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Feed the Hungry program thanks community for nearly $44,000 raised
DOWAGIAC — After all its contributions were added up, a local charity campaign exceeded expectations once again, and ...
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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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Niles natives plan to open theater in downtown Cassopolis
CASSOPOLIS — A new theater is aiming to bring the performing arts to downtown Cassopolis. Cousins and 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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Dowagiac seeking partners for old school redevelopment, downtown apartments
DOWAGIAC — Two city-owned properties are primed for new projects, and all that is needed are partners willing ...
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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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When county offices close due to snow, Cass County Sheriff’s Office hosts wedding for Illinois couple
CASSOPOLIS — While most people spent Wednesday staying warm from the comfort of their homes or shoveling snow ...
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Local woman shares passion for diabetes outreach with Dowagiac Rotary Club
DOWAGIAC – After her own experience living with Type 1 diabetes, one local woman is on a mission ...
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Buchanan Community Schools launches Learn by Heart campaign
BUCHANAN — Educators have played an important role in the relative stability of schools across the country and ...
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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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80 students attend SMC Human Services Day
DOWAGIAC — Eighty high school students from Covert, Hartford and the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center ...
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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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Dowagiac Police Log: Jan. 26-Feb. 2
Jan. 26 7:35 a.m. — Baymont Inn, assault complaint 7:42 a.m. — M-62 W/M-51 S., stalking complaint 8:12 ...
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Dowagiac welcomes new deputy fire chief
DOWAGIAC — Instead of passing the torch, the former leader of the local fire department has passed his ...
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Family fun center, liquor store to occupy former Shopko space
DOWAGIAC — The new owners of a long-vacant building intend to bring fun for all ages – as ...
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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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Professional chili cook-off to warm up Ice Time this Saturday
DOWAGIAC – One of the hottest battles to be fought across the country, with origins traced to a ...
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PHOTO STORY: Organizers call Stone Lake Ice Fishing Bowl a success
CASSOPOLIS — Organizers of the fourth annual Stone Lake Ice Fishing Bowl said the results were anything but ...
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Buchanan honors its first female athletes
BUCHANAN — As she watched the 2022 Buchanan girls basketball team run across the court Friday night, clad ...
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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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Dowagiac deputy fire chief, lieutenant retire
DOWAGIAC — When Robert ‘Smitty’ Smith was just getting started with the Dowagiac Fire Department in 1990, he ...
