Niles woman gets prison time for child abuse
NILES — A Niles woman was sentenced to prison Monday at the Niles courthouse for abusing her children. Jackson Angeleah Rose Jackson, 34, of Niles,...
Dowagiac police investigate shots fired incident
DOWAGIAC — Police are investigating after gunshots were fired in Dowagiac on Saturday night. At approximately 9:03 p.m. Saturday, Dowagiac Police were dispatched to the...
SMCAS, Medic 1 discuss potential merger
BERRIEN SPRINGS — People got the chance to learn more about a possible merger between the county’s two main ambulance services at a community meeting...
Dowagiac Chamber celebrates Brookie’s Cafe
DOWAGIAC — A downtown eatery was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of Commerce representatives and business owners gathered at Brookie’s...
Niles murder suspect found competent to stand trial
NILES — The case against a Missouri man charged with the 2023 death of a Niles man is back on after the man was found...
Dowagiac Drama Club to perform ‘Matilda the Musical’ this weekend
DOWAGIAC — Students from Dowagiac Middle School and Union High School are gearing up for their first musical performance of 2025. The schools’ musical group...
Dowagiac’s Melvin hangs up whistle after 50 years
DOWAGIAC — After five decades of officiating basketball games, Dowagiac resident Randy Melvin has hung up his whistle for good. Melvin recently officiated his final...
Team effort carries Brandywine girls basketball to regional championship
NILES — Team defense and Brandywine’s unselfish play carried the top-ranked Lady Bobcats to a hard-fought 45-32 win over Kalamazoo Christian for a Division 3...
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards grants to local organizations
BUCHANAN — One area organization recently granted more than $145,000 to organizations in Berrien and Cass counties. The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community...