Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 723,297 cases, 16,400 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 12,119 COVID-19 cases and 235 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
Staff Report, Author at Leader Publications
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 715,478 cases, 16,327 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 12,070 COVID-19 cases and 233 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:22 pm
Berrien County
Niles man hospitalized after motorcycle, SUV crash
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP – A Niles man sustained critical injuries following an accident between his motorcycle and a sports utility vehicle Wednesday. According to a statement ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 4:05 pm
Cass County
Cass County Sheriff’s Office K9 locates suspect in Wayne Township
WAYNE TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac man has been arrested thanks to the work of one of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office’s four-legged employees. Sheriff Richard ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 9:00 am
High school wrestling
Wrestling season wraps up with Hoover winning state title
The final weekend of high school wrestling turned out to be a successful one for area grapplers.
by Staff Report, Monday, April 5, 2021 6:39 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 702,499 cases, 16,239 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 11,969 COVID-19 cases and 232 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, April 5, 2021 3:32 pm
Breaking News
Man hospitalized following Cassopolis shooting
CASSOPOLIS — A man is in stable condition following an early Saturday morning shooting in the village of Cassopolis. At 1:15 a.m. Saturday, the Cassopolis ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 3, 2021 8:50 am
Cass County
Dowagiac woman injured when struck by vehicle
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac woman was reportedly hit by a a car in Silver Creek Township Friday morning, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 2, 2021 6:47 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 678,295 cases, 16,141 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 11,783 COVID-19 cases and 232 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 1, 2021 4:30 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Thursday, April 1
GIRLS BASKETBALL WAYLAND 61, EDWARDSBURG 48 At Edwardsburg EDWARDSBURG 48 Katie Schaible 8, Macey Laubach 17, Ella Castelucci 8, Averie Markel 0, Paige Albright 2, ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 1, 2021 11:09 am
High school sports
ROUNDUP: Vikings open season with wins
The Niles baseball and softball teams opened up the 2021 season with wins over visiting Paw Paw on Tuesday.
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:05 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Wednesday, March 31
BASEBALL NILES 10, PAW PAW 0 At Niles First Game Paw Paw 000 000 – 0 3 2 Niles 101 062 – 10 6 2 ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 9:30 am
High school wrestling
Eddies advance six, including two regional champions, to the state finals
The Edwardsburg wrestling team did not show any side effects from being eliminated from the state team tournament as the Eddies advanced six wrestlers to ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 10:52 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Tuesday, March 30
GIRLS BASKETBALL EDWARDSBURG 67, BUCHANAN 47 At Edwardsburg BUCHANAN 47 Faith Carson 11, Hailey Jonatzke 9, Alexa Burns 0, LaBria Austin 17, Jillian McKean 2. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 10:28 pm
Berrien County
Buchanan senior awarded for top essay in local DAR contest
THREE OAKS — Six local students were recently recognized for good citizenship by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Rebecca Dewey ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 2:04 pm
Berrien County
Niles Memorial Day organizers seeking participants for 2021 event
NILES — The American Legion Post 26 is seeking participants for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade in Niles. The longtime tradition celebrating service men and ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 29, 2021 12:25 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Sunday, March 28
BOYS BASKETBALL SCHOOLCRAFT 56, BRANDYWINE 38 SCHOOLCRAFT 56 Tyler DeGroote 27, Shane Ryske 12, Asher Puhalski 9, Skyler Thompson 4, Harmon DeVries 4. TOTALS: 18 ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 28, 2021 12:51 pm
High school basketball
Undefeated Buchanan wins Division 2 district championship
Undefeated Buchanan captured the Division 2 District championship with a 61-42 victory over South Haven at Benton Harbor High School Friday night.
by Staff Report, Sunday, March 28, 2021 1:09 am
Scoreboard
UPDATED: Daily Data: Saturday, March 27
GIRLS SOCCER EDWARDSBURG 2, NILES 0 At Niles Goals ED – Morgan Laskowski (Vivian Tomas assist) ED – Hannah Lamphier (Jenna Stowasser assist) Varsity records: ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 9:29 pm
Dowagiac
Police identify victims of Dowagiac house fire
DOWAGIAC — Police have identified the victims of a Thursday Dowagiac house fire. Gregory Alan Heron, 36, and Dolly Sue Waterson, 36, were killed Thursday ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 26, 2021 1:35 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Friday, March 26
BOYS BASKETBALL LAKESHORE 70, NILES 50 At Niles LAKESHORE 70 Grant Gondrezick II 25, Grant Ruddell 6, JJ Bushu 10, Gavin Foster 9, TJ Mitchell ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:34 pm
Business
Niles Daily Star honored as Newspaper of the Year finalist
NILES — The Niles Daily Star was awarded 11 awards in the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest Thursday, including second place Newspaper of the ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 25, 2021 3:54 pm
High school basketball
ROUNDUP: Bobcats, Bucks advance to district championship games
Despite missing four of its top six players due to injury or COVID-19 issues, the Brandywine girls basketball team rolled into the Division 3 District ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:15 pm
Scoreboard
Daily Data: Thursday, March 25
WRESTLING Division 3 Regional At Constantine SOUTH HAVEN 45, DOWAGIAC 26 119: Blake Hassevoort (SH) p. Cody White 1:40; 125: Israel Villegas (D) p. Corbin ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9:26 pm
Cass County
Wanted Dowagiac man arrested in San Antonio
DOWAGIAC — A Dowagiac man wanted on child pornography charges has been arrested, according to the Dowagiac Police Department. Kevin Lee Hanner, 52, was taken ...
