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Mar 11, 2025 2 min read

Illinois woman gets jail time for stolen vehicle

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...

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Mar 11, 2025 4 min read

Buchanan breaks ground on McCoy’s Creek Trail Extension Project

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,...

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Mar 11, 2025 5 min read

Quick start spurs Brandywine to 60-32 regional win over Bronson

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 4 min read

Trial date set for man charged with killing Eau Claire firefighter

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 4 min read

Dowagiac Rotary, Interact clubs complete international water project

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 3 min read

Niles man gets jail, probation for drunk driving

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 3 min read

Area residents get jail time for drug possession

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 1 min read

Edwardsburg girls beat Berrien Springs 53-45 to earn D2 district title

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...

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Mar 10, 2025 2 min read

Vandalia man gets prison time for drunk driving, meth possession

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,...

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Mar 10, 2025 5 min read

Brandywine girls ‘all business’ in 66-21 district title rout of White Pigeon

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...

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Mar 7, 2025 1 min read

Pet of the Week: Nova Belle

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...

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Mar 6, 2025 6 min read

Tin Shop Theatre to present ‘The Clock Struck One’

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...

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Mar 6, 2025 3 min read

Cass County appoints new GIS Director

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...

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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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