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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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Dec 16, 2024 1 min read

One injured in two-vehicle Jefferson Township crash

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — One person was hospitalized in a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Jefferson Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke reports that at...

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Dec 16, 2024 1 min read

Niles bowling teams sweep Otsego

NILES — The Niles boys and girls bowling teams picked up Wolverine Conference victories Wednesday. The boys beat Otsego 28-2 and the girls 25-5.    Boys, from left: Gavin Dandrand,...

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Dec 16, 2024 5 min read

Slow start hinders Cassopolis in loss 52-28 loss to White Pigeon

CASSOPOLIS — Cassopolis and White Pigeon squared off Friday in an early-season Southwest 10 Conference girls’ basketball showdown at Ross-Beatty High School. Both the Rangers and Lady Chiefs, league co-champions...

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Dec 16, 2024 4 min read

Brandywine hoops teams sweep Dowagiac

NILES TOWNSHIP — The Brandywine girls and boys basketball teams took care of business against visiting Dowagiac Friday night. The girls won 61-26 and the boys won 69-52. Adeline and...

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Dec 16, 2024 3 min read

Resilient, Unbowed, But Changed

Immigrants are said to bring a new zest and unbounded energy to their adoptive countries. Newcomers who have never launched out on their own develop entrepreneurial feet in their new...

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Dec 16, 2024 1 min read

Daily data: Friday, Dec. 13

BOYS BASKETBALL BERRIEN SPRINGS 69, BUCHANAN 47 At Buchanan BERRIEN SPRINGS (69): Munashe Mutero 4, Cooper Rice 2, Brady Blasko 22, Ethan McCrary 11, Micah McFarland 5, J.J. Frakes 14,...

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Dec 16, 2024 2 min read

‘A treasure for everyone’: Chamber welcomes The Treasure Hut to Dowagiac

DOWAGIAC — A new business is bringing unique finds and bargain items to the Dowagiac community. Thursday, the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-tying ceremony for  The Treasure...

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Dec 16, 2024 3 min read

Sadly, I came up short

Hello Member, This is personally painful, so allow me to get to the point. New Canadian Media is coming to the end of its existence as we know it. I...

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Dec 16, 2024 4 min read

Dowagiac seeks public feedback on park, open space plan

DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac City Council addressed a variety of issues during its Monday meeting at City Hall, including public comment on its park and open space plan, a decision...

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Oct 30, 2024 2 min read

Teacher/Staff Spotlight: Dara Killarney, Dowagiac Union Schools Transportation

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader Publications will publish spotlights featuring teachers and staff throughout the Dowagiac Union...

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Oct 30, 2024 4 min read

McCollum Livery project added to Buchanan’s social district

BUCHANAN — Buchanan City Commissioners took action in support of the McCollum Livery project Monday night and heard about other businesses thinking about participating in the downtown social district program....

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Oct 30, 2024 3 min read

Area cross country runners qualify for state meet

PORTAGE — 18 Leader-area runners qualified for the state finals in Saturday’s MHSAA Division 2  and 3 cross country regionals held at Portage. The top 15 individual runners and the...

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