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Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced on several charges in Berrien County Court Monday. Robert Paul Basker, ...
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City crews fix water tower leak
NILES — A water tower leak that caught the attention of passersby was brought under control by local ...
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Judge warns woman ‘relationships can be toxic’ after her father convinces her to steal catalytic converters
NILES — An area woman was sentenced Monday for a crime committed with her father. Chelsey Josephine Chapman, ...
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Cass, Van Buren residents may be eligible to receive free COVID-19 tests
LAWRENCE — There is now another opportunity for some Cass and Van Buren County residents to receive free ...
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Niles man gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of meth in Cass ...
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Niles native Morgan Moore named to Alvernia University Dean’s List
READING, Penn. — Morgan Moore, of Niles, has been named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the fall ...
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Niles grad named to dean’s list at Manchester University
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — A Niles graduate is being recognized for her academic achievements. Brittany Udell, of Niles, ...
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No injuries reported in Niles house fire
NILES — No one was injured in a structure fire in the city of Niles Wednesday night, according ...
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Berrien County’s only women, family homeless shelter launches fundraiser for repairs
BERRIEN COUNTY — An area nonprofit organization is raising funds to repair Berrien County’s only women and family ...
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Niles church to host Billy Shelton for Black History Month benefit concert
NILES — A local church and an iconic musician are teaming up to bring the community together. Michiana ...
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Friends and community help Niles business achieve ‘new image’
By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor NILES — Those passing through downtown Niles might see newly minted designs ...
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Underground Railroad Society of Cass County honors Black History Month
CASSOPOLIS — One local nonprofit is recognizing Black History Month by remembering Cass County’s history with the Underground ...
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New tattoo business to bring ‘comfortable, professional’ experience to downtown Niles
NILES — Sara Midkiff and Sierra Litka greeted clients both new and old as they filtered in and ...
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South Bend man transported to hospital following Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A South Bend man was taken to the hospital following a Cass County crash, according ...
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UPDATE: Niles Police Department, MSP assist U.S. Marshals in fugitive search
NILES — A federal law enforcement agency enlisted the help of local law enforcement for a Monday evening ...
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Heavy snow, dangerous roads on the way to southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Residents should take precautions and stay off the roads Wednesday and Thursday due to a ...
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DEVELOPING: Police responding to situation on Third Street in Niles
NILES — Police are currently responding to an active situation on Third Street in Niles. At least a ...
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Registered dietitian nutritionist to discuss food, cancer risk
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland is inviting the community to join registered dietitian nutritionist Elizabeth McGreal for ...
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Four sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court
NILES – Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on drug, weapon and other ...
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Schools across southwest Michigan awarded MEC grants
CASSOPOLIS — Midwest Energy and Communications surprised 28 teachers in January with grant awards from the 2022 Strengthening ...
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Elkhart man gets probation for assaulting a woman near Niles
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, an Elkhart man was sentenced to probation for assaulting a woman ...
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Berrien County commissioners learn more about ARPA funding
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners learned more details about American Rescue Plan Act funding requirements Thursday as ...
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Brandywine superintendent to retire at end of school year
NILES — Karen Weimer is ready for her next chapter. The longtime Brandywine Community Schools superintendent recently announced ...
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Niles nonprofit hosts first of four financial literacy workshops
NILES — One area organization has taken on the responsibility of educating Niles community members on the finances ...
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State police pledges action after finding racial disparities in traffic stops
NILES — A law enforcement agency is taking the necessary steps to ensure its practices are fair to ...
