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Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic ...
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Van Buren/Cass District Health Department recommends masks indoors for all regardless of vaccine status
SOUTHWST MICHIGAN — One area health department is recommending masks for all individuals indoors — regardless of vaccine ...
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Southwest Michigan organizations join forces to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates, combat misinformation
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Van Buren/Cass District Health ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the ...
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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...
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Michigan Works! awarded $2 million grant to train workers in southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education ...
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Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes ...
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Michigan Works! to host recruitment workshop
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 2,100 jobs open in southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren ...
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Motor carrier officers to participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
LANSING — This week, motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be ...
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United Way launches online platform to engage public in advocating for change, announces success of year’s first advocacy effort
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan launched its new collaborative platform for advocacy, giving the people ...
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Area agencies see increase in traffic citations over the Fourth of July weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For many, the Fourth of July weekend brought family gatherings, fireworks and general merriment. However, ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 895,395 cases, 19,775 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,967 COVID-19 cases and 274 deaths, according to the ...
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New marketing reps prepared to help Berrien, Cass County advertisers
NILES — Leader Publications has welcomed two new marketing professionals to its team. Jennifer Bounds, who has been ...
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Area hospital urges residents to stay safe this Fourth of July weekend
DOWAGIAC – From barbecues to cooling off by the pool to scenic firework shows, the Fourth of July ...
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Area shelters ask residents to take steps to protect pets during Fourth of July weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – As loud bangs and cheers are heard around the area this weekend, area animal shelter ...
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Regional power companies pull together during summer storms
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Severe weather can take out power in a small neighborhood or across large swaths of ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 894,433 cases, 19,744 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,947 COVID-19 cases and 271 deaths, according to the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 894,260 cases, 19,712 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,941 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the ...
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I&M reports approximately 5,000 without power in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — More than 3,000 Indiana Michigan Power customers are without power in Buchanan, as are 8,000 ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 893,909 cases, 19,692 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,929 COVID-19 cases and 270 deaths, according to the ...
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Cass County Treasurer warns of mail scam
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County officials are warning residents of a recent mail scam targeting homeowners. According to Cass ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 893,756 cases, 19,664 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,927 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 893,582 cases, 19,662 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,924 COVID-19 cases and 269 deaths, according to the ...
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Gov. Whitmer announces plan to expand tuition-free college to 22,000 additional Michiganders
DETROIT – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday, during an event on Belle Isle in Detroit marking the state’s return to normal, called for the expansion of the Futures ...
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Cass County Courts restart jury trials, reopen building
CASSOPOLIS – This month, the Law and Courts Building in Cassopolis, which houses the Cass County Courts and ...
