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Obituaries Evelyn Davis. August 10, 1932 – January 16, 2025 Evelyn Davis was born in Dowagiac, MI to Frank and Elizabeth ... January 31, 2025

Sep 5, 2024 · NILES — A cursed ship, a creepy crypt and fearsome forest are just a few of the horrific sights awaiting guests at one of Niles’ most popular fall attractions. The Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower Road, Niles, opens its gates for the season Friday and organizers and volunteers are ready to scare the “yell” out […]

Jan 1, 2025 · UPDATE: The Sugar Bowl has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday. NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Allstate Sugar Bowl has been postponed to Thursday after a deadly attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter early Wednesday morning, according to New Orleans NBC affiliate WDSU. The game, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup between No. 2 …

Jan 4, 2025 · STEVENSVILLE — The Niles boys basketball team took care of business at Lakeshore Friday night. The Vikings defeated the Lancers 53-42 in their first game of 2025. Niles led 21-12 at halftime and by as many as 23 in the game. Andre Wells led Niles in scoring with 18 points and added six rebounds and […]

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Jan 1, 2025 · As they gear up to meet the Miami Heat (16-14) on Thursday, January 2 at Kaseya Center, with tip-off at 7:30 PM ET, the Indiana Pacers (16-18) have three players currently listed on the injury report. The Heat also have listed three injured players. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What […]

Jan 1, 2025 · BUCHANAN — A new restaurant and cidery is giving the historic Redden block a new lease on life in downtown Buchanan. Thistledown & Row, a restaurant and cidery located at 103 Days Ave, opened its doors to the public today and is offering its take on modern American cuisine paired with organic ciders, meads, and Michigan wines.

Nov 6, 2024 · BERRIEN COUNTY — Listed below are the unofficial election results from Berrien County’s contested 2024 General election races, local to Leader Publications’ coverage areas. School board elections, along with state-wide and national races, will be posted separately. County Prosecuting Attorney: Amy Byrd, 47,889 Trevor Maveal 33,445 County Sheriff Chuck Heit, 50,648 Al DiBrito, […]

Nov 8, 2024 · CASSOPOLIS — Just across the street from Stone Lake near downtown Cassopolis, two entrepreneurs with a passion for slow-cooked meats are launching a new BBQ restaurant, O’Neals Smokehouse Brandon Turner and Jeremy Lee are aiming to launch their new venture at 521 S. Broadway Street with a soft opening Thursday, Nov. 21 and a grand […]