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Dowagiac

Dowagiac athletes reflect on North American Indigenous Games experience

DOWAGIAC — A pair of Dowagiac athletes were able to represent both their community and their tribe on a continental stage this summer. Senior Josh ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 28, 2023 3:30 pm

Community News

Lifeplan to host inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser

NILES — Lifeplan is gearing up to host its inaugural Hope Tournament Pickleball Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 9 at Plym Park, 401 Marmot St., Niles. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 28, 2023 2:15 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for apartment break-in

NILES — A Niles resident who broke into an area apartment last year was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Seth Torrese ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 28, 2023 1:10 pm

High school football

Purlee’s Edwardsburg coaching debut spoiled with 56-12 loss to West Catholic

The Edwardsburg football team’s first game of the Dan Purlee era did not go as planned Friday night. Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, August 26, 2023 12:57 pm

Community News

Dowagiac dedicates police department to Michigan’s first black police chief

DOWAGIAC — Family, friends and community members gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the life and legacy of a Dowagiac native who also served as Michigan’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 24, 2023 4:30 pm

Business

Local nonprofit project aims to increase access to fitness, wellness

NILES — A Niles woman is aiming to make sure community members of all ages have an opportunity to pursue fitness and wellness. Daysha Amster ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:08 pm

Brandywine Education

Niles Scream Park awards scholarships to area students

NILES — The Niles Haunted House Board of Directors has announced the graduates who will receive scholarships from the Niles Scream Park Community Project. According ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 1:15 pm

Crime/Court

Niles man gets prison time for for fleeing, eluding police

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Aidan Michael Aguilar, 25, of Niles, pleaded guilty to two ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 22, 2023 5:00 am

Business

Niles couple opens new mobile beverage service

NILES — A Niles couple’s new business venture is providing southwest Michigan with tasty drinks and sweet treats. Jeff and Lynn Robson recently opened their ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 21, 2023 3:37 pm

Community News

Niles High hosts Fall Sports Pep Rally

NILES — Fans packed the Viking Stadium stands Sunday evening to usher in another school year with athletes from every fall sport. Niles High School ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 21, 2023 12:30 pm

Business

PHOTO STORY: 32nd annual Rod and Roll cruises through Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — The revving of vintage engines filled the streets of downtown Dowagiac Saturday morning as car enthusiasts from across Michiana convened for a beloved ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:30 pm

Cass County

Cass County leaders scramble in wake of Pride Care closure

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — The abrupt closure of Pride Care Ambulance Service has several Cass County communities working on how to address the medical needs of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 18, 2023 11:00 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan exhibitors share Berrien County Youth Fair experiences

BUCHANAN — A trio of Buchanan exhibitors are enjoying another year of making Berrien County Youth Fair memories. Cora Weinberg, Lexi Herrman and Katelyn Dargus ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 18, 2023 8:00 am

Business

New name, new vision: Niles sports complex enters next act under new ownership

NILES — The new owners of a Niles building are preparing to provide area athletes with the means to improve their skills and performance. Local ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 17, 2023 1:38 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man arrested on several drug, weapon charges

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man was arrested on several drug, weapon and theft charges Wednesday after an extensive police chase, according to authorities. At approximately ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 2:55 pm

Community News

Dowagiac pastor explores the lives of five Methodist abolitionists in new book

DOWAGIAC — Christopher Momany has long had a passion for writing.  The pastor of First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., Dowagiac, has been ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:50 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County inmate dies at hospital

ST. JOSEPH — An inmate of the Berrien County Jail died at an area hospital Tuesday morning, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department. At ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 11:23 am

Community News

Dowagiac addresses blighted downtown property

DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac property that has long been a cause for concern by the community was addressed by the Dowagiac City Council Monday night. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 4:30 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools to keep ‘Chieftains’ logo

DOWAGIAC — The Chieftains logo is here to stay. The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education released a joint statement Monday night during its August ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 1:13 pm

Cass County

Inaugural Russ Fest promotes Cass County arts, parks

VOLINIA TOWNSHIP — A group of local organizations teamed up to host an event promoting both the arts and Cass County’s rich history and natural ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 14, 2023 4:32 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County Youth Fair opens in Berrien Springs

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien County Youth Fair fairgrounds came to life Monday morning as the 2023 fair officially got underway. The fair, which takes ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 14, 2023 2:30 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac man killed in Howard Township crash

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Howard Township early Monday morning, according to Michigan State Police. MSP Niles ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 14, 2023 10:38 am

Buchanan

Honor Credit Union hosts ribbon-cutting for new Buchanan location

BUCHANAN — A local financial institution is ready for business after relocating to its new space. Honor Credit Union hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 11, 2023 2:05 pm

Cass County

Former integrated schoolhouse to be preserved by local group

CASSOPOLIS — A local historical project is moving forward with a new plan. The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County announced it is changing its ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 11, 2023 11:21 am

Cass County

Cass County Fair a success for community

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Fairgrounds were put to good use during the first week of August. The Cass County Fair said goodbye to this ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 10, 2023 1:00 pm

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