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Berrien County

Man killed in Bertrand Township crash identified

BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — Police have identified a man who died in a SUV vs. semi crash Jan. 26 in Bertrand Township. According to the Berrien ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:25 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine graduates create group to gather support for students, educators

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Twin siblings Ambrosia Neldon and Jasmine LaBine have fond memories of attending Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education meetings as eager ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 12:04 pm

Community News

Miss Dowagiac 2023 ready to represent community

DOWAGIAC — It was a weekend to remember for Amelia Jones.  The Dowagiac Union senior was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2023 Saturday at Dowagiac Middle School. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 30, 2023 2:07 pm

Business

Dowagiac businesses support 26th annual Ice Time Festival

DOWAGIAC — Veteran ice carvers will be among those returning to the Dowagiac Ice Time Festival on Saturday, February 4, as the community’s winter festival ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 30, 2023 12:23 pm

Cass County

South Bend man injured in single-vehicle Milton Township crash

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A South Bend man was injured after his vehicle ran off the road and crashed into a storage unit in Milton Township ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 30, 2023 11:35 am

Dowagiac

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 4: 13 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 just north of Dowagiac A SSO discharge report ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 30, 2023 10:27 am

Community News

Amelia Jones crowned Miss Dowagiac 2023

DOWAGIAC — After a night of sparkle, song and dance, a new Miss Dowagiac shined through to gain the coveted title and scholarship for the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 10:45 pm

Cass County

Three Rivers man injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash

CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Three Rivers man was injured in a two-vehicle Cass County crash Saturday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 4:51 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County administrator, corporate counsel receive ‘favorable’ evaluations

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette and Corporate Counsel Thaddeus Hackworth have received favorable evaluations in their annual performance review by Berrien County ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 3:00 pm

Berrien County

Local law enforcement officials release statement on death of Tyre Nichols

BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County law enforcement officials have released a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols by former members of the Memphis Police ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 2:20 pm

Crime/Court

Dowagiac man gets jail time, probation for drunk driving

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man received jail time and probation Friday at Cass County Circuit Court for drunk driving. Frederick Grady, 60, of Chestnut Street ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County’s lone women, family shelter hosts community open house

BENTON HARBOR — A local nonprofit recently offered community members a first-hand look at Berrien County’s only women and family homeless shelter. Emergency Shelter Services, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 8:13 am

Community News

Dowagiac’s Evelyn Williams to celebrate 100th birthday

DOWAGIAC — Evelyn Williams does not know what the big deal is about turning 100. The Dowagiac resident will be turning 100 years old on ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:00 am

Business

WATCH: Lyons Industries donates $10,000 to Youth Solutions’ Fund the Future campaign

DOWAGIAC — A campaign to help create opportunities for skills improvement for local students received a significant boost after a donation from a local business. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 27, 2023 2:09 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County K-9 ‘Maxx’ retires

ST. JOSEPH — Commissioners said goodbye to one of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officers at Thursday’s Berrien County Commissioners meeting. Sheriff Paul Bailey ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 26, 2023 4:14 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg teen, Watervliet man injured in two-vehicle Jefferson Township crash

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An Edwardsburg teen and a Watervliet man were injured Thursday morning following a two-vehicle crash on Daily Road in Jefferson Township, according ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:31 pm

Community News

Newly-minted DUS board trustee Christina Carpenter ‘excited’ to serve district

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ Feb. 16 Board of Education meeting will be the first of many for newly-appointed trustee Christina Carpenter. After years of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 26, 2023 12:15 pm

Business

Planning commission approves zoning for Round Barn brewpub in former Niles church

NILES — The Round Barn’s proposed Niles location moved one step closer toward becoming a reality Wednesday night at the Niles Planning Commission’s scheduled meeting. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 9:30 pm

Business

Ice Time Festival returns to Dowagiac Feb. 4

DOWAGIAC – No matter what Mother Nature offers up for weather, the 26th annual Ice Time Festival will take place Saturday, February 4. Dowagiac’s winter festival, a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:12 pm

Cass County

Former integrated schoolhouse to be restored by local group

VANDALIA — Underground Railroad Society of Cass County has recently purchased Brownsville School No. 1, 20559 Osborn St. in Cassopolis, MI.  This Calvin Township one-room ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:00 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac approves grant application for history museum upgrades

DOWAGIAC — A local history museum is one step closer to upgrading its facilities. During its meeting Monday at City Hall, the Dowagiac City Council ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:04 pm

Business

City council approves 2023 street pavement resurfacing program

NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles City Council voted unanimously to approve a ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 6:00 am

Buchanan

Berrien Community Foundation awards $190,000 in For Good Grants

BUCHANAN — Berrien Community Foundation’s recent For Good Grant awards totaling $190,000 are giving a boost in funding to projects that benefit families and communities across ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 3:50 pm

Dowagiac

Dowagiac appoints new board member

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union Schools’ new board member is no stranger to the community. After much deliberation, the school board voted for Christina Carpenter to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 23, 2023 11:30 pm

Lifestyles

PET OF THE WEEK: Toothless, of Animal Aid

Meet Toothless, a four-year-old black cat from Animal Aid of Southwestern Michigan. According to volunteers, Toothless is a young girl who has already had four ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 23, 2023 2:22 pm

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