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Niles Community Schools approves new CTE course
NILES — A new course designed to give students an overview of the ever-evolving healthcare system will soon ...
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Young Professionals’ sold-out adult prom ‘incredibly well-received’
DOWAGIAC — An event that allowed guests to create new prom memories as adults was met with much ...
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Niles Township approves feasibility study on new town hall location
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Niles Charter Township’s quest for a new town hall is one step closer ...
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Lyons Industries donates $36,000 to Indian Lake VFD for new vehicle
SISTER LAKES — A local company is doing its part to help first responders serve the community. Lyons ...
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Buchanan discusses possible revival of city’s DDA
BUCHANAN – A proposal to establish a Corridor Improvement Authority in the city of Buchanan has revived discussion ...
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Dowagiac author pens book on friendship with Muhammad Ali
DOWAGIAC — Larry Seurynck came to Cass County expecting to teach writing. The unexpected arose at many turns, ...
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Berrien County commissioners discuss county facilities, juvenile center
ST. JOSEPH — Design plans for a new county juvenile center are nearing completion and Berrien County Commissioners ...
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Ascension-Borgess’ Ryder makes list of ‘Rural Hospital CEOs to Know’
KALAMAZOO — Natalie Ryder, MBA-HM, MSN, RN, NE-BC, administrator of Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital in Allegan, Ascension Borgess-Pipp ...
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Brandywine high schoolers form group to gather support for students in district
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A local student group is working to keep its student body engaged and involved ...
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Dowagiac turns 175 today
DOWAGIAC — The Furnace City celebrated a milestone birthday Thursday. Dowagiac celebrated 175 years of existence Thursday, Feb. ...
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Brandywine suspends adding ‘sexually explicit, violent’ books to middle/high school library
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — A controversial debate over book policy in the Brandywine Community Schools district reached a ...
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Boone Newsmedia founder and chairman dies
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — James B. “Jim” Boone Jr., founder and chairman of the board of Boone Newsmedia, Inc. ...
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Cassopolis approves grant application for Stone Lake Beach expansion
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Village Council unanimously passed a resolution for an additional USDA Grant to be used ...
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Dowagiac City Council announces 2023 summer road projects
By COLIN KNAPP Leader Publications Contributor DOWAGIAC — For the city’s 175th Anniversary year, the City Council of ...
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Buchanan receives $33,500 grant to improve St. Joseph River public access
BUCHANAN — The City of Buchanan announced today it received a grant from the American Electric Power Foundation ...
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Christopher Braathen named aluminum plant manager at Hydro Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — Christopher Braathen has been appointed Operations Director for Hydro’s new aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. Braathen ...
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Silver Beach County park receives $850,000 Spark grant for new playground equipment
ST. JOSEPH — Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting began with good news about a state grant ...
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Oh My LLC reopens in downtown Niles
NILES — A downtown Niles business closed since November has made its long-awaited return. Oh My LLC, 307 ...
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SMC honors Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster for 30 years of service
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College paid tribute Feb. 8 to Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster with a 30-year pin ...
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Niles Charter Township approves 2023 road department agreement
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Select township streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. ...
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Brandywine grad opens physical therapy practice in downtown Niles
NILES — There’s a new business in town and the owner is no stranger to the Niles community. ...
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Edwardsburg Public Schools begins search for new superintendent
EDWARDSBURG — The Edwardsburg Public Schools Board of Education has begun its search for a new superintendent. The ...
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Niles High School students raise more than $5,000 to fight cancer
NILES — A group of Niles High School students is doing its part to raise money for cancer ...
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Woodfire Trattoria wins 2023 Ice Time Chili Crawl
DOWAGIAC — Early morning bitter cold temperatures did not hinder the ice artisans last weekend at Dowagiac’s Ice ...
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Cassopolis’ David Johnson attends State of the Union with Congressman Walberg
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) had a special guest with him for President Joe Biden’s State ...
