Berrien County
Area residents receive probation sentences
NILES — Three area residents are getting the chance to turn their lives around on probation after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...
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Crime/Court
Niles man gets probation on cocaine, meth charges
NILES — A Niles resident received probation for drug-related charges Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. Brock Allen Moore, 24, of Niles, pleaded guilty to ...
by Max Harden, Monday, December 12, 2022 6:30 pm
College football
Murphy sack and forced fumble leads Ferris State back to championship game
The Ferris State football team punched its ticket to the Division II Football National Championship Game.
by Max Harden, Saturday, December 10, 2022 5:47 pm
Community News
New Niles Charter Township supervisor ready to work
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A new leader was at the helm during Monday’s Niles Charter Township Board of Trustees meeting. After serving the Niles Charter ...
by Max Harden, Friday, December 9, 2022 10:45 am
Business
Niles Brewing Company to host anniversary celebration this weekend
NILES — A local business will be celebrating its birthday with the community this weekend. The Niles Brewing Company is continuing its Two-year Anniversary Celebration ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 8, 2022 7:21 pm
Community News
Dowagiac city council approves construction manager for new fire station
DOWAGIAC — A new fire station is on the horizon for the City of Dowagiac. The Dowagiac City Council recently approved an agreement with Frederick ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 8, 2022 5:24 pm
Cass County
Xi Delta Nu donates $1,000 to DPFD Shop With A Hero program
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Police and Fire Departments received a $1,000 donation from local sorority Xi Delta Nu. Each year, the DPFD works throughout the ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 8, 2022 9:54 am
Business
Carolers to convene in downtown Dowagiac for holiday shopping event
DOWAGIAC — A group of local businesses are gearing up to provide community members with a special event fit for the holiday season Thursday night. ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 3:20 pm
Business
WellNow Urgent Care opens in Niles
NILES — Local residents now have a new place to go to obtain the health care services they need. WellNow Urgent Care, 930 S. 11th ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 1:02 pm
High school basketball
Niles drops season opener to Clay 75-54
The Niles boys basketball team came up short against visiting South Bend Clay in its season-opener Tuesday night.
by Max Harden, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 12:07 pm
Berrien County
Berrien County Sheriff talks Niles Township police millage
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Residents of Niles Charter Township will soon see a boost in police presence thanks to the recent passage of a millage. ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 4:22 pm
Community News
Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Candlelight Christmas Parade
DOWAGIAC — The city of Dowagiac shut down Front Street and visitors from across southwest Michigan lined the sidewalks, cup of hot cocoa in hand, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, December 5, 2022 5:00 pm
Business
Organizers, attendees call sold-out drag brunch a success
DOWAGIAC — Under sparkling lights, drag queens took center stage in front of a sold-out crowd for a Saturday fundraiser brunch in downtown Dowagiac. Stay ...
by Max Harden, Sunday, December 4, 2022 5:10 pm
Cass County
Cass County Courts host 20th annual Adoption Day Celebration
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Circuit Court courtroom was full of smiling faces on Tuesday, November 22nd as court staff and community members gathered for ...
by Max Harden, Saturday, December 3, 2022 8:00 am
Community News
Edwardsburg gathers for annual tree lighting ceremony
EDWARDSBURG — The community of Edwardsburg gathered Thursday evening to kick off the season and light the tree located across from the Edwardsburg Area Historical ...
by Max Harden, Friday, December 2, 2022 2:20 pm
Community News
Ascension Borgess-Lee Foundation hosts annual Tree of Love ceremony
DOWAGIAC — Wednesday was a day to remember for Jessica Burger. The Dowagiac resident, who had just finished her last round of chemotherapy, was the ...
by Max Harden, Friday, December 2, 2022 12:07 pm
Community News
Niles Charter Township Board appoints Durm-Hiatt as township supervisor
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township has a new township supervisor, and she is a familiar face in the community. Wednesday, after hours of ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 1, 2022 1:02 pm
Community News
Niles city council votes against purchase of electric pickup trucks
NILES — Electric vehicles were the topic at hand during Monday’s Niles City Council meeting. The council voted unanimously against approving the emergency purchase of ...
by Max Harden, Thursday, December 1, 2022 9:00 am
Community News
Dowagiac church to host annual holiday décor, cookie walk fundraiser
DOWAGIAC — A local church group’s latest fundraising event will encourage community members to bring their Christmas spirit and sweet tooth along for the ride. ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 4:46 pm
News Main
Niles basketball teams host inaugural Viking Madness event
NILES — A pair of local high school basketball teams put on a show for the community Tuesday night. Niles High School’s boys and girls ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 3:13 pm
Local Government
Niles DDA calls Small Business Saturday a success
NILES — Cold yet sunny weather proved to be a winning combination for Small Business Saturday, which took over downtown Niles this past weekend. Hosted ...
by Max Harden, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 2:00 pm
Community News
Niles City Council welcomes new members
NILES — The Niles City Council welcomed two new members to its ranks. Tim Rogers and Michael Thompson were sworn-in as first time members of ...
by Max Harden, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:59 pm
Community News
Popular demand propels Dowagiac holiday drag brunch to new location
DOWAGIAC — An upcoming Dowagiac event has been relocated due to popular demand. Due to unprecedented demand for tickets, the Stay Dowagiac Collective’s announced its ...
by Max Harden, Monday, November 28, 2022 2:15 pm
Community News
Santa on The River celebrates 60 years
NILES — A local tradition was celebrated with much fanfare Sunday evening. People from Niles and beyond descended on the Corewell Health Niles Hospital riverside ...
by Max Harden, Monday, November 28, 2022 1:27 pm
Business
Vagabond Girls Boutique opens in downtown Niles
NILES — A new clothing store recently opened its doors in downtown Niles. The Vagabond Girls Boutique and Artisan Marketplace, 218 N. Front St., Niles, ...
by Max Harden, Monday, November 28, 2022 10:20 am
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