Competitive cheer

PHOTO STORY: Plainwell wins Wolverine Conference Jamboree

The first Wolverine Conference Competitive Cheer Jamboree is in the books and Plainwell grabbed the title at Edwardsburg Wednesday night. Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:09 am

Buchanan

Dowagiac hires former Buchanan city manager as Director of Public Works

DOWAGIAC — Former Buchanan City Manager Benjamin Eldridge has found his next job with the City of Dowagiac. Eldridge was recently hired by the City ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:15 pm

College basketball

Southwestern Michigan facing top-ranked competition

The second season for the Southwestern Michigan College men’s and women’s basketball teams has seen a strengthening of both schedules. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 11, 2023 4:52 pm

High school basketball

Roundup: Bucks win first game; Eddies fall for first time

Host Buchanan kicked off its defense of its Lakeland Conference girls basketball championship with a 60-21 victory over Benton Harbor. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 11, 2023 6:26 am

Cass County

Elkhart man leads several departments on pursuit before crashing in Penn Township

An Elkhart, Indiana man, who was fleeing the Niles Police Department and Berrien County Sheriff’s deputies into Cass County, crashed his vehicle behind a resident ... Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, December 11, 2023 1:21 am

Berrien County

OutCenter announces 2024 PrideFest events

BENTON HARBOR — OutCenter’s annual PrideFest is going on tour next year. PrideFest is a community celebration of LGBTQ+ pride that features food, music, live ... Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:31 pm

Cassopolis

Two injured in two-vehicle Calvin Township crash

CALVIN TOWNSHIP — A Granger woman and a Cassopolis woman were hospitalized Thursday after a two-vehicle crash in Calvin Township, according to the Cass County ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 8, 2023 12:18 pm

Cass County

Niles man injured in single vehicle Howard Township Crash

HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Howard Township Thursday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff ... Read more

by Staff Report, Thursday, December 7, 2023 8:02 am

Cass County

Man steals Mishawaka Police patrol car, crashes it in Howard Township

The Cass County, St. Joseph County (Indiana) and the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Mishawaka Police Department to capture a male suspect, who stole ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 1, 2023 5:12 pm

College basketball

SMC’s Adams named Western Conference Player of the Week

Southwestern Michigan College picked up its second Michigan Community College Athletic Association Western Conference Player of the Week award as freshman Prince Adams has been ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, December 1, 2023 11:03 am

basketball

Annual Elks Hoop Shoot at Dowagiac Union High School Saturday

The annual Dowagiac Elks Club Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest will be Saturday at Dowagiac Union High School. Read more

by Staff Report, Monday, November 27, 2023 4:51 pm

College volleyball

Niles’ Brazo picks Roadrunners

The work of replacing seven sophomores continues for the Southwestern Michigan volleyball team and Roadrunners Head Coach Jenny Nate. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 26, 2023 8:24 am

College volleyball

SMC signs Brandywine’s Solloway to national letter of intent

Southwestern Michigan College volleyball Coach Jenny Nate continues to sign recruits for the 2024 season. Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 26, 2023 8:21 am

Berrien County

Search continues for missing Cassopolis man

BERRIEN TOWNSHIP— The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office continues its efforts to locate Kelly Lee Gravit, a 49-year-old white male from Cassopolis who went missing on ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 24, 2023 2:45 pm

Berrien County

Local Christmas tree farms open for business

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With Christmas Eve just one month away, local tree farms are ready to provide community members with the perfect trees to enhance ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 24, 2023 10:44 am

College volleyball

Roadrunners sign Niles’ Brazo

The work of replacing seven sophomores continues for the Southwestern Michigan volleyball team and Roadrunners Head Coach Jenny Nate. Read more

by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 7:09 am

Scoreboard

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN 108, OLIVE-HARVEY 51 At Dowagiac OLIVE-HARVEY 51 Lanae Davis 9, Lamia Young 2, Faith Robertson 20, Nakiyah Callon 10, Savannah ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 19, 2023 1:52 pm

Cass County

Colon man injured when car strikes tree, catches fire

A Colon man was injured when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree at the intersection of Lewis Lake Road and Hodgson ... Read more

by Staff Report, Sunday, November 19, 2023 12:18 pm

Cass County

LaGrange Township crash sends pair to hospital

Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Pokagon Highway and Dailey Road in LaGrange Township. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, November 18, 2023 7:16 am

Buchanan

Buchanan mayor issues letter to community

BUCHANAN — Buchanan Mayor Sean Denison has issued an open letter to the community addressing issues following his suspension of City Manager Ben Eldridge. According ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 17, 2023 2:30 pm

Berrien County

11 injured after Amtrak train strikes two vehicles in New Buffalo Township

NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP — 11 people were injured after an Amtrak train struck two vehicles Thursday evening at the Lakeside Road crossing in New Buffalo ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 17, 2023 7:38 am

College basketball

Red Hawks fall to Kankakee 74-56

Visiting Lake Michigan College was outscored 27-15 in the opening quarter of its women’s basketball game against Kankakee Community College in its 74-56 loss Saturday ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 10:24 am

Berrien County

Berrien County Sheriff’s Office seeking information regarding missing Cassopolis man

BERRIEN TOWNSHIP — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Cassopolis man. Kelly Lee Gravit, a 49-year-old male ... Read more

by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 10:21 am

College basketball

LMC men start season 2-0, women go 1-1

The Lake Michigan College men’s basketball team is 2-0 after defeating Andrew University and Grand Rapids Community College. Read more

by Staff Report, Saturday, November 11, 2023 10:38 am

College volleyball

Roadrunners sign Westville’s Jania

The Southwestern Michigan College volleyball team may have just wrapped up its season at the Great Lakes District A Tournament, but that does not mean ... Read more

by Staff Report, Friday, November 10, 2023 10:02 am