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GALLERY: Middle schoolers campaign against cyberbullying
NILES — With this year’s unique challenges incorporating the ability to move between in-person and at-home instructions, art ...
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Brandywine board seeks to fill vacant seat
NILES — The Brandywine Community Schools board of education is seeking applicants to fill a vacant position. The position ...
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Berrien County health officials discuss new vaccine, declining trend in COVID numbers
BERRIEN COUNTY — Wednesday evening, a line down a hall at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph was ...
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Delayed jury trials leave victims waiting for justice
The delay in holding court proceedings caused by the COVID-19 pandemic this year hasn’t just disrupted docket scheduling ...
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Protesters show support outside Niles restaurant
NILES — By 10:30 a.m., a small crowd had gathered together in the chilly, snowy weather near the ...
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Niles author releases book on Amazon, worked with fellow local author to publish
NILES — On Wednesday morning, a Niles woman’s work 28 years in the making became available on Amazon. ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland administers first COVID-19 vaccines
ST. JOSEPH — Wednesday marked an historic day for Spectrum Health Lakeland as administration of the COVID-19 vaccine ...
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LMC moves spring semester start date to Jan. 19
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College will delay the start of its spring semester to give students extra ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports two new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported two new COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Niles man arrested for child sexually abusive activity
NILES — An investigation conducted by the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has resulted ...
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Area church to host blood drive, effort against pandemic
NILES — Pastor Jeffrey Whittaker, of Niles church Michiana Christian Embassy, said he was praying one night and ...
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Shelton’s feeding community with help from customers
NILES — Shelton’s Farm Market, 1832 S. 11th St., Niles, has sold enough food boxes to feed more than ...
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Niles Community Schools to provide meal assistance over holiday break
NILES — Staff at Niles schools are working to ensure students do not go hungry during the holiday ...
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Dealership donates $12,300 to local cancer services center
NILES — At 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Doug Campbell, of Campbell Ford Lincoln, at 2801 S. 11th St., ...
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Niles restaurant owner served cease and desist after defying MDHHS order
NILES — Pam Sebasty feels like she is between the Indiana state line and a hard place. As ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Southwest Michigan counties reported new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Niles Water Department receives award from CDC, DHHS
NILES — The City of Niles Water Department received a Water Fluoridation Quality Award for 2019. Leanne Caddy, ...
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Niles City Council approves microbusiness license, option agreement for two marijuana businesses
NILES — Two marijuana businesses are one step closer to serving the Niles community after the city council approved ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles expansion to increase room for bariatric wing, orthopedic recovery
NILES — Crews are now hard at work expanding one of Niles’ most recognizable buildings. On Dec. 9, ...
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Berrien County Sheriff’s Office raises more than $5,000 through No Shave November campaign
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office once again participated in the nationally recognized “No Shave” November ...
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Madeline Bertrand County Park to possibly expand in 2021
NILES — The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Project has its 2020 recommendations from its total grant award ...
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Business owners express concerns about COVID-19 mandates at community assembly
NILES — Frustrated business owners and residents gathered at The Grand LV in Niles at 4 p.m. Monday ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 437,985 cases, 10,752 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Since Saturday, the state of Michigan has averaged 3,602 new COVID-19 cases per day, according ...
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COVID-19 vaccinations started today at Michigan hospitals
LANSING — Frontline health care workers at two Michigan hospitals today were the first people in the state ...
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Berrien County commissioners accept challenge aimed at supporting Berrien County businesses
ST. JOSEPH — At the Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Dec. 10, Berrien County Commissioner Teri ...
