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February 04, 2025
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BOYS BASKETBALL BERRIEN SPRINGS 52, BUCHANAN 45 At Berrien Springs BUCHANAN (45): Tyler Frame 0, Preston Payne 6, Liam McBeth 5, Karmine Brown 16, Jake Franklin 5, Logan Wiggins 10, Will Carson 2, Owen Thompson 1, Ari Johnson 0. Totals 15 5-9 45. BERRIEN SPRINGS (52): Joe Chimwamcher 2, Brady Blasko 10, Ethan McCrary 13, […]

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February 04, 2025
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Cains: Gullibility, social media and the Martian Invasion of 1938

To this day, I remember an older sister convincing me that people lived inside the moon. Of course, this was an earlier age of rocketry, moonwalks, posters on the bedroom wall and a huge arsenal of astronaut toys in my toybox. It was nearly 30 years earlier that Orson Welles had incited a panic by […]

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January 17, 2025
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Pet of the Week: Bella, of Animal Aid

Bella is described by volunteers as an awesome dog with enchanting eyes and a beautiful face. A two year-old Rottweiler mix, Bella is described as being great with kids and would do well in a busy household with teens to play with. She loves to romp in the yard and cuddle while watching TV. Bella is good with other dogs, […]

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January 17, 2025
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Cassopolis Village Council to develop new master plan

CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council began looking toward the future of the village at their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Alexis O’Flynn, who is in charge of community development in the village, presented details on the Master Plan and Parks Plan for 2025-2030. Master plans are required by state law to be reviewed every […]

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January 17, 2025
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Niles greenlights third annual Michiana PrideFest

NILES — A popular event will return to downtown Niles in June.  The Niles City Council moved 6-1 Monday to approve the third annual Michiana PrideFest to be held at Riverfront Park on June 21.  Hosted by OutCenter Southwest Michigan in celebration of Pride Month, the event will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 […]

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January 17, 2025
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Daily data: Wednesday, Jan. 15

GIRLS BASKETBALL Monday BRIDGMAN 53, DOWAGIAC 25 At Bridgman DOWAGIAC (25): Claire Hess 2, Shamyra Clark 1, Marlie Carpenter 6, Brenna Mott 3, Niya Moss 2, Evie Lock 8, Olivia McIntosh 3. Totals 9 3-7 25. BRIDGMAN (53): Emily Howell 2, Melanie Warren 2, Tatyanna Hill 16, Emma Mangold 2, Kate Starbuck 4, Lanie McGrory […]

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January 17, 2025
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Jo Dee Messina to perform in New Buffalo

NEW BUFFALO – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos have announced that Jo Dee Messina will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, June 28 at 9 p.m. Eastern. Presale tickets are available now through Ticketmaster until Thursday, January 16 at 10 p.m. Eastern.  Tickets for the […]

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January 14, 2025
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2025 Miss Dowagiac court ready to represent community

DOWAGIAC — Three Dowagiac teens will be representing their community throughout the year as members of the 2025 Miss Dowagiac Court of Honor. Amelia Bakeman was crowned Miss Dowagiac 2025 Saturday, Jan. 11. Joining Bakeman in her court of honor is first runner-up Meg Charles and second runner-up Lauren Balsbaugh. In addition to her Miss […]

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January 14, 2025
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Niles woman gets prison time on multiple charges

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 […]

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January 14, 2025
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Annual Hunter Ice Festival returns to Niles this weekend

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 […]