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MDHHS issues quarantine guidance for asymptomatic students
LANSING — To help ensure Michigan students and educators are as safe as possible in the classroom and ...
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Berrien County remains in state of high COVID-19 transmission
BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 transmission is on the rise in Berrien County, according to local health experts. During ...
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MSP encourages residents to take action to prepare during Michigan’s Preparedness Month
LANSING — Emergencies can happen when least expected. That is why Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland ...
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Niles Township considers hiring office assistant
NILES TOWNSHIP — A new face may soon be greeting residents at Niles Township Hall, 320 Bell Road, ...
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New emergency management coordinator ready to serve Cass County
CASSOPOLIS — A new face in Cass County government is working to ensure the county and its residents ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 961,953 cases, 20,396 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,955 COVID-19 cases and 283 deaths, according to the ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Berrien, Cass counties
NILES — An approaching storm system could bring with it heavy rain and strong winds to Michiana. The ...
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Parents, community members protest mask mandate in Berrien County schools
BUCHANAN — Tuesday morning, the sidewalk in front of Buchanan High School was decorated with signs saying “unmask ...
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Council on Aging to host annual Senior Health Fair
CASS COUNTY — A local organization will again bring local medical providers to answer questions and provide services ...
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Niles Township boil water order affecting local businesses
NILES TOWNSHIP — A boil water order issued in Niles Charter Township is putting a damper on local ...
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Niles Police Log: Aug. 26 – Sept. 1
Aug. 26 2:32 a.m. — 900 block S. 11th, obstruction of justice/warrant 3:29 a.m. — 600 block Ferry, threat 4:58 ...
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Niles man sentenced for meth, assault and battery
CASSOPOLIS — Lawrence Morbach, 51, of Ironwood Drive, Niles, pleaded guilty to possession of meth and was sentenced ...
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Edwardsburg man sentenced for shootout near Barron Lake
CASSOPOLIS – An Edwardsburg man who got into a shootout with another vehicle on Barron Lake Road late ...
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9-year-old Edwardsburg student enrolled in Moderna vaccine trial
NILES — Last week, as most southwest Michigan children were soaking up the last days of summer vacation, 7-year-old ...
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SMC students complete ETS Public Safety/Fire Camp
DOWAGIAC — A group of local college students recently learned what it takes to become a first responder. ...
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PACE of Southwest Michigan celebrates National PACE Month
ST. JOSEPH — September is National PACE Month, celebrating the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. The ...
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Berrien County Health Department issues public health order requiring face masks in educational settings
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Health Department has issued a public health order requiring the use of ...
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Honor Investment Team welcomes LPL financial advisor
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Honor Credit Union recently announced that Timothy J. Bailey will become a financial advisor with ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland achieves Cardiac Service Line of Excellence
ST. JOSEPH – Corazon, Inc., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty, has granted Service Line ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles Community Schools welcomes back students
NILES — After a long summer away, smiling and laughing children once again filled the halls at Niles ...
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Niles Fire Department hosts confined spaces training
NILES — Several area firefighters spent their weekends learning to get comfortable in tight spaces. Saturday and Sunday, ...
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Lakeland Care to offer drive-through community flu shots
BERRIEN COUNTY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone age ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 946,698 cases, 20,257 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 14,721 COVID-19 cases and 283 deaths, according to the ...
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Berrien County Health Department recognizes international overdose awareness Day, offers free Narcan kits
BENTON HARBOR — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Berrien County Health Department and the Voice. ...
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PHOTO STORY: Brandywine celebrates return to school
NILES — Summer is officially over — at least it is for Brandywine Community Schools students. Monday, Brandywine ...
