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Brandywine HS

Dowagiac ready for homecoming game against Brandywine

DOWAGIAC — The Brandywine football team travels to Dowagiac tonight to face off against the Dowagiac Chieftains in the Chieftains’ homecoming game. The game is ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, October 4, 2024 11:40 am

Cass County

Dowagiac Police, Fire host Coffee with a Cop event

DOWAGIAC — Wednesday was National Coffee with a Cop Day and Dowagiac police officers and firefighters stopped by the Cass County COA Front Street, 227 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 3, 2024 7:02 pm

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac girls golf wins SAC Lakeshore title

RICHLAND — The Dowagiac varsity golf team stepped up to win the SAC Lakeshore Division Championship Wednesday at Eastern Hills. The Chieftains shot 387 to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:51 pm

Business

Hydro opens technology center in Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — A local company has expanded its footprint in Cassopolis. Dozens of Community members, partners, and friends gathered at the Midwest Energy and Communications ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, October 3, 2024 7:27 am

Brandywine Education

Brandywine Community Schools board member resigns; district accepting applications

CORRECTION – An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that the recall against Payne, McCombs and McKee was due to “Micromanaging the district and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:27 pm

Buchanan HS

Buchanan earns Senior Night win over Edwardsburg

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan volleyball team made sure to make the most of its Senior Night. The Bucks defeated Edwardsburg 25-17,17-25,25-14,25-15 Monday in non-conference action ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 10:35 am

Business

Niles sees successful annual Apple Festival over weekend

NILES — The 52nd annual Four Flags Area Apple Festival has successfully concluded, leaving attendees and organizers thrilled with the turnout and events. The four-day ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 30, 2024 12:04 pm

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Apple Festival Grande Parade rolls through Niles

NILES — Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Downtown Niles to watch the annual Apple Festival Grande Parade Saturday afternoon. The annual festival kicked ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, September 29, 2024 10:34 am

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac earns 63-6 road win over Benton Harbor

BENTON HARBOR — The Dowagiac football team ran over and around host Benton Harbor Friday night.  The Chieftains dominated in all phrases to the tune ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, September 29, 2024 8:52 am

Brandywine HS

Buchanan rolls rival Brandywine 48-8

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The 65th matchup between rivals Brandywine and Buchanan took place Friday night and the visiting Bucks came out on top. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 28, 2024 9:31 am

Crime/Court

Area man gets prison time for meth possession

  CASSOPOLIS — A homeless man with nearly as many convictions as years of life is going back to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 28, 2024 5:00 am

News Main

Niles downs Sturgis in 62-0 homecoming rout

NILES — The Niles football team spread the love around in Friday’s homecoming game against visiting Sturgis. Six Vikings found the end zone in a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 27, 2024 11:07 pm

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac volleyball sweeps Brandywine 3-0

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac volleyball team swept Brandywine 3-0 in Lakeland Conference play. The Chieftains took set one 25-11, set two 25-16 and set three ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 27, 2024 8:53 am

Community News

Local club track program celebrates season with banquet

NILES — A local AAU track team recently celebrated its season with its inaugural team banquet.  Friends and family gathered at St. Mark Catholic Parish ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:37 pm

Berrien County

Driver arraigned in Saylor’s Pizza crash

NILES — The driver who crashed a vehicle into the Niles Saylor’s Pizza Port Tuesday morning has been arraigned on charges resulting from the crash, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:01 am

Cass County

Police searching for suspect in Vandalia shooting

VANDALIA — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who reportedly shot a man after an argument ensued outside a home in ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:48 pm

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac volleyball goes 1-2 at Bridgman quad

BRIDGMAN — The Dowagiac volleyball team went 1-2 at the Bridgman quad Monday night. The Chieftains were defeated by Lakeshore 24-26 and 20-25, while they ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:19 am

Dowagiac

SMC launches new tuition-free scholarship program

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College believes its new free tuition scholarship program, the Green Light Guarantee, reinforces its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 23, 2024 5:01 pm

Dowagiac

PHOTO STORY: SMC women’s hoops promotes reading, sportsmanship at Niles schools

NILES — The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball continued its efforts to give back to the community last week, this time with Niles Community Schools. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 23, 2024 3:46 pm

Business

Edwardsburg Area Chamber hosts annual Fall Festival

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg community got into the fall spirit Saturday. The Edwardsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual fall festival at the Edwardsburg ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 23, 2024 10:12 am

Edwardsburg HS

Edwardsburg football shuts down Three Rivers 32-0

EDWARDSBURG — The Eddies earned a 32-0 victory over the visiting Wildcats Friday night. Grady Ostrander had 65 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, September 22, 2024 11:12 am

Brandywine HS

Brandywine falls to Berrien Springs 63-16 in Lakeland Conference opener

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Brandywine football team found tough sledding against the Shamrocks of Berrien Springs Friday night, falling 63-16 in Lakeland Conference play. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:58 am

News

Sam Rucker runs for five touchdowns, leads Niles to 56-0 win over Otsego

NILES — The Niles football team extended its win streak to three games Friday night against visiting Otsego. The Vikings jumped out to a 56-point ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:24 am

Cassopolis HS

Cassopolis falls to Hartford 37-36 in Homecoming thriller

CASSOPOLIS —The Cassopolis football team dropped a hazy Homecoming night heartbreaker to Hartford Friday night. The Huskies scored the go-ahead touchdown with just over one ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:10 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan football downs Benton Harbor 47-8

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan football team took care of business Friday night against Benton Harbor. The Bucks dominated both sides of the ball on their ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:45 am

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