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ballot proposals

Ballot proposal No. 2: collective bargaining

Proposal 2 amends the state constitution regarding collective bargaining. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:32 pm

Edwardsburg Chamber of Commerce

Expo showcases businesses

Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Business Expo Sept. 27 filled Hope United Methodist Church’s hall with almost 60 vendors spanning the spectrum of ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 4, 2012 6:03 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

New tax proposed

ST. JOSEPH — A new four-year dedicated property tax with a dual purpose could be imposed by the end of October by the Berrien County ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 4, 2012 5:41 pm

berrien county board of commissioners

Jail in compliance

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County’s jail was found to be in complete compliance when the Department of Corrections conducted its annual inspection Sept. 12-13. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, October 4, 2012 5:39 pm

ballot proposals

Ballot proposals No. 1: emergency manager law

Only Proposal 1 on the Nov. 6 ballot tries to repeal a law already on the books. Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 11:14 pm

Fat Cam's

Fat Cam’s adds spice

EDWARDSBURG — Cameron Horne isn’t fat and he’s not from the South, let alone New Orleans, though the 1993 Edwardsburg High School graduate sure does ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 9:57 pm

Berrien County Trial Court

Hempel wins round in legal battle

A Buchanan cab driver seriously injured in a Niles Charter Township crash almost two years ago won a battle in Berrien County Trial Court Monday, ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 5:25 pm

Niles Charter Township

Ruff leaving Niles Twp. F.D.

Niles Charter Township board received notification Monday night of Lt. Robert Ruff’s pending resignation to become North Berrien Fire Rescue chief. Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 1, 2012 8:47 pm

Niles Bottling Works

Niles bottler made celery soda

The story of Niles Bottling Works starts with celery soda. It encompasses Ring Lardner, gambling, baseball and men named “Bunny.” Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 1, 2012 8:42 pm

Cheri Hallwood

Costume party features author of children’s book

A Halloween costume party is being built around Niles children’s author Cheri Hallwood’s third book, “One Wish for Winifred Witch.” Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 1, 2012 8:26 pm

Berrien County Trial Court

Violent Niles man sent to prison

  Judge Dennis Wiley departed from sentencing guidelines in giving a Niles man 15 to 24 months in prison for beating up a woman. Isaac ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 1, 2012 4:52 pm

Berrien County Trial Court

Addict cleans out jewelry box

  A Niles woman who cleaned out a client’s jewelry box while tidying the house received 60 days in jail with 14 days credit and ... Read more

by John Eby, Monday, October 1, 2012 4:47 pm

cass county courts

Docket details drug cases, sends two to prison

CASSOPOLIS — A docket devoted entirely to drug cases sent two men to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:03 pm

Dowagiac Union High School

Couple creates popular parking app

“We started this specifically because we were lost” in East Lansing, Celeste Ross said of the Game Day Parking iPhone application she and her husband, ... Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 30, 2012 5:58 pm

Clip for the Cure

Salon plans annual ‘Clip for the Cure’

Fiesta Salon’s annual Clip for the Cure benefiting breast cancer research takes place Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more

by John Eby, Sunday, September 30, 2012 5:35 pm

Cass County Court

Niles woman pleads not guilty to 16 charges

CASSOPOLIS — Cecilia Cheney pleaded not guilty to 16 charges — all related to a fiery crash last fall in Milton Township that killed four ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 27, 2012 9:48 pm

Carol Moore

‘The Ready is not ready’

Are you Ready for a downtown venue for movies and live entertainment? Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:31 pm

Eagle Lake Elementary School

Aspiring chef visits White House

  Avery McNew wants to be a chef when the Eagle Lake third-grader grows up, so a highlight of her Aug. 20 trip to the ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:23 am

Eagle Lake Estates

Fund organized for fire victims

Tammy Kelley was victimized by fire as a child, so when a blaze Sept. 18 burned out two of her Eagle Lake Estates neighbors, she ... Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:14 am

Eagle Lake Elementary School

Edwardsburg adds three teachers

Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education Monday night hired three teachers. Read more

by John Eby, Thursday, September 27, 2012 11:12 am

Milton Township

Milton to consider Verizon request

Verizon Wireless’s special conditional use application, which may now be considered Oct. 15, would help plug a cell phone coverage gap in the middle of ... Read more

by John Eby, Wednesday, September 26, 2012 7:52 pm

McCoy Creek

Surfaced milk bottles’ source found

The pint milk bottle found in Buchanan’s McCoy Creek came from the William Calvin “W.C.” Rice Dairy. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:43 pm

Niles historic district ordinance

Public input on Niles historic district sought at hearing

There will be a public hearing at 6 p.m. Nov. 19, in the Niles City Council chambers at the fire station, 1345 E. Main St., ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:40 pm

Niles City Council

Labor contracts approved

Niles City Council Monday night approved four-year contracts with four labor groups represented by United Steelworkers Local 13729. Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:38 pm

Ontwa Township-Edwardsburg Police Department

Woman collects for Edwardsburg fire victims

Tammy Kelley was victimized by fire as a child, so when a blaze Sept. 18 burned out two of her Eagle Lake Estates neighbors, she ... Read more

by John Eby, Tuesday, September 25, 2012 10:31 pm

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