Community News
Dowagiac approves plans for new fire department, DPS projects
DOWAGIAC — A new fire station is on the way for the City of Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council unanimously approved the final design and ...
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DEVELOPING NEWS
Dowagiac police investigating missing pilot, plane
DOWAGIAC — Authorities in Southwest Michigan are searching for a missing man who was last seen piloting a plane. At approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Sept. ...
by Max Harden, Monday, September 11, 2023 6:17 pm
Berrien County
Annual Ride to Remember honors 9/11 victims
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Hundreds of motorcyclists from Michiana and beyond kicked up their kickstands for a cause Sunday afternoon. The Berrien County Riders hosted its ...
by Max Harden, Monday, September 11, 2023 4:23 pm
Community News
Dowagiac native to speak about Dominican Republic montessori school
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac native is coming home next week to share the latest updates on a school she founded. Sarah Ludwig-Ross will be in ...
by Max Harden, Monday, September 11, 2023 12:24 pm
News
WATCH: Niles football rolls Three Rivers in home win
NILES — The Niles football team took care of business Friday night against visiting Three Rivers. The host Vikings dominated the Wildcats in a 56-8 ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, September 9, 2023 3:30 pm
High school football
Niles bounces back to rout Three Rivers 56-8
The Niles football team bounced back in a big way Friday night against visiting Three Rivers.
by Max Harden, Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:34 am
Business
Underground Laugh Lounge, The Study open in downtown Niles
NILES — A historic Niles building has a new lease on life as an entertainment venue filled with laughter and libations. Dozens of business owners, ...
by Max Harden, Friday, September 8, 2023 11:00 am
Business
Second annual Cars and Coffee car show returns to Cassopolis Sept. 16
DOWAGIAC — Cars of all makes and models will descend upon downtown Cassopolis next week. Savage Bean Coffeehouse and Theatre’s second annual Cars and Coffee ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, September 7, 2023 3:30 pm
Community News
Niles woman celebrates 75 years with Eastern Star
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A Niles resident was recognized for her decades of membership and dedication to an international organization. The Warsaw Chapter No. 88 ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, September 7, 2023 1:30 pm
Berrien County
Niles Scream Park opens Friday for 50th season
NILES — One of Niles’ most popular fall attractions is celebrating five decades of fun and fear this season. The Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, September 7, 2023 5:00 am
Brandywine Education
Brandywine Community Schools ready for new school year
NILES — After a summer away, students returned to Brandywine Community Schools last week for the 2023-2024 school year. Students at Merritt and Brandywine elementary ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 4:00 pm
Community News
Niles Charter Township pursues early voting agreement with Berrien County
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees is gearing up for the changes being instituted as the result of election law ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 3:15 pm
Community News
Annual Black Family Celebration returns to Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — Walter Ward Park was the place to be Saturday as the annual Black Family Celebration returned to the community. The event featured food ...
by Max Harden, Monday, September 4, 2023 4:00 pm
Community News
PHOTO STORY: Pokagon Band hosts annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians hosted its annual Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow Saturday and Sunday at the Pokagon Band’s Rodger Lake campus, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, September 4, 2023 11:00 am
Community News
Ferry Street Resource Center returns to neighborhood
NILES — A local nonprofit that lost its home when the historic Ferry Street School was destroyed in a fire three months ago has found ...
by Max Harden, Friday, September 1, 2023 6:30 pm
Dowagiac
Murphy sees hard work pay off with Titans roster spot
NASHVILLE — Caleb Murphy told reporters that he did not know what to expect when Tennessee Titans General Manager Ran Carthon called him to the ...
by Max Harden, Friday, September 1, 2023 4:30 pm
Dowagiac HS
WATCH: Dowagiac football bests Watervliet in home opener
Dowagiac — The Dowagiac football team took care of business Thursday night against Watervliet. The host Chieftains controlled the game from wire to wire in ...
by Max Harden, Friday, September 1, 2023 1:00 pm
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools welcomes back students for new school year
Dowagiac — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the 2023-2024 school year. In Dowagiac, Dowagiac Union ...
by Max Harden, Friday, September 1, 2023 9:00 am
Highh school football
Dowagiac football bounces back with 33-14 win over Watervliet in home opener
After a disappointing opener a week ago against South Haven, the Dowagiac Union football team responded in a big way Thursday night against visiting Watervliet.
by Max Harden, Friday, September 1, 2023 1:04 am
Cass County
Two injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — Two Granger men were hospitalized Thursday following a two-vehicle crash in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:27 pm
Community News
Niles Community Schools welcomes back students for 2023-24 school year
NILES — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the 2023-2024 school year. In Niles, Niles Community ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:30 pm
Cass County
Cass County leaders approve interim ambulance service agreement
DOWAGIAC — Cass County municipal leaders have approved a new ambulance contract that will keep communities covered for the next three months, at minimum. The ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, August 31, 2023 1:30 pm
Community News
Dowagiac native enjoying rookie season with Detroit Lions Cheerleaders
DOWAGIAC — A lifetime love for dance has propelled a Dowagiac native to the bright lights of the National Football League. Jacki W.-J. is gearing up ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:00 am
Dowagiac
Dowagiac Union Schools to interview trustee candidates Sept. 13
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education continues to move forward with the process of selecting a new trustee. The board will conduct ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 5:30 pm
Community News
Niles to pursue early voting agreement with Berrien County
NILES — The Niles City Council is taking steps to get ready for the changes being instituted as the result of election law changes last ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:30 am
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, November 26
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The college basketball lineup on Tuesday, which includes the San Diego State Aztecs squaring off against the Creighton…
How to Watch ACC Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26
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