Max Harden

DOWAGIAC — Pageantry returns to Dowagiac in January. The 2025 Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, January 11, at the Dowagiac Middle School Performing Arts Center.

A Buchanan man was sentenced to prison Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on multiple charges.

of 5 BUCHANAN — A new restaurant and cidery is giving the historic Redden block a new lease on life in downtown Buchanan.

Brookie's Cafe, 105 Beeson St., Dowagiac, opened its doors to the community for the first time Thursday morning in the space formerly home to the Beeson Street Bar and Grill. The brunch cafe will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

NEW BUFFALO — Neighbor by Neighbor was recently awarded a grant to help local families improve their circumstances and achieve long-term stability by the Pokagon Fund.

of 8 STEVENSVILLE — The Niles boys basketball team took care of business at Lakeshore Friday night.

LAGRANGE TOWNSHIP — A woman was hospitalized following a shooting Sunday night in LaGrange Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Two men were arrested in connection with the shooting and are facing charges.

NILES — A nonprofit is helping local entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

KALAMAZOO — The Niles girls and boys varsity bowling teams traveled to Kalamazoo Continental Lanes Sunday for the Husky Invitational. The boys competed against eight girls teams and 14 Boys teams from all around the state. Each team bowling tied an individual game and eight baker games to move into match play. Niles sophomore Miley […]

CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications is offering four $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors toward their trade school or college education. Additionally, up to two winners will be able to apply for a second scholarship after completing their first year of trade school or college. To be eligible to apply, students must: Receive […]