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Siblings take a leap into the music industry

Buried behind a maze of leaf blowers, tables and cars in a Niles home’s garage stands a makeshift ...

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Portraits of Courage: Donny Kennedy, U.S. Marine

Since I’m only about a year and a half older than my brother Donny, I can attest to ...

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Portraits of Courage: Doug Michels, Firefighter, EMT

Firefighter Doug Michels has been serving with the Dowagiac Fire Department since 2009. Prior to that, Doug was ...

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Portraits of Courage: Kaitlyn Sutherland, Lakeland Niles Emergency

Life in the ER is a multitude of things all at the same time. It can be fun, ...

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Portraits of Courage: Jason Hamel, MD Lakeland Niles Emergency

Emergency room doctors willingly place ourselves in an often chaotic, emotional and stressful environment so that we may ...

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Portraits of Courage: Jesse Binns, Michigan State Police

Trooper Jesse Binns is one of the most dedicated people to the community he serves that I have ...

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Portraits of Courage: Larry Lamb, Niles Fire Department

Chief Larry Lamb is one of the most dedicated and courageous firefighters I have ever had the pleasure ...

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Unsung Hero: Sandy Fleming

Sandy has been a driving force for the Girl Scouts in our area for more than 25 years. ...

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Unsung Hero: Mark Fralich

Where to start? Mark is and has been a friend for 40 years. He helps his family, especially ...

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Unsung Hero: Carol True

Carol is a retired special-ed teacher who served Berrien RESA for 11 years. Carol is a truly caring ...

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Unsung Hero: Meryl Christianson

Meryl has held many paid and unpaid positions in the community of Edwardsburg. She is currently the Ontwa ...

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Unsung Hero: Mike Kessler

He has volunteered at the Niles Haunted House for nearly 25 years and is so dependable. He has ...

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Unsung Hero: Sandra Moore

My daughter Sandra gave up having Thanksgiving dinner with her family, and grandchildren this year, and I asked ...

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Unsung Hero: Robin Snyder

Robin was the classroom teacher last year. This year she took a job at the Ad Center. Two ...

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Unsung Hero: Dawn M. Vaughn

My mother Dawn passed away on Nov. 11, 2016, after 18 months of fighting lung cancer, at the ...

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Unsung Hero: Jeremy Truitt

Jeremy Truitt wears a lot of hats. He is the president and founding member of the Young Professionals ...

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Unsung Hero: Rosie M. Moore (WEST)

Rosie M. Moore (West) was the mother of 10 children, 27 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was a ...

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Unsung Heroes: Mike and Candi Clayton

Both Candi and Mike have helped family members and people in the community whenever they can. Niles Lions ...

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Unsung Hero: Valerie jones

Valerie is a case manager for the Swift and Sure court program. She goes above and beyond her ...

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Unsung Hero: Sarah mathews

The first lady of Southwestern Michigan College is a true unsung hero. After becoming a lawyer in the ...

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Unsung Hero: Jay Clancy

We call Jay Clancy the Brett Favre of teaching. She retired years ago, yet manages to be in ...

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Unsung Hero: Martin Andrew Ness

He has devoted his life to helping his mother — driving her, cleaning her house, doing all the ...

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Unsung Hero: Paula Rose

Paula is a phenomenal woman. She is a kindergarten teacher, and makes learning fun for all of her ...

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Unsung Hero: Bonnie Latourratte

Bonnie is a retired Dowagiac teacher. She volunteers at The Timbers of Cass County for activities, Dowagiac schools, ...

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Unsung Heroes: Tom and Mary Westgate

My “Unsung Hero” candidates are Tom and Mary Westgate, of Berrien Center. They do everything and help so ...

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