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Buchanan

Fisher gets jail, probation in criminal sexual conduct case

ST. JOSEPH — Buchanan attorney Lanny Fisher will spend the next year in jail and the next five years on probation after being sentenced Wednesday ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 7:19 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man sentenced to prison on drug, gun charges

 CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man charged in two separate incidents involving drugs and guns was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.      ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, June 28, 2024 2:23 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine school board talks budgets, finances

NILES — Budgets and finances were the main topics of discussion at Monday’s Brandywine Board of Education meeting. Members held a budget hearing on the ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:57 am

Brandywine Education

Election Commission rejects recall language against Brandywine board members

ST. JOSEPH – Recall wording against three Brandywine Board of Education members was rejected Monday by the Berrien County Election Commission. Retired Brandywine Superintendent John ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 24, 2024 5:10 pm

Berrien County

Berrien Springs man gets prison time for $50,000+ identity theft scheme

NILES — A Berrien Springs man was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court here after being convicted of an elaborate scheme involving identity theft ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 24, 2024 12:25 pm

Buchanan

Holmes to run for Buchanan City Commission

BUCHANAN — The “Unity Ticket” running against three incumbent Buchanan City Commissioners has been completed with the addition of Buchanan native Lorilie Holmes as she ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 24, 2024 11:34 am

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets additional prison time on multiple charges

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man already in prison in Indiana was given additional prison terms after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Cole ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Saturday, June 22, 2024 5:00 am

Brandywine Education

Recall wording submitted against Brandywine school board members

ST. JOSEPH — Recall wording has been submitted against four Brandywine Board of Education members. A clarity hearing on the proposed wording is set for ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:00 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets probation, tether for running drug house

NILES — A Niles man arrested in April for operating a drug house was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Dustin Lisle Smith, 37, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, June 17, 2024 12:04 pm

Buchanan

Lowery to run for Buchanan City Commission

BUCHANAN — Another candidate has joined what has been called the “Unity Ticket” by proponents of the recall effort against Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison. Buchanan ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:25 pm

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

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