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Feb 13, 2025 2 min read

Cassopolis tabs firm for village master plan

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council selected a planner for their new Village of Cassopolis Master Plan and Parks Plan at their meeting on Monday. Cassopolis has chosen Progressive Companies,...

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Feb 13, 2025 1 min read

Niles’ Ward repeats as district champion

By Jack Walkden DOWAGIAC — Defending state champion Maddison Ward rolled to an easy district championship Sunday. Ward won a state 170-pound title last year for Brandywine. She transferred to...

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Feb 13, 2025 3 min read

Niles man gets jail time for assaulting neighbor

NILES — A Niles man who got into a dispute with a neighbor was sentenced to jail Monday in Berrien County Trial Court at the Niles courthouse. Collinsworth Kyle Paul...

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Feb 13, 2025 2 min read

PHOTO STORY: Protesters rally against Musk, DOGE in downtown Niles

NILES — More than 50 people gathered in downtown Niles Monday afternoon for a rally protesting the actions of Elon Musk and his influence over US government agencies.  “Hey hey, ho...

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Feb 13, 2025 3 min read

Notre Dame men’s hoops falls to Virginia Tech 65-63

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Notre Dame men’s basketball team built a 14-point lead in the first half against Virginia Tech on Saturday, but another cold shooting stint down the...

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Feb 13, 2025 4 min read

Niles’ Rucker, Dowagiac’s Chapman win district titles

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — A pair of local wrestlers are heading to the regional tournament after winning individual district championships Saturday. Sam Rucker of Niles and Cal Chapman of Dowagiac won...

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Feb 10, 2025 3 min read

Brewer named interim SMC President

DOWAGIAC — Brent Brewer was named interim president of Southwestern Michigan College during a special Thursday meeting following the resignation of President Dr. Joe Odenwald. Brewer, the school’s Senior Vice...

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Feb 10, 2025 3 min read

Daily data: Friday, Feb. 7

BOYS BASKETBALL Wednesday SOUTH HAVEN 62, BRANDYWINE 46 At Niles SOUTH HAVEN (62): Grayson Knox 3, Mason Parks 10, Noah Weaver 21, Dean Darnell Jr. 3, Isaac Chalupa 6, Mathias...

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Feb 10, 2025 2 min read

Niles assisted living community leader earns national recognition

NILES — Brentwood at Niles has announced that Executive Director Lynda Sallee has been honored as a runner-up for the prestigious “Ken Hook” Executive Director of the Year award at...

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Feb 7, 2025 1 min read

Woodfire Trattoria wins 2025 Chili Crawl

DOWAGIAC — The ballots have been counted and the results are official. The Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Ice Time Festival Committee announced Wednesday that the 2025 Chili Crawl Champion is...

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Feb 7, 2025 6 min read

Berrien County Treasurer offers tips to avoid foreclosure

ST. JOSEPH — Berrien County Treasurer Shelly Weich is once again going out to local communities to meet with people needing help to stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure....

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Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

Daily data: Wednesday, Feb. 5

GIRLS BASKETBALL BRANDYWINE 45, COMSTOCK 28 At Niles COMSTOCK (28): Scarlett Hosner 6, Kendra Cooley 6, Madison Cooley 0, Emily Zemitans 1, Makayla Allen 8, Hannah DeVries 7. Totals 7...

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Feb 7, 2025 3 min read

Pokagon Band establishes commercial gaming, hospitality company

DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana has announced the establishment of Four Winds Ventures, LLC, which will pursue opportunities in the development, management, and...

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Feb 7, 2025 4 min read

Niles Township board provides update on township hall, recreational marijuana

NILES — Niles Charter Township Board members tackled a number of subjects at their meeting Monday, including the status of township hall repairs and recreational marijuana.       Board members are...

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Feb 7, 2025 5 min read

Defense pulls Brandywine girls past Vicksburg in 45-28 victory

NILES — Two senior-laden and conference leading girls basketball programs squared off Tuesday in the Bobcat Den at Brandywine. The Division 3 No. 1-ranked and unbeaten Lady Bobcats used a...

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Feb 7, 2025 2 min read

SMC President Odenwald resigns

DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College will be searching to fill the school’s top administrative post following the resignation of President Dr. Joseph Odenwald. Odenwald has notified the SMC Board of...

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Feb 7, 2025 2 min read

Dowagiac hosts 28th annual Ice Time Festival

DOWAGIAC — Hundreds of visitors descended on downtown Dowagiac for its 28th annual Ice Time Festival on Saturday. In addition to an extra-large ice sculpture being carved this year by...

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Feb 7, 2025 4 min read

Stevensville woman sentenced for tampering with evidence in fatal shooting

NILES — Monday’s sentencings at the Niles courthouse included that of a Stevensville woman charged with tampering with evidence associated with the Nov. 2 homicide of an Eau Claire firefighter....

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Feb 7, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Tuesday, Feb. 4

GIRLS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 48, NILES 37 At Niles BUCHANAN (48): Caitlin Horvath 0, Maddie Young 10, Aspen Berry 1, Justyce Cashier 12, Katie Ailes 8, Cam Carlson 2, Alyssa Carson...

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Feb 3, 2025 3 min read

Area residents get probation in Cass County court

CASSOPOLIS — Three area residents were sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Circuit Court, with one having the chance to have his conviction reduced from a felony to a...

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