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Scoreboard

Daily Data: Tuesday, April 5

BASEBALL Preseason Poll Division 1 Orchard Lake St. Mary Grand Blanc Birmingham Brother Rice Grand Ledge Woodhaven Livonia Stevenson Mattawan Howell Temperance Bedford Hartland Detroit ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 4, 2022 11:52 pm

Buchanan

Buchanan High School wins Sen. LaSata’s Southwest Michigan Spirit Tournament

NILES — A government official is giving a local high school recognition for showcasing its school spirit.  Buchanan High School was named the winner of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 4, 2022 5:13 pm

Berrien County

Body found in St. Joseph River confirmed to be missing motorist

The body of a motorist reported missing Saturday has been found in the St. Joseph River, according to the Michigan State Police. At approximately 8 ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, April 4, 2022 9:44 am

Cass County

Jury finds Niles man guilty of illegal entry after he forced himself into ex’s home

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was found guilty of felony drunk driving and illegal entry into a residence in Cass County Court Thursday. A jury ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, April 1, 2022 5:40 pm

Giving

Mount Calvary Church to host mobile food pantry Saturday

NILES — A Niles church will be providing food assistance this weekend. The Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry, which provides fresh produce to area families ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, March 31, 2022 2:05 pm

Buchanan

ON THE HUNT: Find an Easter egg hunt or bunny visit nearby

The Easter Bunny will be hopping through southwest Michigan, hiding Easter eggs at various community spaces. Find out where you can participate in these holiday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, March 31, 2022 11:09 am

Youth wrestling

Dowagiac sends 17 to MYWAY State Finals

The Dowagiac Youth Wrestling team had 17 grapplers compete in the Michigan Youth Wrestling Association state finals at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo last weekend. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:59 pm

Cass County

Car crashes into Mill Pond in Dowagiac

WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Cassopolis woman was injured when her vehicle crashed into Mill Pond Wednesday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 6:02 pm

Business

‘Sharing the pot’: Local municipalities to receive marijuana tax revenue this week

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local municipalities and counties invested in the marijuana industry will soon be reaping the benefits. The Michigan Department of Treasury recently announced ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:33 pm

High school track & field

Daily Data: Wednesday, March 30

TRACK & FIELD At Edwardsburg Girls Results EDWARDSBURG 89, DOWAGIAC 40 100: 1. Makayla Hill (D) 13.94, 2. Emmalee Hayden (ED) 14.04. 3. Allysa Bennett ... Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00 am

High school wrestling

Lakeshore’ Bittenbender retiring after 52 years

After 52 years and 981 dual meet victories, veteran Lakeshore Wrestling Coach Bruce Bittenbender has announced his retirement. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 7:21 pm

Cass County

Four injured in Milton Township crash

A two-vehicle crash on US-12 near Gumwood Road has resulted in four injuries, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 7:13 pm

High school wrestling

All-Southwest 10 wrestling team named

Runner-up White Pigeon dominated the All-Southwest 10 Conference wrestling team, which was announced recently. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4:20 pm

Berrien County

Police identify new vehicle of interest in fatal hit-and-run

NILES TOWNSHIP – The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run last month. ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:34 pm

Brandywine Education

Brandywine students learn the dangers of impaired, distracted driving

NILES — Sixty-percent of accidental deaths of individuals ages 16 to 20 are the result of an automobile accident, according to the Michigan Department of ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 8:08 am

Girls high school basketball

Rangers’ Alford earns All-Southwest Michigan honors

The reward for turning a season around comes in the form of postseason honors for the Cassopolis girls basketball team. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 28, 2022 4:14 pm

High school boys basketball

Rangers’ Goins, Jamison first-team All-Southwest 10

Southwest 10 Conference runner-up Cassopolis had a pair of players named first-team all-league. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, March 28, 2022 1:12 pm

Brandywine HS

Simpson, McLaurin first-team All-Southwest Michigan

Nolan Wertanen, of St. Joseph, was named Wrestler of the Year by the area coaches to lead the All-Southwest Michigan Wrestling team. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 27, 2022 4:47 pm

College wrestling

SMC wrestling signs Lakeshore state champion Thompson

First-year Southwestern Michigan College Wrestling Coach Todd Hesson has landed his biggest recruit to date. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, March 27, 2022 1:53 pm

Boys high school basketball

Five Bobcats earn BCS All-Red Division

Five Brandywine Bobcats were named first-team BCS Athletic Conference All-Red Division first team. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, March 26, 2022 3:59 pm

Boys high school basketball

Eddies land pair on All-Wolverine basketball team

South Division champion Edwardsburg had seniors Jake Moore and Luke Stowasser earn first-team All-Wolverine Conference honors. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 25, 2022 4:53 pm

College wrestling

Roadrunners sign Pinckney’s Patierno

New Southwestern Michigan College Wrestling Coach Todd Hesson continues to build his inaugural squad. Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, March 25, 2022 11:40 am

Dowagiac

Drug Enforcement Team executes warrant in Dowagiac

The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team executed a warrant on the 100 block of Haines Street in Dowagiac Wednesday. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, March 24, 2022 11:01 am

Competitive cheer

Stanger first team All-Wolverine, Nicholls Coach of the Year

Wolverine Conference champion Paw Paw had six cheerleaders named first-team, while runner-up Sturgis had four cheerleads and Plainwell three on the competitive cheer squad, which ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 12:02 pm

Powerlifting

Local powerlifters place at state meets

A trio of area high school competitors placed at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association state meets recently. Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:21 am

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