Dowagiac’s Melvin hangs up whistle after 50 years
DOWAGIAC — After five decades of officiating basketball games, Dowagiac resident Randy Melvin has hung up his whistle for good. Melvin recently officiated his final game a week ago Friday,...
DOWAGIAC — After five decades of officiating basketball games, Dowagiac resident Randy Melvin has hung up his whistle for good. Melvin recently officiated his final game a week ago Friday,...
NILES — Team defense and Brandywine’s unselfish play carried the top-ranked Lady Bobcats to a hard-fought 45-32 win over Kalamazoo Christian for a Division 3 regional championship Wednesday. Brandywine (26-0)...
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $145,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation have approved the granting...
DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high school. Dowagiac Union High School students in Andy Kruger’s culinary arts class...
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Mayor Don Lyons handed over the Key to the City to Dowagiac’s new royalty during Monday’s city council meeting at City Hall. Lyons took a moment at...
NILES — A Niles resident celebrated a birthday milestone Monday. Brentwood at Niles resident Jeanette Thornton celebrated her 101st birthday Monday with much fanfare. A Niles native, Thornton was still...
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A 38 year-old Niles man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into allegations of child sex crimes, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Stephen...
NILES — An Illinois woman who stole a car in Illinois before ending up being stopped in Berrien County was sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles...
BUCHANAN — Local officials held a groundbreaking Monday for a major new trail project in Buchanan. Community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of the McCoy’s Creek Trail Extension Project,...
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — In front of a packed house and boisterous crowd in the Bobcat Den, host Brandywine looked and played like the No. 1-ranked girls’ basketball team in...
ST. JOSEPH — A trial date has been set for an Eau Claire man accused in the death of an Eau Claire firefighter last fall. Rigoberto Gomez, 47, of Eau...
CASSOPOLIS — Two area residents were sentenced to a year in the county jail Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Annis A Mishawaka woman was sentenced to a year in...
DOWAGIAC — The Rotary Club of Dowagiac and the Dowagiac Union High School Rotary Interact Club have teamed up to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people...
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced to jail, probation and community service for felony drunk driving. John David Harrell, 61, of Niles, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk...
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Edwardsburg girls basketball team earned a championship trophy Friday in Berrien Springs. The Eddies defeated Berrien Springs 53-45 to earn a Division 2 district championship. Shelby...
CASSOPOLIS — A Vandalia man who violated terms of a delayed sentencing agreement was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Wagers Thomas Allen Wagers, 57, of Vandalia,...
BRIDGMAN — Phase one of Brandywine’s postseason journey in girls’ basketball is complete. Josh Hood’s Lady Bobcats hoisted the Division 3 district championship trophy Friday following a decisive 66-21 win...
Nova Belle is a one year-old Boxer-Beagle mix who will make a fun companion. She enjoys being close to you as well as having quiet cage time with her comfies...
BUCHANAN — The Tin Shop Theatre is ready to perform its spring production. The historic theater, located at 108 E. Roe St., will be performing “The Clock Struck One” by...
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Cass County has appointed a new director of its Geographic Information Systems department, but he is no stranger to Cass County. Alex Biles, who began his...