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Buchanan resident wins scarecrow grand champion on first try
When Zoe Popielski and her mother, Jennifer, walked into the horticulture show room at the Berrien County Youth ...
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Niles resident takes third in western showmanship
Thursday morning, youth from across Berrien County rode into the Berrien County Youth Fair’s Equine Complex donning cowboy ...
Breaking News
Niles woman reported missing
NILES — A woman has been reported missing by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, and department staff are ...
Business
Indiana Michigan Power employees discuss energy efficiency tips
BERRIEN SPRINGS — As Berrien County Youth Fair attendees played carnival games, ate elephant ears and watched exhibitors ...
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Dairy showmanship winners discuss training, competing
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Five-month-old babies can be feisty. So, too, can five-month-old calves. When Kandin Shuler tended to ...
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Area police departments connect with public at fair’s Law Enforcement Day
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Police personnel go to work every day to ensure their communities stay safe, but only ...
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Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With many regular donors delaying giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school ...
Education
Local organizations host supply drives for area students
By BEAU BROCKETT JR. beau.brockett@leaderpub.com NILES — Three local organizations are working to make the school year successful ...
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Area 4-Hers take home goat show titles
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Goats took over the Berrien County Youth Fair Show Arena Monday. From 8:30 a.m. to ...
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Book on Old Rugged Cross Church’s history released as final renovation stage begins
POKAGON — In the early and mid-1800s, before the railways were laid, the community of Pokagon outranked its ...
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Niles children take home fair prince, princess titles
BERRIEN SPRINGS — Two cowboy-boot clad Niles residents took home royalty titles at the Berrien County Youth Fair. ...
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Berrien County elected officials get a first-hand look at agriculture
Elected officials that represent Berrien County, Michigan State University Extension, Berrien County Farm Bureau and the Berrien County ...
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Four area YMCA branches to merge into one association
NILES — Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the YMCA of Michiana and the YMCA of Southwest Michigan associations will ...
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Homeless man sentenced for stealing items from YMCA
NILES — A homeless man who stole items from in and around the Niles-Buchanan YMCA is going to ...
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League of Women Voters celebrate centennial
The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass County are presenting two live performances of a one-woman ...
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United Way volunteer opportunities
Each week, United Way of Southwest, Michigan releases a list of volunteer opportunities in the Southwest, Michigan area ...
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Farm markets, stands offer what is fresh
On the corner of Warren Road and M-51 North, a farm stand sits with banners advertising fresh farm ...
Education
The Mendel center names Volunteer of the Year
The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College hosted its annual volunteer appreciation dinner and reception on July 17. ...
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Health officials continue cyclosporiasis investigations in southwest Michigan
State and local health officials are investigating reports of multiple cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by ...
Berrien County
Berrien Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle starts resource website
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle launched a new resource website for women and ...
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SMCAS staff provides tips for high humidity, temperature
High temperatures and humidity can sap the fun out of outdoor weekend plans, but medical first responders warn ...
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Area students graduate from Michigan Career, Technical Institute
Three individuals from Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties will be among the 172 students with disabilities to ...
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Wellness classes coming to Berrien County
Several classes meant to promote wellness will be hosted by Spectrum Health Lakeland.
News
Rep. Brad Paquette announces meeting hours for July
LANSING — State Rep. Brad Paquette announced an upcoming opportunity for constituents to meet with him during local ...
Education
Annual archaeological open house Aug. 3, 4
NILES — Voyageur canoe rides and other 18th-century activities will come alive Aug. 3 and 4 as Western ...
