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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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