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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

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...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

DUHS students to host free senior citizen luncheon Thursday

DOWAGIAC — Seniors looking for a free meal can once again bring their appetites to the local high school. Dowagiac Union High School students in...

Mar 17, 2025 | Local

Your Step-by-Step Plan on How to Build Credit in 2025

In 2024, the average FICO® scores, which range from 300 to 850, stood at 717. A strong credit score can help unlock better interest rates,...

Mar 17, 2025 | Press Release