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LMC hosts organ donor registry drive in honor of instructor
BENTON TOWNSHIP — Lake Michigan College will host an organ donation registration and blood drive from 9 a.m. ...
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Health department aims to prevent underage drinking
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department is promoting Alcohol Awareness Month this April in partnership with ...
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What’s happening at the Niles District Library?
The Niles District Library is building a community of lifelong learners who want to make Niles their lifelong ...
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Mother of carbon monoxide victim starts Go Fund Me page
Among a collection of balloons, stuffed animals and candles, the memorial tribute to 13-year-old Bryan Douglas Watts, who ...
Business
Three new members join Lakeland Health Foundations boards
NILES — Lakeland Health Foundations recently welcomed the addition of three new board members, including Mike Birkholm, to ...
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Dowagiac Sears’ fate not tied to fortunes of main company
During the last several weeks, speculation has run rampant about the future of retail giant Sears after company ...
Dowagiac
MSU honors SMC arts and sciences dean
The irony of winning Michigan State University’s agricultural recognition is not lost on Southwestern Michigan College’s Scott A. ...
Berrien County
Governor signs criminal reform bills
When it comes ending the cycle of crime and incarceration that many of Michigan’s offenders find themselves in, ...
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Honor, chamber hosting Easter Egg hunt Saturday
With a lineup of new activities joining some old favorites, parents will not have to say much to ...
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UPDATE: Carbon monoxide victim identified as 13-year-old Niles boy
A 13-year-old Niles boy, Bryan Douglas Watts, was reported dead Saturday afternoon as a result of a carbon ...
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UPDATE: Witnesses share details on Quality Inn carbon monoxide leak
UPDATE: Lakeland Hospital spokeswoman Jessica Hines has confirmed that one child transported to Lakeland-Niles was dead on arrival. ...
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Quality Inn evacuated after elevations of carbon monoxide detected
The Quality Inn and Suites, located at 1265 S. 11th St. in Niles was evacuated on Saturday morning, ...
Dowagiac
Presentation on Webb Miller next in museum spring lecture series
In 1915, Cass County and Dowagiac native Webb Miller quit his job at the Chicago American newspaper to ...
Dowagiac
Area expert shares tips to maintain clean air in home
When it comes to maintaining a safe and clean household, most people focus on the threats they can ...
Dowagiac
Ham radio historian honors forgotten legend
Even 60 years after his death in a tragic plane crash, there are some who recognize and appreciate ...
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Registration to open soon for summer camp
Fernwood Botanical Garden and Reserve June summer camp registration will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, for ...
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Buchanan superintendent search down to one finalist
SUBMITTED The Buchanan Community School District and the Buchanan Board of Education will host a series of daylong ...
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Berrien County Marine Division seeks applications
SUBMITTED The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division has re-opened the application process for marine deputies for the ...
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No one seriously injured in three-car crash
NILES — One person reported minor injuries in a three-car crash that occurred in front of the Dollar ...
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Brandywine students display creations Tuesday: Slideshow
Student’s artwork was on display at Brandywine Elementary school Tuesday night for the third annual Brandywine Fine Arts ...
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Teen author inspires elementary students to follow their passion
While most might spend their free time relaxing or catching up on Netflix, Niles’ Natalie True, 18, spends ...
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Stand Strength Team shares anti-bullying message
Straining under the weight of a tree trunk, strong man Daniel Yaden, also known as “Hawaiian Volcano,” hoisted ...
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SMC hosts region’s writing centers
Approaching the 40th anniversary, writing centers encompass more than tutoring and polishing papers. A lighthouse symbolized how writing ...
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Michigan could become part of interstate library compact
LANSING — Residents of Michigan and Indiana border communities would be able to use library services across state ...
Buchanan
Buchanan board selects finalists in search for new superintendent
The Buchanan Community School Board has narrowed the field in its search for a new superintendent. Potterville Public ...
