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Feb 25, 2025 3 min read

Niles History Center launches Ferry Street School Memorial Park fundraiser

NILES — The Niles History Center has launched a new initiative to help the former site of Ferry Street School could soon receive a new lease on life. The organization...

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Feb 24, 2025 7 min read

Schimpa reaches milestone in Edwardsburg boys win; Lady Eddies fall short to...

EDWARDSBURG — There was a great deal for Brody Schimpa and his Edwardsburg boys’ basketball team to celebrate Friday.  Schimpa, the Eddies’ star 6-foot-3 senior, surpassed the 1,000-point mark for...

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Feb 24, 2025 3 min read

Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple counts

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who resisted police during an incident last May in Dowagiac and who then represented himself at a January trial has been sentenced to prison. Scott...

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Feb 24, 2025 3 min read

Dowagiac man gets prison time for Silver Creek Township stabbing incident

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who stabbed three acquaintances last June at a home in Silver Creek Township was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court.       John...

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Feb 24, 2025 4 min read

DUS board discusses possible welding class relocation

DOWAGIAC — The potential future home of Dowagiac Union High School’s welding class was a topic of discussion during Monday’s Board of Education meeting at Dowagiac Middle School. Superintendent Greg...

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Feb 24, 2025 2 min read

Jeremy Courtney appointed Operations Director at Hydro Cassopolis

CASSOPOLIS — Jeremy Courtney has been appointed Operations Director for Hydro’s new aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan. Courtney comes from the role as Production Manager in Hydro’s recycling plant...

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Feb 24, 2025 3 min read

Brandywine school board talks construction projects

NILES – Brandywine school district officials are gearing up for the start of construction for some of the projects being funded by the $22 million bond issue voters approved nearly...

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Feb 24, 2025 5 min read

Experienced White Pigeon holds off Cassopolis 69-52

WHITE PIGEON — Even though it didn’t translate into a win, Cassopolis’ boys basketball coach Charles Superzynski liked the fight he saw out of his Rangers in Wednesday’s 69-52 Southwest...

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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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