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Feb 24, 2025 3 min read

Edwardsburg talks cannabis ordinance, staff pay

EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Village Council resumed discussions about rental processes for the Gunn Park shelter, staff pay increases and a revision to the village cannabis ordinance at their regular...

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Feb 20, 2025 3 min read

Daily data: Tuesday, Feb. 19

BOYS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 55, BENTON HARBOR 49 At Benton Harbor BUCHANAN (55): Tyler Frame 15, Preston Payne 2, Liam McBeth 8, Karmine Brown 19, Jake Franklin 3, Logan Wiggins 8....

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Feb 20, 2025 1 min read

Dowagiac schools celebrate December, January Students of the Month

Dowagiac — 12 local students have been selected for recognition by teachers and faculty for their outstanding performance in school for December and January. Nominated by teachers and faculty from...

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Feb 20, 2025 4 min read

Niles teacher wins Excellence in Education Award from Michigan Lottery

NILES — A Berrien County educator known for the positive impact he has in his school and community has been honored with an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan...

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Feb 20, 2025 5 min read

Niles, SMC grad an award-winning choir director in Washington State

WASHINGTON — Before he became an award-winning choir director in Washington state, Niles’ James Jones was associated with Southwestern Michigan College theatrical productions for a decade, first as a student,...

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Girls basketball standing, scoring leaders

GIRLS WOLVERINE Vicksburg 11-1 16-2 Paw Paw         9-3 14-3 Otsego         8-3 11-6 Edwardsburg 6-6 11-7 Sturgis         5-6 11-7 Plainwell 3-8 7-10 T. Rivers 3-8 6-11 Niles 1-11 5-14 LAKELAND Brandywine...

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Feb 19, 2025 1 min read

Boys basketball standings, scoring leaders

BOYS WOLVERINE Paw Paw         11-2 17-3 Plainwell 9-3 12-5 Edwardsburg 8-5 14-6 Niles 8-5 10-10 Vicksburg 7-6 10-10 T. Rivers 3-9 6-12 Otsego         3-9 5-12 Sturgis         1-11 4-15 LAKELAND B....

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Feb 19, 2025 3 min read

Success of IUSB Historical Black Michigan Tour reveals potential for more

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dr. Theo Randall, associate professor of Anthropology, teamed up in April 2023 with Verge Gillam, the highly accomplished local activist better known by his nickname Brother...

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Feb 19, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Tuesday, Feb. 18

GIRLS BASKETBALL BRANDYWINE 70, GULL LAKE 38 At Niles GULL LAKE (38): Jadie Bagley 1, Kenadie Schuemann 7, Caroline Clancy 5, Addison Woodrow 9, Ali Bates 12, Makenna Stoneburner 2,...

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Feb 19, 2025 3 min read

Protesters rally against HR 22/SAVE Act in downtown Niles

NILES — Community members gathered in downtown Niles Monday afternoon to protest against a bill that critics say would create unnecessary barriers to voting. 35 people gathered outside Rep. Tim...

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Feb 19, 2025 2 min read

Niles’ Ward repeats as regional champion

By Jack Walkden PORTAGE — Maddison Ward will get a chance at becoming a repeat state wrestling champ. Ward won a state title last year at Brandywine. And after transferring...

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Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

Niles’ Rucker, Dowagiac’s Chapman win regional wrestling titles

By Jack Walkden Niles’ Sam Rucker and Dowagiac’s Cal Chapman powered their way to regional wrestling championships Saturday. Rucker and Chapman were dominant in the Division 3 individual regional wrestling...

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Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

Daily data: Saturday, Feb. 15

Thursday, Feb. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 40, DOWAGIAC 29 At Buchanan DOWAGIAC (29): Claire Hess 9, Marlie Carpenter 8, Zabrina Shivers 0, Evie Lock 2, Olivia McIntosh 2, Bree Campbell...

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Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

‘It was wonderful’: Senior couples renew wedding vows at Niles assisted living...

NILES — It was a special day for seniors at Brentwood at Niles Senior Living Thursday.  Three couples who have been married for a combined 200 years renewed their vows...

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Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

Niles man gets prison time for drug trafficking

CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man found guilty of drug trafficking was sentenced to prison last week in Cass County Circuit Court. O’Donnell Heith Bradley O’Donnell, 48, of Woods Edge Drive...

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Feb 17, 2025 10 min read

Dowagiac Union Schools continues debate over use of Chieftains name, logo

DOWAGIAC — Community members were given the opportunity to voice their opinions Monday evening regarding the future of Dowagiac Union Schools’ use of the Chieftains name and logo. The DUS...

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Feb 17, 2025 3 min read

Dowagiac wrestling falls to Allegan 65-18 in regional finals

DOWAGIAC — Injuries and adversity weren’t enough to deter Dowagiac’s wrestling team from maintaining its high standard of excellence on the mat.  Colin Burandt’s Chieftains (9-5) overcame the two obstacles...

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Feb 13, 2025 5 min read

Daily data: Wednesday, Feb. 12

Monday, Feb. 1o BOYS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 58, LAWTON 32 At Lawton BUCHANAN (58): Tyler Frame 2, Preston Payne 5, Liam McBeth 9, Ari Johnson 1, Karmine Brown 17, Marley Hinds...

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Feb 13, 2025 4 min read

Cassopolis boys hoops falls 58-33 to Marcellus

MARCELLUS — With the postseason creeping up, the Cassopolis boys basketball team entered Tuesday’s Southwest 10 Conference game at Marcellus feeling confident and riding a three-game winning streak. The Rangers...

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Feb 13, 2025 5 min read

Buchanan commissioners discuss downtown infrastructure project

BUCHANAN — Discussion about how to pay for a $1.5 million shortfall on the upcoming downtown infrastructure project was a major topic at Monday night’s Buchanan City Commission meeting. Commissioners...

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