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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 629,612 cases, 15,903 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 11,274 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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Drug charges land Indiana man probation
NILES — Area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on a variety of charges. Marcus ...
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
LANSING — With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming March 21-27 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State ...
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Area resident gets probation, jail time for destruction of police property
NILES — An area resident is heading to jail after being sentenced in Berrien County Court Monday. Shabrea ...
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Niles Community Schools teacher arrested on assault charges
NILES — A Niles Community Schools teacher was arrested last week on charges of assaulting two students. Special ...
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Area fire departments urge caution for spring cleanup burns
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Fire departments across the Berrien and Cass counties were busy over the past weekend responding ...
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LMC Honors Program to host social justice discussion panel
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s Honors Program will host a virtual Social Justice Forum at 6 p.m. ...
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Niles Police Log: March 11-18
March 11 2:20 a.m. – N. Fifth/Hill, traffic stop 4 a.m. – 300 block N. Second, traffic 4:42 ...
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Berrien Springs man injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP – One man is injured after a single vehicle crash in Howard Township on Sunday. Cass ...
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Elkhart woman dies in Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — An Elkhart woman died after losing control of her vehicle early Sunday morning, according to ...
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East Main Gardens celebrates 100 years of business
NILES — A local business planted in Niles 100 years ago continues to bloom in 2021. East Main ...
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Niles man killed in Silver Creek Township crash
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was killed in a Silver Creek Township crash Friday evening, according ...
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Elkhart man sentenced to Cass County Jail on meth charges
An Elkhart man was sentenced to 365 days in jail. William C. Tavernier, 63, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty ...
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Suspects arrested for Niles home invasion robbery
NILES — Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a home invasion robbery in Niles, according to ...
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Berrien County commissioners oppose change to micropolitan status
BERRIEN COUNTY — A federal proposal could have a significant socioeconomic impact on the city of Niles. The ...
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Niles man sentenced up to 15 years for standoff with police
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass Circuit Court stemming from a January ...
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Cass County commissioners urge state to allow regional approach for COVID-19 restrictions
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted to urge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to take a regional ...
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MDHHS expands capacity at outdoor stadiums, arenas; increases testing to protect youth in sports
LANSING – On Friday morning, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its Gatherings and Mask epidemic order, allowing ...
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Mishawaka woman injured in Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A Mishawaka woman was injured in a Milton Township crash, according to the Cass County ...
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Community, family working to rebuild after Howard Township fire
HOWARD TOWNSHIP – A family is trying to put the pieces of their lives back together after a ...
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Berrien County announces 2021 recycling events
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County residents have a number of opportunities throughout the year to recycle and safely ...
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Niles leaders urging representatives to keep metropolitan status
NILES – Niles city and business representatives are urging state and federal government officials to keep the area’s ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 615,792 10,580 cases, 15,810 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 11,102 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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Blossomtime cancels Grand Floral Parade
BERRIEN SPRINGS — A beloved local tradition has been canceled for the second year in a row due ...
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Special land uses granted for marijuana grows, microbusiness, provisioning center
NILES – The Niles Planning Commission hosted five public hearings Tuesday evening for five special land use requests ...
