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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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....

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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.   ...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

‘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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local

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...

Dec 16, 2024 | Local