James “Jimmy” Rank
James ‘Jimmy’ B. Rank, age 52, of Battle Creek, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on December 28, 1969 in Paw Paw, MI. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved
James ‘Jimmy’ B. Rank, age 52, of Battle Creek, formerly of Dowagiac, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on December 28, 1969 in Paw Paw, MI. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved
From the Associated Press — Come January, Democrats will be in charge of Michigan state government for the first time in nearly 40 years. That’s raising hope among progressives about undoing decades of GOP-backed measures and advancing
With New Year’s Eve just a day away, Michigan State Police are taking the time today to remind everyone to drive sober or get pulled over. Michigan State Police First Lieutenant Mike Shaw says New Year’s is
Three people have been hospitalized after a crash on US-12 in Cass County Thursday. An 87-year-old Niles woman pulled in front of an ambulance as it was headed west on US 12 just after 9:30 a.m. She
Daniela Simona Temneanu / EyeEm/Getty Images (BUFFALO, N.Y.) — The Buffalo storm hero who police have dubbed “Merry Christmas Jay” has been identified and is speaking out to ABC News. Police in the town of Cheektowaga, just
Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be sworn in for her second term on January 1 at a ceremony in Lansing. She’s looking ahead to the new year with some goals. On social media, Whitmer was asked what she
Coming up the weekend of January 13 will be the 29th annual Niles Hunter Ice Festival. It’s the biggest winter event in Niles each year, and Lisa Croteau with the Niles mainstreet program tells us they’re back
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos will host a job fair next week as the Pokagons seek employees for the newly expanded Four Winds South Bend’s hotel and spa. The hiring event will be next
Chikaming Open Lands is inviting everyone to help it recapture some wayward snowmen. The Snowman Hunt is now on through January 21. The Mitten Gang, a band of frosty fugitives, has hidden in the preserves of Chikaming
More than 10,000 Michigan workers filed for unemployment benefits last week after losing their jobs. That’s an increase of about 1,000 over the prior week. The number has been going up week by week, and this is
Corewell Health South has released the top baby names of 2022 at its hospitals in St. Joseph and Niles. Out of 1,316 local babies born so far in 2022, Jayden and Charlotte were the most popular names
From the Associated Press — An explosion of new election-related legislation followed former President Donald Trump’s claims about losing the 2020 presidential election due to fraud. Next year is shaping up to be another busy one for
From the Associated Press — Starting January 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit is part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act
Delaware truck driver Barry Croft Jr. will spend 19 years and seven months in prison for plotting to kidnap and kill Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Defense attorney Joshua Blanchard says Croft had become radicalized in the
A group of former Marines, including one from Michigan, is about to take on a new mission. Logan Stark and nine others are going to skydive all around the world. “The goal here is to break the
A Niles man is dead after a single vehicle crash in Cass County’s Milton Township on Wednesday. Michigan State Police say it happened around 7:45 p.m. on Bertrand Street near Batchlor Drive. The preliminary investigation shows the
A Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery is coming to Niles. Moersch Hospitality Group CEO and owner Matthew Moersch says the expansion is pending regulatory approval, but they are thrilled to head to Niles. He says they
Benton Harbor residents are being advised adjustments are being made to bottled water distribution are being made over the next couple of weeks due to the holidays as well as a new winter distribution plan. As of
An agreement has been reached between Berrien County and New Buffalo Township regarding maintenance of the Marquette Greenway trail. The trail is planned to run from Chicago to New Buffalo, and work on the stretch from the
State Senator Aric Nesbitt will be the new minority leader in the Michigan Senate when it gets back to work January 11. He tells us he feels blessed the Republican caucus came together to place him in
A field of 80 flags from across the country were hand-selected for a Twitter tournament to compete for the best flag in the United States, and one southwest Michigan flag has risen near the top. Less than
Stay off the ice. That’s the message from the U.S. Coast Guard after photos circulated on social media this week of people walking out on to the Lake Michigan ice this week. Executive Petty Officer Zed Bradley
Carol Irene Lowes (Belsey) was born at home in Midland, Ontario Canada, May 3, 1934, the fifth of six children to Dora and Alfred Belsey. She married Hubert Lowes July 3, 1954. Hugh, husband and best friend,
From the Associated Press — A Delaware trucker described as a co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan’s governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison. Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final
WADE VANDERVORT/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — New York Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting criticism from his future Democratic colleagues for fabricating parts of his biography — criticism that is coming from some of Santos’ fellow
Recycling companies are receiving a lot more boxes and recycling material this time of year, but some of it may be costing consumers more. Things like ribbons, holiday lights, ornaments, and other Christmas décor often gets lumped
A house fire is being battled by several fire departments in southern Berrien County. The fire in the 23-hundred block of Red Bud Trail just south of US-12 began around 7 a.m. The road is closed between
Some travelers at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids and Metro Airport outside Detroit are having to change plans due to flight cancellations. Flight Aware says are were more than 30 cancellations and delays
Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images (ROME) — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened in the last few hours, a Vatican official said on Wednesday. “The situation at the moment remains under control and
Gas prices look like they’ll stay low going into the New Year. According to a Triple A report, today’s average in Michigan is $3.03, up 4¢ from a week ago and 5¢ less than a year ago.