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Niles teens arrested following vehicle pursuit
NILES — Two teens were arrested Tuesday following a vehicle pursuit and crash in the city of Niles. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday ...
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Two sheriff’s deputies treated following Niles Township apartment fire
NILES TOWNSHIP — Two Berrien County Sheriff’s deputies were treated for smoke inhalation following a Niles Township apartment fire Tuesday morning. The Berrien County Sheriff’s ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:19 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Southwest Michigan counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Several southwest Michigan counties reported new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:01 pm
high school volleyball
Dodd earns first-team All-Southwest 10
Southwest 10 Conference champion Mendon dominated the all-conference volleyball team with four players on the first team and eight players honored overall.
by Staff Report, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:54 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Following Thanksgiving weekend, Michigan reports 360,449 cases, 9,134 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 did not break for Thanksgiving, with case numbers continuing to rise, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 30, 2020 3:59 pm
Cass County
One injured by falling tree
CALVIN TOWNSHIP — An area man was hospitalized Sunday, after becoming trapped under a fallen tree, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 30, 2020 10:48 am
Cass County
Two killed in Cass County house fire
PORTER TOWNSHIP — Two people died in a Porter Township fire Friday Saturday afternoon, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. The department was called ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, November 29, 2020 7:39 am
Cass County
Police investigating suspicious death of 29-year-old found in vehicle
CASS COUNTY — A woman was found dead inside a vehicle in Cass County on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. Police ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, November 26, 2020 5:33 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Van Buren counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Wednesday, both Berrien and Van Buren counties reported additional COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:59 pm
Edwardsburg
Two involved in Edwardsburg drug bust arraigned on charges
EDWARDSBURG — Two individuals involved in an Edwardsburg search that resulted in the bomb squad being called have been formally charged in Cass County Court. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:58 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report additional COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Tuesday, counties across southwest Michigan reported additional COVID-19 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 4:25 pm
News
UPDATE: Rite Aid expands no-cost COVID-19 testing
NILES — Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Effective immediately, no-charge ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 11:36 am
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 314,216 cases, 8,543 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Michigan is still reporting high COVID-19 positives, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:11 pm
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Niles man charged in downtown bank robbery
NILES — A Niles man has been charged in connection to a downtown Niles bank robbery. Richard David Smith, 52, of Niles, was charged in ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 23, 2020 3:01 pm
Berrien County
Police rescue man trapped under vehicle after two-car crash in Niles Township
NILES — Sheriff’s deputies from Berrien County rescued a Niles man trapped under his vehicle following a crash just outside city limits Sunday afternoon. The ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 23, 2020 7:39 am
Cass County
Pedestrian killed in Porter Township crash
PORTER TOWNSHIP — A pedestrian was killed in a car accident Thursday in Porter Township, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke ...
by Staff Report, Friday, November 20, 2020 8:11 am
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One arrested for armed robbery of downtown Niles bank
NILES — An arrest has been made in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at a bank in downtown Niles on Thursday afternoon. Nile ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, November 19, 2020 5:05 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Cass, Van Buren counties report new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties have reported new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, November 19, 2020 3:56 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 277,806 cases, 8,190 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Wednesday, Berrien ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 5:13 pm
Cass County
Area man arrested for possession of meth, stolen property
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — An area man is in custody following an investigation by Cass County detectives Tuesday. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announced that ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 2:04 pm
Cass County
COA suspends some activities for remainder of year due to COVID
CASS COUNTY — With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Michigan reaching record highs, the Cass County Council on Aging is ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:32 pm
Breaking News
Family confirms body found in river Wednesday is missing Niles man
SOUTH BEND — A Niles man missing since mid-October has been found, according to reports from close friends and family on social media. Wednesday morning, ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 12:18 pm
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Tuesday, Berrien ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 5:16 pm
Education
Edwardsburg to move elementary, primary, intermediate schools to remote learning
EDWARDSBURG — Edwardsburg Public Schools will be closing face-to-face instruction at the Primary, Eagle Lake and Intermediate buildings starting Monday, Nov. 23. The change to ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:48 pm
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Illinois murder suspect arrested in Berrien County
BERRIEN COUNTY — Two arrests, one on charges of first-degree murder, have been made in connection to a suspect fleeing from a Berrien County Sheriff’s ...
