchanan

King to challenge Denison in recall election

Former Buchanan City Commissioner Scott King has thrown his hat in the ring to challenge Mayor Sean Denison in the upcoming recall election this November. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:48 pm

Crime/Court

Niles teen pleads guilty in Niles shooting

NILES — A Niles teen has pleaded guilty to one count in connection to a shooting on South 11th Street in January. Sawyer Matthew Holloway will ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, May 9, 2024 3:10 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine superintendent discusses next steps after bond election passes

NILES — Brandywine Superintendent Travis Walker expressed gratitude Tuesday for the support of Brandywine school district voters in approving a $22 million bond issue. Residents ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:21 pm

Berrien County

South Bend woman gets prison time for role in Buchanan, Niles robberies

NILES — A South Bend woman who acted as the lookout on two robberies last June in the Niles and Buchanan areas is going to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, May 6, 2024 11:39 am

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor to face recall vote

BUCHANAN — Berrien County Clerk Sharon Tyler has certified the recall signatures submitted against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison and has called for a recall election ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Sunday, May 5, 2024 11:28 am

Cass County

Cass County to pursue drug enforcement, senior services millage renewals

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners made it official Thursday as they voted to place the renewal of the drug enforcement millage on the Aug. 6 ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, May 3, 2024 2:40 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine bond proposal election Tuesday

NILES — Additions for a new performing arts center and career technical education will be on the way at Brandywine Middle/High School as well as ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:31 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation for sending explicit photo to minor

NILES — A Niles man who sent an explicit photo to a minor was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Karl George ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:42 am

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