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Obituaries

Charles Jackson Easterling

January 16, 1947 – August 31, 2024 Charles “Chuck, GP, Dickie, My Daddy” Jackson Easterling, 77, of Vandalia, died Saturday, August 31, 2024 in the ... Read more

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

News

SMC’s Knight named National Defensive Player of the Week

DOWAGIAC — After helping her team beat the No. 22-ranked McHenry County Scots last weekend and setting the SMC record for digs in a single ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 5, 2024 1:18 pm

Business

Niles Scream Park opens for 2024 season Friday

NILES — A cursed ship, a creepy crypt and fearsome forest are just a few of the horrific sights awaiting guests at one of Niles’ ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, September 5, 2024 6:32 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan boys soccer earns 1-1 tie with Berrien Springs

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan soccer team had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Berrien Springs Tuesday. The Bucks led 1-0 at halftime on Caden ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 2:16 pm

Business

New Dowagiac storefront focuses on artists, crafters, vendors

DOWAGIAC — A new business is giving a once-vacant building a new, artistic lease on life. Here 4-U recently opened its doors at 57365 M-51 ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 4:24 pm

News

SMC volleyball goes 3-1 at Owen’s Invitational

FINDLAY, OHIO — The Southwestern Michigan College Volleyball Team went 1-1 on day two of the Owen’s Invitational and 3-1 on the weekend.  After falling ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:08 pm

Edwardsburg HS

Eddies roll Walkerton John Glenn 48-8 in season opener

WALKERTON, Ind. — Edwardsburg football’s road trip to Indiana ended in winning fashion Friday night. The Eddies scored 21 points in the first quarter on ... Read more

by Max Harden, Sunday, September 1, 2024 3:33 pm

Niles HS

Niles drops season opener to St. Joseph 30-7

ST. JOSEPH — The Niles football team’s season opener did not go as planned Friday night. After scoring the game’s first touchdown, the Vikings gave ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, August 31, 2024 10:52 am

Dowagiac HS

Chieftains defeat Rams 21-11 in season opener

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac football team’s season opener was a success last Friday. The Chieftains defeated South Haven 21-11 to win its first season opener ... Read more

by Max Harden, Saturday, August 31, 2024 9:56 am

Community News

Niles approves three-year utility rate increases

NILES — The Niles City Council moved 6-1 to approve three-year rate adjustments for the city’s electric, water and sewage customers during its meeting Monday. ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 30, 2024 3:30 pm

Cassopolis

Cassopolis Family Clinic Dental celebrates grand reopening

CASSOPOLIS — Community members, partners, and friends gathered at the Cassopolis Family Clinic Network Thursday to celebrate the reopening of the Cassopolis Family Clinic Dental ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 30, 2024 2:18 pm

News

Strong first half propels Buchanan to 32-6 win over Saugatuck in season opener

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan football team started the 2024 season in winning fashion Thursday night. The Bucks led wire to wire in a 32-6 victory ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 30, 2024 5:00 am

News

‘Bigger, stronger, faster’: 2024 Niles football team ready to make its mark

NILES — The sound of helmets crashing and whistles blowing has filled the air around Vikings Stadium this week as the Niles football team prepares ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:36 pm

Buchanan HS

Buchanan football team aims for postseason success

BUCHANAN — After an offseason of preparation and anticipation, the Buchanan football team is ready to kick off the 2024 season tonight against Saugatuck. “We’re ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 29, 2024 6:46 am

Community News

Dowagiac announces lead service line inventory program

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is making progress in its efforts to identify and plan to replace lead service lines throughout the community.  Working ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 29, 2024 5:00 am

Dowagiac

Dowagiac Union Schools welcomes back students for new school year

DOWAGIAC — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the 2024-2025 school year. In Dowagiac, Dowagiac Union ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3:04 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools welcomes back students for 2024-25 school year

NILES — After a summer away, students from across the area returned to school this week for the 2024-2025 school year. In Buchanan, Buchanan Community ... Read more

by Max Harden, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:36 am

Dowagiac

Murphy makes Titans’ 53-man roster

NASHVILLE — Former Dowagiac and Ferris State University standout Caleb Murphy has once again made the initial 53-man roster for the Tennessee Titans. The second-year ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 6:07 pm

Brandywine HS

Cassopolis volleyball bests Brandywine 3-1

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Cassopolis volleyball team earned a road win against Brandywine Monday. The Rangers defeated the Bobcats 25-18, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21 to ... Read more

by Max Harden, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:05 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan Community Schools announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Community Schools Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2024 inductees who will be formally inducted during halftime of the Bucks’ ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 26, 2024 2:44 pm

Business

Cassopolis antique, vintage store to close next month

CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis antique and vintage store will soon be closing its doors. Past, Presents and More, 149 S. Broadway St., Cassopolis, announced on ... Read more

by Max Harden, Monday, August 26, 2024 1:50 pm

Community News

Dowagiac seeks input on parks and recreation plan

DOWAGIAC — The City of Dowagiac is asking residents to help imagine the future of city parks and recreation opportunities as it prepares to create ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 23, 2024 4:35 pm

Berrien County

Keeping Michiana buzzing: Local beekeepers club celebrates five years

DOWAGIAC — A local club is celebrating five years of educating southwest Michigan about nature’s most famous pollinator. Established in 2019 by Theodore Schrader and ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 23, 2024 10:46 am

Brandywine HS

Ready for Warfield: Junior QB ready to lead Brandywine offense

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP –— When Brandywine football opens its season against Hartford on Thursday, there will be a new quarterback under center in junior Kaeden ... Read more

by Max Harden, Friday, August 23, 2024 10:29 am

Buchanan HS

Buchanan boys tennis splits with Edwardsburg

BUCHANAN — The Buchanan and Edwardsburg varsity tennis teams battled their way to a 4-4 draw on Tuesday Aug. 20. The two teams won three ... Read more

by Max Harden, Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:29 am

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