Community News
Niles reacts to executive order including gardening, lawn care
NILES — The governor’s latest executive order included language that struck at many green thumbs’ hearts. The inclusion ...
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Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber assembles government affairs committee, dedicates advocacy efforts to getting Michigan safely back to work
ST. JOSEPH — As elected leaders begin to formulate a plan to reopen the economy, the Southwest Michigan ...
Education
The Mendel Center announces dates for events rescheduled due to COVID-19 closure
BENTON TOWNSHIP — As southwest Michigan continues to stay at home to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, countless events ...
Giving
2020 grants awarded to area agencies by ‘The Heart of Cook’
BRIDGMAN — “The Heart of Cook” has awarded grants to 35 area nonprofit organizations totaling over $58,000. The ...
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PACE of Southwest Michigan accepting donations of medical supplies
ST. JOSEPH — In response to community inquiries and offers of support, PACE of Southwest Michigan has established ...
Breaking News
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in the state of Michigan, with the Michigan Department ...
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Dowagiac resident helps collect bottles, cans to help raise money for child’s ear surgery
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Robert Bryant’s garage is filled to the brim with cans and bottles during the ...
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Niles Family Fun Fair canceled, hopes to return in 2021
NILES — After facing initial disappointments at a city council meeting, the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles faced ...
Giving
New downtown Niles nonprofit to provide respite for roadies
NILES — When walking by 205 E. Main St. in downtown in recent months, windows with a sign ...
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Despite COVID-19, southwest Michigan census efforts continue
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, census efforts are continuing in southwest Michigan. A ...
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Michigan expands COVID-19 testing criteria to anyone with symptoms as case numbers rise
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is expanding testing criteria for ...
Community News
Niles City Council discusses “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
NILES — The Niles City Council met as scheduled Monday evening. However, instead of the usual location at ...
Breaking News
Berrien County breaks 100 coronavirus cases, finds cluster at nursing home
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Over the weekend, COVID-19 cases in Berrien County had spiked to 105, and five deaths ...
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New COVID-19 drive-thru testing site opened in Berrien County
BANGOR — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a new partnership ...
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Niles Post Office Apartments to halt construction
NILES — The sounds of construction that have remained consistent through downtown Niles will come to pause soon. ...
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Niles man headed back to prison on drug charges
NILES – A former Niles man who got out of prison in November 2018 is going back to ...
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Michiana Christian Embassy offers drive in Easter service
NILES — Safety and celebration was the catalyst for invention in Rev. Jeffrey Whittaker’s take on this year’s ...
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United Way looking for stand-by COVID-19 volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one agency is looking for as many volunteers ...
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Cassopolis manufacturer donating sanitizer to fight COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Essential workers in Cass County are keeping a little safer thanks to a donation from a ...
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Meals on Wheels still delivering despite COVID-19 pandemic
CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday morning, Marty Heirty hiked a mask up over his nose and mouth before opening his ...
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Virtual statewide food drive to feed the hungry during COVID-19
LANSING — On Friday, The Food Bank Council of Michigan called on every Michigander to help feed an ...
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Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings caused by COVID-19
LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program ...
Education
SMC registration open for summer, fall classes
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College registration opened on March 25 for all students for summer and fall 2020 ...
Breaking News
Michigan sees more than 200 new COVID-19 deaths
LANSING — The state of Michigan reported more than 200 new deaths as a result of COVID-19 Friday. ...
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Niles’ The Erly talks canceled, shifted plans
NILES — Music venues remain silent and empty as the heavy mandates against people gathering have been put ...
