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Whirlpool Corporation announces community basket auction to benefit United Way
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — “Giving Tuesday” is right around the corner — the global day of giving that encourages ...
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Honor Credit Union announces winners of 12th annual Teacher Awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced the 12th Annual Teacher Award winners. With each year that ...
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Pokagon Band, Four Winds Casinos donate 1,000 Thanksgiving food boxes to those in need
NEW BUFFALO — Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos donated 1,000 food boxes to those ...
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Six incidents land Elkhart man in prison
CASSOPOLIS — An Elkhart man is going to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County Circuit Court ...
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League of Women Voters to host virtual immigration discussion
The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties has announced plans to host a presentation and ...
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MSP offers Michiganders winter emergency preparedness tips
LANSING — With winter weather approaching, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,166,517 cases, 22,521 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,731 COVID-19 cases and 311 deaths, according to the ...
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Southwest Michigan residents encouraged to donate to Operation Christmas Child
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Local residents once again have the chance to give children from around the world gifts ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,112,490 cases, 21,918 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,054 COVID-19 cases and 309 deaths, according to the ...
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Salvation Army offering Christmas assistance
NILES — Though autumn leaves are only just now beginning to fall in southwest Michigan, one area organization ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,090,021 cases, 21,609 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,815 COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths, according to the ...
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MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine ...
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‘Politicization of public health’ causes two health department leaders to resign
BENTON HARBOR — Two longtime officials representing the Berrien County Health Department resigned last week, the health department ...
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Berrien, Cass counties embrace interoperability
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Road Department along with the Cass County Road Commission are embracing interoperability ...
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United Way of Southwest Michigan recognizes community’s volunteer leaders
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One local organization recognized some of southwest Michigan’s most dedicated volunteers last week. UWSM’s annual ...
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DEVELOPING: Thousands remain without power following Monday night storm
UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana Michigan Power reported fewer than 5,000 customers remained without power. All ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,064,557 cases, 21,349 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 16,566 COVID-19 cases and 301 deaths, according to the ...
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Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency commemorates 40th anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This month, Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is celebrating a milestone anniversary. On Aug. 20, ...
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Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Mshkiki Community Clinic to begin dental, medical services in October
DOWAGIAC — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi will be expanding its medical services next week. The Pokagon Band ...
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United Way partners with Tyler Automotive for annual campaign
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan has again partnered with Tyler Automotive to help incentivize this ...
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Leader Publications welcomes new reporter to staff
NILES — A new face is joining Leader Publications’ news team. Ryan Yuenger, 33, of St. Joseph, recently ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department receives confirmation of rabid bat in Van Buren County
VAN BUREN COUNTY – The Van Buren/Cass District Health Department was notified Sept. 16 of a bat that ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,015,802 cases, 20,898 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,057 COVID-19 cases and 292 deaths, according to the ...
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Blossomtime Festival to return
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following a COVID-19 induced pause, a southwest Michigan tradition is returning. After a long two-year ...
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Local league to register voters on National Voter Registration Day
NILES — On Sept. 28, the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties will join with ...
