News

Merger between Four Flags Chamber, Southwest Michigan Growth Alliance complete

NILES — After more than a year of planning, a merger to unite the Four Flags Area Chamber ...

News

Niles man makes dean’s list for online college

COLUMBIA, Missouri — The following students from this area were recently named to the Columbia College dean’s list ...

News

Lakeland welcomes first baby of the New Year

ST. JOSEPH — The BirthPlace at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph, welcomed southwest Michigan’s first baby of ...

Dowagiac

SMC part-time student worker contribution controversy settled by governor

DOWAGIAC — A controversy at Southwestern Michigan College that lasted through the majority of 2018 has finally come ...

News

City of Dowagiac looks forward to 2019

DOWAGIAC — Now that 2018 is just an image in the rearview mirror, Dowagiac city officials are looking ...

News

Local doctor retires after 43 years

CASSOPOLIS — Dr. Neil See, a longtime primary care physician, is retiring after 43 years of serving patients ...

News

Beckwith announces 2019 season

DOWAGIAC — The Beckwith Theatre Company recently announced its 2019 season. All Friday and Saturday performances begin at ...

News

New Year’s resolutions inspire more people to hit the gym

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Each new year, people across the globe take on similar resolutions to better their health ...

Business

Taqueria Del Rey temporarily closes, eyes new location

DOWAGIAC — People wanting authentic Mexican food will have to wait a while to satisfy their cravings as ...

News

SMC chief of staff, former law enforcement official retires

After nearly 50 years serving the people of Dowagiac, resident Tom Atkinson packed up his office at Southwestern ...

News

Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit to visit Niles Jan. 5 to Feb. 16

A traveling Smithsonian exhibit that will show people how water has shaped local communities will soon be making ...

News

Sister Lakes Brewing Company to host home brewing class

Craftbeer lovers will have a chance to try their hand at the brewing practice with an upcoming class ...

News

Niles Bowl for a Cure continues legacy to fight cancer Feb. 16

Those looking to help strike out cancer will have the opportunity to raise awareness and research funds during ...

News

Police to take part in plunge

BERRIEN COUNTY — Two officers from the Buchanan Police Department will soon take an icy plunge for a ...

News

Niles police log — Dec. 26-27

Dec. 26 12:30 a.m. — 1600 block Silverbrook, assist 12:42 a.m. — 1700 block Broadway, disturbance 12:58 a.m. ...

Berrien County

The Daily Star names its top story of the year

As the remaining days of 2018 whittle down to a new year, the Niles Daily Star reflects on ...

Berrien County

Local band teams up with Los Angeles filmmaker to create Niles-based music video

NILES — In a muddy field on a Niles farm, Los Angeles filmmaker Courtlan Gordon sloshed through the ...

News

Meet the teacher: Joseph Morsaw, Niles High School

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

News

The Dowagiac Daily News names its top story of the year

DOWAGIAC — In the last year, our newspapers have covered stories of heartbreak, warmth and triumph. As 2018 ...

Business

Culturfx offers first art classes

DOWAGIAC — Friday afternoon, the basement of Culturfx Art Gallery was overflowing with bananas. Some were strange colors ...

News

Meet the Teacher: Dan Schuchardt, Dowagiac Middle School

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

News

Sheriff urges caution after handling 10 crashes in 12 hours

CASS COUNTY — Within 12 hours, the Cass County Sheriff’s department handled 10 auto collisions resulting from slick ...

News

The Niles Daily Star’s 2018 top 10 countdown continues

As the remaining days of 2018 whittle down to a new year, the Niles Daily Star reflects on ...

News

Pokagon Fund celebrates 10 years of giving

DOWAGIAC — One local nonprofit is celebrating a milestone anniversary by taking time to recognize organizations that have ...

News

The Daily News continues to review important 2018 stories

DOWAGIAC — In the last year, our newspapers have covered stories of heartbreak, warmth and triumph. As 2018 ...

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