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Crime/Court

Former sheriff’s department lieutenant gets jail time in embezzlement case

NILES — A former Berrien County Sheriff’s Department lieutenant was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Trent Michael Babcock pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 23, 2023 1:28 pm

Cass County

Meet the 2023 Miss Dowagiac Contestants — Contestants 7-9

DOWAGIAC — The 2023 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:58 am

Community News

Meet the 2023 Miss Dowagiac Contestants — Contestants 4-6

DOWAGIAC — The 2023 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 20, 2023 6:00 am

Business

Rep. Walberg visits Niles manufacturers

NILES — Niles was host to a special visitor Thursday. 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg visited and toured a pair of manufacturing facilities Thursday morning ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 19, 2023 6:03 pm

Cass County

Meet the 2023 Miss Dowagiac Contestants — Contestants 1-3

DOWAGIAC — The 2023 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be hosted at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center.  ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:34 pm

Berrien County

Author hosts book discussion on father’s relationship with MLK, civil rights movement

NILES — A local author hosted a discussion on her latest book detailing her white father’s role in the fight for black equality. Brenda Walker ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:30 pm

Cass County

Cass County K9 ‘Nellie’ retires

CASSOPOLIS — A local law enforcement dog was celebrated by the community after a successful career of saving lives. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office hosted ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 5:03 pm

Business

‘An overwhelming success’: DDA sees successful Hunter Ice Festival turnout

NILES — The Hunter Ice Festival took over downtown Niles this past weekend, much to the delight of those in attendance. The 19th annual event ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:30 pm

Cass County

Cassopolis nonprofit hosts MLK Day events

CASSOPOLIS — A local organization celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by engaging the community Saturday and Monday. Cassopolis-based nonprofit organization ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:45 pm

Brandywine Education

Niles Haunted House announces scholarship opportunities for local high school seniors

NILES — A local organization will be offering scholarship opportunities to Niles area seniors. The Niles Haunted House Board of Directors announced Monday that it ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:50 am

Buchanan

PHOTO STORY: Arianna Hankins crowned Miss Buchanan 2023

BUCHANAN — Arianna Hankins was crowned Miss Buchanan 2023 before a sold-out Buchanan High School Auditorium crowd Saturday night. Hankins was one of 11 contestants ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 16, 2023 6:30 pm

Community News

HOPE at Niles, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church host annual MLK Community Breakfast

NILES — Dozens of community members celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a community fellowship breakfast Monday morning at Mt. Calvary ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 16, 2023 4:56 pm

Community News

Edwardsburg Leo Club members receive Leo pins for community service work

EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Leo Club members recently earned their Leo pin for doing service work in the community.   Leo stands for leadership, experience and opportunity ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 16, 2023 12:39 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine Community honors school board members for annual recognition month

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Brandywine Community Schools is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, January 14, 2023 9:00 am

Berrien County

El Amigo Pepe to close restaurant, transition to food truck

NILES — A local restaurant will soon be closing its doors but the window to its food truck will remain open. El Amigo Pepe owners ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 13, 2023 2:02 pm

Uncategorized

Niles woman injured in single-vehicle Milton Township crash

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A Niles woman received minor injuries following a single-vehicle Milton Township crash Thursday evening, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 13, 2023 11:36 am

Berrien County

Leader Publications promotes managing editor

NILES — Maxwell Harden has been named the managing editor of Leader Publications’ weekly newspapers that includes Niles Daily Star, Dowagiac Daily News, Cassopolis Vigilant ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, January 13, 2023 6:00 am

Community News

Young Professionals to host inaugural Second Hand Second Chance Adult Prom

DOWAGIAC — A local organization is gearing up to host an event that will allow guests to create new prom memories as adults. The Young ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, January 12, 2023 4:18 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis nonprofit to host annual MLK Day celebration

CASSOPOLIS — A local nonprofit organization is gearing up to host its annual events celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Cassopolis-based ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 1:11 pm

Uncategorized

19th annual Hunter Ice Festival event schedule

NILES — The 19th annual Hunter Ice Festival is right around the corner. The annual event, which takes place from Friday, Jan. 13 to Sunday, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 4:03 pm

Community News

Local ice carvers enjoying Hunter Ice Festival prep

NILES — Approximately 32 tons of ice arrived in Riverfront Park last week, destined to be transformed into works of art at the 19th annual ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 3:58 pm

Brandywine Education

New-look Brandywine school board hosts first meeting of year

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine Community Schools Board of Education began 2023 with the election of officers and committee assignments during its meeting Monday ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 9:00 am

Berrien County

Niles man, Indiana man killed in two-semi Bertrand Township crash

BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and an Indiana man were killed in a two-semi Bertrand Township crash Monday afternoon, according to the Michigan State ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 9, 2023 10:35 pm

Berrien County

MSP investigating fatal two-semi Bertrand Township crash

BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A crash involving two semi trucks in Bertrand Township has been confirmed to be fatal, according to Michigan State Police. The MSP ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 9, 2023 6:12 pm

Berrien County

MSP investigating two-semi truck crash in Bertrand Township

NILES — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a Monday afternoon crash involving two semi trucks on US-12 and Portage Road in Bertrand Township. Injuries ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, January 9, 2023 4:34 pm

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