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 […]

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 […]

HARTFORD — The Buchanan football team took care of business Friday against Hartford with a 38-12 win. Quarterback Luke Zeiger completed 8 of 12 passes for 198 yards and four touchdown passes, two to Tyler Baker (five catches, 109 yards) and Brody Reed ( two catches, 76 yards). Leland Payne had eight carries for 69 […]

CASSOPOLIS — The William F. Scott Field stands were packed full of proud parents, family members and community members celebrating and recognizing the Cassopolis senior football players, band members and cheerleaders on a Senior Night unlike any before it. One by one, senior cheerleaders, band members and football players were took the field with their […]