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Feb 3, 2025 2 min read

Daily data: Friday, Jan. 31

Wednesday BOYS BASKETBALL BUCHANAN 66, SAUGATUCK 20 At Buchanan SAUGATUCK (20): Misqel Gamboa 5, Cass Stanberry 2, Samual Gamboa 2, Caiden Pearson 2, Jordan Hoshor 5, Brighton Vanhorn 4. Totals...

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Feb 3, 2025 2 min read

Failure at substation causes Niles area power outage

NILES — Utility crews were able to restore power to thousands of customers in the greater Niles area Thursday night and Friday morning following an outage that impacted all of...

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Feb 3, 2025 4 min read

Niles approves Ferry Street School Park fundraiser

NILES — The former site of Ferry Street School will soon receive a new lease on life. The Niles City Council moved 8-0 to allow for a Patronicity campaign to...

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Feb 3, 2025 3 min read

Cassopolis school board welcomes new members

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis School Board celebrated School Board Recognition Month and welcomed their newest members at their first regular monthly meeting of the new year. Re-elected board members Amanda...

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Feb 3, 2025 3 min read

Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival to offer free family fun

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac’s 28th annual Ice Time Festival will provide a flurry of free family fun Saturday, February 1. The winter festival, a Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce event, will...

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Feb 3, 2025 1 min read

Berrien County Sheriff’s Department searching Niles for missing man

NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Local officers are searching the Niles area for a missing man. At approximately 12:20 p.m. Sunday, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department took a report that Tyler...

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Feb 3, 2025 1 min read

Drug Enforcement Team makes arrest in Porter Township

PORTER TOWNSHIP — The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team arrested a 46-year-old woman in Porter Township Wednesday following a joint investigation with Michigan Department of Corrections. Detectives responded to a...

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Jan 8, 2025 1 min read

Search warrant leads to robbery arrests inn Lincoln Township

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP — A man and a woman were arrested Tuesday in connection with a robbery that took place in Buchanan Township last month, according to the Berrien County Sheriff’s...

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Jan 8, 2025 4 min read

Brandywine school board elects new officers

NILES — The Brandywine Board of Education has new leadership after Monday’s organizational meeting for the 2025 year. Board members also voted on other items including ending the district’s adult...

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Jan 8, 2025 1 min read

MEC opens applications for trade school, college scholarships

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is offering four $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors toward their trade school or college education.  Additionally, up to two winners will be...

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Jan 8, 2025 1 min read

Niles bowling teams fall in match play at Huskies Invitational

KALAMAZOO — The Niles girls and boys varsity bowling teams traveled to Kalamazoo Continental Lanes Sunday for the Husky Invitational. The boys competed against eight girls teams and 14 Boys...

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Jan 8, 2025 2 min read

State of Indiana, Pokagon Band sign government accord

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The State of Indiana and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced Monday the signing of a government accord between the parties which provides a framework...

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Jan 8, 2025 2 min read

Emerge Innovation Hub to host annual listening session

NILES — A nonprofit is helping local entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Emerge Innovation Hub recently launched in Niles and is gearing up to host its next meeting from...

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Jan 8, 2025 2 min read

Two arrested, one hospitalized in LaGrange Township shooting

LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — A woman was hospitalized following a shooting Sunday night in LaGrange Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Two men were arrested in connection with the...

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Jan 8, 2025 3 min read

Niles man gets probation for larceny

NILES — A contractor was sentenced to probation Monday in Berrien County Trial Court after not completing a renovation job he was paid for.       Robert Stephen Jernigan, 69, of...

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Jan 8, 2025 1 min read

Niles boys hoops beats Lakeshore 53-42

STEVENSVILLE — The Niles boys basketball team took care of business at Lakeshore Friday night. The Vikings defeated the Lancers 53-42 in their first game of 2025. Niles led 21-12...

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Jan 8, 2025 4 min read

Brandywine girls hoops fights off Sturgis 55-45 to win Sturgis Tournament

STURGIS — Brandywine girls basketball coach Josh Hood understands there are going to be nights when his Lady Bobcats are going to be challenged.  Friday’s championship game against the host...

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Dec 16, 2024 2 min read

Daily Data: Sunday, Dec. 15

BOYS BASKETBALL EDWARDSBURG 55, HOWARDSVILLE CHRISTIAN 46 At Southwestern Michigan College Showcase HOWARDSVILLE CHRISTIAN (46): Kaden Sparks 27, JohnPaul Rose 17, Sean Kimble 0, Jonah West 2, Isaac Nagle 0....

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Dec 16, 2024 3 min read

Daily Data: Saturday, Dec. 14

BOYS BASKETBALL NILES 65, STURGIS 32 At Niles STURGIS (32): Carson Eicher 7, Lukis Bir 15, Gavyn Moore 6, Dawson Miller 2, Gavin Lewis 2. Totals 12 1-2 32. NILES...

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Dec 16, 2024 5 min read

Gabrielle Gittens crowned Miss Niles 2025

NILES — A new Miss Niles was crowned Saturday night in Grand Ole Opry style. Seven young women and one young man showcased their red carpet style and unique talents...

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