Local

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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....

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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,...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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,...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0

Local

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...

Read Full Article

0 0