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Berrien County commissioners pass resolution supporting Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail project
ST. JOSEPH – Thursday’s Berrien County Board of Commissioners meeting featured the acceptance of several grants and a resolution to support the Indiana Michigan River ... Read more
8 hours ago by Debra Haight.
Heroin, meth, firearms seized during search warrants in Niles, Buchanan
NILES — Two parolees were arrested in Niles and Buchanan Tuesday as the result of search warrants related to a narcotics investigation, according to the ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Junior Achievement of Berrien, Cass counties announces Tapas on the Green event
BENTON HARBOR — Junior Achievement serving Berrien and Cass Counties is inviting the community to attend Tapas on the Green, an evening out to support ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awards $75,000 in scholarships, grants
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — During the recent Allied Health Careers Scholarship program, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awarded a total of $26,750 in the form of 26 ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 906,538 cases, 19,947 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,110 COVID-19 cases and 282 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Registration now open for Lory’s Place Run, Walk, and Rock
St. JOSEPH – Runners, walkers and other supporters are invited to register for the 18th annual Run, Walk, and Rock for Lory’s Place, the grief ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
BCF Arts Challenge seeking support for Berrien County arts venues
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien Community Foundation’s Arts Challenge recently launched a second act to support arts venues that have struggled throughout the pandemic. The ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Community members encouraged to donate blood, save lives
ST. JOSEPH – One local health care system is asking the public to donate blood and save lives. Blood supplies across the state remain low, ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Inaugural LIVESTRONG at the YMCA 5K to take place Aug. 7
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The first LIVESTRONG at the YMCA 5K will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 and will feature a 5K ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Law enforcement, state leaders warn residents to be aware of rental scams
VANDALIA — On July 19, Vandalia resident Bianca May heard a knock on her door. On the other side was a woman who said she ... Read more
7 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Southwest Michigan thrift stores seeing sharp increase in donations
NILES — Clothes are flying onto the shelves of resale stores across the country, and southwest Michigan is no different. In southwest Michigan and beyond, ... Read more
7 days ago by Max Harden.
Salvation Army welcomes new majors
NILES — The Niles Salvation Army recently welcomed two new employees in Majors Nic and Jodi Montgomery. Nic and Jodi became officers in The Salvation ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Berrien County health officials urge COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging parents of adolescents 12 years and older to have them receive ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
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 status. The Centers on Disease Control and ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
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 Department, are joining forces to increase COVID-19 ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Berrien, Cass counties hosting backpack, school supply drives
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Students in need will have the opportunity to receive school supplies for the upcoming school year, as area organizations are hosting giveaway ... Read more
1 week ago by Caleb Steensma.
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 Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Niles man gets jail, probation on assault-related charges
In Berrien County Court Monday, a man was sentenced to jail and probation for assault-related charges. Jacob Wayne Hunt, of Regent Street in Niles, pleaded ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
Dowagiac woman gets probation, jail time in Berrien County stolen property case
In a meth and stolen property case heard Monday in Berrien County Court, the victim said that the incident has left her afraid to leave ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
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 in classrooms and during remote instruction. The ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
Portage Road construction scheduled to begin Monday
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A road near the cities of Buchanan and Niles will see road work beginning next week. Starting Monday, Portage Road from US-12 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
‘Return to normal’: Brandywine will not require vaccinations, face coverings unless mandated by local or state agency
NILES — As Berrien County students and teachers return to school next month, they can expect to do so without masks, so long as COVID-19 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Ambrosia Neldon.
19-year-old sent to prison for violent behavior
NILES — An area man will spend the next two years in prison after being sentenced on an assault related charge in Berrien County Trial ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Debra Haight.
Metropolitan area status stays in place for Niles-Benton Harbor, for further study
NILES – The Niles-Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area will remain in place until more research is done by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Christina Clark.
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 Advancement Program grant from the Michigan Department ... Read more
