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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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Feb 28, 2025 4 min read

Brandywine girls earn 59-27 Senior Night win over Loy Norrix

NILES — Sharing the wealth.  That unselfish approach to the game is what has the Niles Brandywine girls basketball team one game from attaining a perfect regular season.  Team work...

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Feb 28, 2025 3 min read

Brandywine school board hosts CTE programs

NILES — Brandywine Board of Education members heard reports about the district’s Career Technical Education programs at their meeting Monday night. February is Career Technical Education Month and board members...

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Feb 28, 2025 2 min read

Cass County warns of phone, email scams

CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Treasurer Hope Anderson and Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz are warning property owners about deceptive and illegal schemes targeting individuals facing property tax delinquency or foreclosure...

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Feb 28, 2025 2 min read

Cass Family Clinic installs prescription robot at Cassopolis location

CASSOPOLIS — The Cass Family Clinic has installed a new state-of-the-art, high-speed, vial-filling robot at its Cassopolis pharmacy, mirroring the operation at its Niles location. “Rosie,” a Parata Max 2...

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Feb 28, 2025 5 min read

Buchanan City Commission to receive pay raise

BUCHANAN — Monday’s Buchanan City Commission meeting featured news on current and future projects. Commissioners acted on items related to the demolition of the Buchanan Feed Mill and the upcoming...

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Feb 28, 2025 2 min read

Dowagiac Museum announces 2025 Spring Lecture Series

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Area History Museum has announced its 2025 Spring Lecture Series, kicking off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at 201 E. Division St., with Cecil Wilson...

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Feb 25, 2025 1 min read

Roadrunners win wrestling district championship

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College Wrestling followed up its three-peat as Michigan Community College Athletic Association champions by taking down nationally-ranked #11 Triton College of River Grove, Ill., and eight...

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