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Mar 6, 2025 3 min read

Dowagiac’s Saylor signs with SMC

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s cross country and track and field teams added some more homegrown talent. Dowagiac’s Owen Saylor is staying local and has signed his NJCAA Letter of...

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Mar 5, 2025 5 min read

Marshall edges Edwardsburg 45-40 in D2 boys regional semifinal

BATTLE CREEK — Costly mistakes and a lack of execution down the stretch by the Edwardsburg boys basketball team led to a 45-40 Division 2 regional semifinals’ loss to Marshall...

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Mar 4, 2025 1 min read

Daily data: Tuesday, March 4

DISTRICT DIVISION 2 NILES 47, DOWAGIAC 43 At Berrien Springs NILES (47): Jessie Thornton 24, Tanaya Brown 9, Maddie Zache 7, Kayla Kiggins 6, Ari Gerrits 1. Totals 16 13-28...

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Mar 4, 2025 3 min read

Area residents receive jail sentences

NILES — Two area residents were given jail sentences Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse Monday. Williams Samantha Williams, 39, of Niles, pleaded guilty to possession...

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Mar 4, 2025 2 min read

Buchanan to host groundbreaking for McCoy Creek Trail Extension Project

BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan has announced plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of the McCoy Creek Trail Extension Project. The city is inviting...

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Mar 4, 2025 2 min read

Protesters rally in Niles against possible Medicaid cuts

NILES — More than 90 protesters gathered in front of Representative Tim Walberg’s Niles office Monday afternoon to voice their concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid. The Republican-led Congress is...

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Mar 4, 2025 2 min read

Annual Restaurant Week returns to Niles

NILES — A popular week-long celebration has returned this week to eateries throughout the city of Niles. The annual Niles Restaurant Week presented by Corewell Health returns with a delicious...

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Mar 3, 2025 3 min read

Niles’ Ward earns runner-up finish at state wrestling finals

DETROIT — Maddison Ward’s bid for a repeat state title ended one win short Saturday night. Ward of Niles was pinned by Kaili Manuel of Romeo in the girls 155-pound...

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Mar 3, 2025 2 min read

Cass County seeking applicants for next County Administrator

CASS COUNTY — Cass County has officially begun seeking applications for County Administrator. In January, the Board of Commissioners authorized the creation of an ad hoc committee to begin facilitating...

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Mar 3, 2025 3 min read

County commissioners continue efforts to expand broadband service

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County officials haven’t stopped their efforts to bring broadband to all area households. A new effort to get broadband service to 2,000 unserved parcels gets underway...

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Mar 3, 2025 4 min read

Late Brandywine rally falls short in 45-39 D3 district finals loss to...

CASSOPOLIS — A late fourth-quarter rally by the Niles Brandywine boys’ basketball team fell short in a 45-39 loss to Bridgman Friday in the Division 3 district finals at Cassopolis. ...

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Mar 3, 2025 3 min read

Cassopolis School Board approves class trips

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board approved several student trips and received reports regarding district finances and safety at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Dr. John Ritzler reported...

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Mar 3, 2025 4 min read

Edwardsburg boys beat Buchanan 45-35 for D2 district championship

DOWAGIAC — The Edwardsburg boys basketball team knows that it is not how you start but how you finish. The Eddies overcame an early nine-point deficit to beat Buchanan 45-35...

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Mar 3, 2025 3 min read

Edwardsburg School Board hires two teachers

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg School Board approved the hiring of two new teachers at their latest meeting on Monday. The district hired a new Elementary Music teacher, Jennifer Tabor, and...

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Mar 3, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Friday, Feb. 28

GIRLS BASKETBALL BRANDYWINE 51, ST. JOSEPH 36 At St. Joseph BRANDYWINE (51): Adeline Gill 12, Karleigh Byrd 0, Adelyn Drotoz 16, Ireland Prenkert 3, Mackenna Price 6, Lily Gill 2,...

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Mar 3, 2025 4 min read

Niles man gets prison time for stealing vehicle

 CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man already in prison was given another prison term Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Jeffries Isaiah Evert Jeffries, 29, of Niles, pleaded guilty to attempted...

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Feb 28, 2025 3 min read

The Grateful Pie Company at Fernwood hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

NILES — A new addition to the Niles-Buchanan culinary scene was celebrated with much fanfare Wednesday afternoon. Business owners and residents from both communities were on hand at Fernwood Botanical...

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Feb 28, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Thursday, Feb. 27

BOYS BASKETBALL DISTRICTS DIVISION 2 BUCHANAN 39, BENTON HARBOR 36 At Dowagiac BUCHANAN (39): Tyler Frame 2, Preston Payne 0, Liam McBeth 11, Karmine Brown 14, Jake Franklin 5, Logan...

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Feb 28, 2025 4 min read

Dowagiac Fire Department moves into new location

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Fire Department has a new home.  The team is now operating from a brand-new, 10,000 square foot facility at 29157 Jessup Drive. Mayor Don Lyons, members...

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Feb 28, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Wednesday, Feb. 26

BRANDYWINE 59, KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX 27 At Niles KALAMAZOO LOY NORRIX (27): Jaela Moncrief 2, Jordyn Ivy 6, Soniya Brown 4, Sariah Lawrence 6, Lea Harrison 3, Lakia Palmer 4,...

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