Monthly Archives: January 2025

NILES — A Niles woman is headed to prison after being sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court for several crimes occurring in the summer and fall of 2024. Johnson Angela Jeanine Johnson, of Niles, pleaded guilty to receiving, concealing or possession of stolen property $1,000 to $20,000 and was sentenced to 29 months to […]

NILES — One of the Niles community’s most popular events is set to return this weekend. The 21st annual Hunter Ice Festival will take place from Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 19 in Niles’ downtown area. The annual event is free and open to the public. Six expertly carved ice sculptures from prominent artists […]

CASS COUNTY — A familiar face will be holding the gavel at Board of Commissioner meetings this year, as District 4 Commissioner Jeremiah Jones was selected by his peers to serve as Board Chair for the third consecutive year. At the board’s Organizational Meeting Jan. 9, the board voted on multiple nominations, and ultimately selected […]

DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac police said no one was injured after shots were fired on Riverside Drive on Saturday. At approximately 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Dowagiac police officers responded to a shots fired complaint on Riverside Drive near Hill Street. Officers spoke to witnesses of this incident who told officers while they were sledding at the Elks […]