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All Berrien County residents ages 16 and over now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
BENTON HARBOR — The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are moving forward with expanded eligibility ...
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Berrien County commissioners urge state to release COVID-19 funds
BERRIEN COUNTY – The Berrien County Board of Commissioners passed resolutions on Thursday to appoint a new parks ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 678,295 cases, 16,141 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 11,783 COVID-19 cases and 232 deaths, according to the ...
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Lake Michigan College Honors Program hosts social justice forum
BERRIEN COUNTY – Transforming conversations and data into actions was a theme consistent across speakers during Lake Michigan ...
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Pokagon Band donating 1,000 Easter baskets to those in need
NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Wind Casinos recently announced a donation of ...
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Local partnership with “Bright by Text” text messaging supports at-home learning, access to community resources for families with young children
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Great Start Collaboratives of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties — collective impact efforts ...
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As spring break approaches, Berrien County health officials urge resident to remain vigilant with COVID-19 precautions
BERRIEN COUNTY – COVID-19 cases are steadily increasing across Michigan and in Berrien County, according to health officials ...
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Multiple area police agencies seek help to identify suspects
NILES – The Michigan State Police Niles Post is asking for the public’s help to identify a man ...
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YMCA to offer Spring Break Camp
CORRECTION: This piece has been updated from its original publication to reflect the correct location for the event. ...
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Buchanan senior awarded for top essay in local DAR contest
THREE OAKS — Six local students were recently recognized for good citizenship by the local chapter of the Daughters ...
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Niles Memorial Day organizers seeking participants for 2021 event
NILES — The American Legion Post 26 is seeking participants for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade in Niles. ...
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Buchanan man will serve prison for crash that paralyzed woman
NILES – A Buchanan man who caused an accident on M-139 north of Niles last October was sentenced ...
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Two Buchanan men arrested following search warrant
BUCHANAN – Two Buchanan men were arrested on drug-related charges on Friday. According to Detective Sergeant Evan Hauger, ...
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Berrien County Health Department vaccine clinic
BENTON HARBOR – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made a stop at the Berrien County Health Department in Benton ...
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Berrien County declares state of emergency
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has declared a state of emergency. The Berrien County Board of Commissioners recognized ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 637,645 cases, 15,935 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 11,365 COVID-19 cases and 230 deaths, according to the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Lake Michigan College named a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College has been designated a “Voter Friendly Campus” once again by national, nonpartisan ...
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Berrien, Van Buren youth encouraged to partake in 4-H Caps for Benches challenge
Paw Paw — Michigan State University Extension recently announced its 4-H Caps for Benches challenge. Each year $435 ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 629,612 cases, 15,903 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 11,274 COVID-19 cases and 229 deaths, according to the ...
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Drug charges land Indiana man probation
NILES — Area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on a variety of charges. Marcus ...
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday
LANSING — With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaiming March 21-27 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Michigan State ...
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Area resident gets probation, jail time for destruction of police property
NILES — An area resident is heading to jail after being sentenced in Berrien County Court Monday. Shabrea ...
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Area fire departments urge caution for spring cleanup burns
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Fire departments across the Berrien and Cass counties were busy over the past weekend responding ...
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LMC Honors Program to host social justice discussion panel
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s Honors Program will host a virtual Social Justice Forum at 6 p.m. ...
