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Obituaries

DeMario Wicker

June 20, 1991 – September 8, 2024 DeMario Leon “Dmo” Wicker, 33, of Niles, died Sunday, September 8, 2024.  His life began June 20, 1991, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:31 am

Obituaries

Betty J. Forrest

Betty June Forrest, 90, of Niles and Granger, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Her life began October 12, 1933, in Niles, the third ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 20, 2024 8:24 am

Dowagiac

State testing shows Dowagiac schools closing COVID gap

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac elementary and middle school students posted improvements on standardized test results, with most scores surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to district results the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:14 pm

Business

Willowbrook Farms hosts Fall Festival, Market

CASSOPOLIS — Vendors and visitors from across Michiana descended on a local farm Sunday afternoon for a festive fall experience. Willowbrook Farms, 19555 Bulhand Dr., ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:32 am

Community News

Dowagiac Area History Museum to host annual fundraiser Sept. 18

DOWAGIAC — A local history museum is gearing up for the return of one of its biggest fundraisers. The Dowagiac Area History Museum’s annual Keep ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:48 am

Community News

Revived Niles-Buchanan NAACP chapter elects new officers

NILES — A historical organization aiming to help address the needs of the community has returned to the Niles area with new leadership. The revived ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:45 am

Berrien County

County Historical Association raising funds to create Leader Publications Archives

NILES — A local organization is raising funds to preserve and interpret the history, heritage and culture of Berrien County and the surrounding areas. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:43 am

Edwardsburg

Police investigate fatal Porter Township crash

PORTER TOWNSHIP — A person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash in Porter Township Friday night, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:16 am

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac football runs away with 48-16 win over Parchment

DOWAGIAC — It was a birthday to remember for Duane Davis. The Dowagiac Union football coach saw his team shut down visiting Parchment in the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:53 am

Community News

Dowagiac VFW hosts inaugural car show

DOWAGIAC — Motorheads from Dowagiac and beyond descended upon the city Wednesday for a good cause. The Dowagiac VFW Post 1855 hosted its inaugural Car, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 13, 2024 1:09 pm

Cassopolis

SMC hosts fall Campus Bash

DOWAGIAC — New and current students at Southwestern Michigan College had the opportunity to learn more about opportunities on campus and in the community, while ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:29 am

Community News

SMC women’s basketball, City of Dowagiac team up for fire hydrant painting project

DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College women’s basketball team traded basketballs for paint brushes Friday morning. The team volunteered to paint fire hydrants throughout the ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:33 pm

Education

Eagle Lake Elementary evacuated due to small fire

EDWARDSBURG — Eagle Lake Elementary School was evacuated following a small fire Tuesday morning, according to Edwardsburg Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Courtney Szucs. “The Superintendent’s ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 4:13 pm

Cass County

Eastern Equine Encephalitis, West Nile virus detected in Cass County

CASS COUNTY — The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department is calling on residents to take precautionary measures after the recent identification of Eastern Equine Encephalitis ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 2:44 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Public Schools awarded federal grant to address aging bus fleet

CASSOPOLIS — Facing the need to replace aging school buses the Cassopolis Public Schools sought and was awarded a federal grant to replace three 19 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:33 pm

News

Niles cross country sweeps Fennville Open

FENNVILLE — The Niles cross country teams made their presence known in last Saturday’s Fenn Open in Fennville.  The Vikings boys and girls teams both ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:26 am

Education

Meet the candidates running for Edwardsburg’s school board

EDWARDSBURG — Listed below are Q&As with candidates for Edwardsburg Public Schools’ Board of Education who are running for three open seats in the Nov. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 9, 2024 1:56 pm

Business

Dollar General adds produce to Niles location

NILES — Dollar General has announced it recently remodeled its store at 2561 Detroit Rd., Niles. In addition to the same categories, brands and products ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 9, 2024 11:24 am

Dowagiac HS

Dowagiac grad helps Calvin University win inaugural football game

GRAND RAPIDS — College football’s newest program earned a victory in its first-ever game Saturday and a Dowagiac native was a key reason why. The ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, September 9, 2024 10:45 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan football falls to White Pigeon 16-9

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan football team fell to visiting White Pigeon Friday night in a slugfest. Trailing 8-0 in the second quarter, quarterback Jake Franklin ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 7, 2024 9:56 am

News

Niles football rebounds with 46-0 win over rival Lakeshore

NILES — Niles head coach Scot Shaw said his team talked in great detail about needing to respond this week against Lakeshore after its disappointing ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, September 7, 2024 8:37 am

Crime/Court

Former Niles area resident gets jail time, probation for criminal sexual conduct

CASSOPOLIS — A former Niles area resident was sentenced to jail and probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court for molesting two young children. Calvin ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 6, 2024 3:01 pm

Community News

New Niles Rotary Club seeks new members, outreach

NILES — Last month, community members celebrated the re-introduction of the new Niles Rotary Club to the area. Coffee, donuts, and great conversations were had ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:19 pm

Community News

Dowagiac residents give input on city parks, rec plan

DOWAGIAC — Community members gathered at Dowagiac Middle School Tuesday to help imagine the future of city parks and recreation opportunities as the City of ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 6, 2024 1:01 pm

Obituaries

Garland “Smitty” Smith

July 24, 1932 – September 1, 2024 Garland M. Smith “Smitty”, 92, of Dowagiac, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, September 6, 2024 6:00 am

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