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Police investigate after four masked robbers steal from St. Joseph AT&T

Police are continuing to investigate after four masked robbers broke into an AT&T Store Friday in St. Joseph.

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Southwest Michigan leaders, citizens split on proposal 1

With Nov. 6 elections just around the corner, local officials and residents are speaking out to provide advice ...

Education

Mendel Center director selected to join Emerging Leadership Institute class

Grace Kelmer, director of The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College Mainstage, has been selected to participate in ...

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Volunteer of the Week: Sue Wilder

Sue Wilder, 65, of Dowagiac, has been volunteering in the community for the last 10 years. She volunteers ...

Berrien County

Niles Operation Christmas Child to collect presents for children from Nov. 12 to 19

NILES —  What started as a modest effort about 22 years ago to put together a few shoeboxes ...

News

Health clinic hosts open house to talk about free services

NILES — A free health clinic in Niles that will serve those without health insurance celebrated a grand ...

Berrien County

Longtime tattoo shop moves locations, kickstarts Tats for Tots

NILES — Starting Thursday, customers who walk through Paparazzi Tattooz’s door to get some new ink or a ...

News

Police, NHS administrators deem threat not credible

CORRECTION: This article has been updated to reflect that, just like any day, parents may choose to call ...

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Niles history program to emphasize sacrifice nurses made during World War I

NILES —The Niles District Library and Niles History Center will co-host a program called “Service and Sacrifice: Contributions ...

News

Decorations on the move: Photo story

NILES — Tuesday morning volunteers from across Niles showed up to help the officials from the Niles Main ...

News

Volunteers needed for to help with holiday programs

NILES — The Salvation Army is beginning preparations for Christmas Toy Shop and the annual Bell-Ringing Campaign. The ...

Berrien County

Niles New Tech students claim first place In national Cottage Inn pizza contest

NILES — Those looking for a Halloween-inspired treat this week can get into the spirit with the Transylvania ...

News

Two residents sentenced after harming children in separate cases

NILES — Two men convicted for harming children in separate cases were sentenced to prison Monday morning in ...

Berrien County

Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services to donate additional funding to dog park

NILES — Niles business owners Steve and Sabrina Wickens do not normally throw a birthday party for their ...

News

YAC members learn about philanthropy: Photo story

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council participated in its annual training Sunday. The group of students from ...

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Niles High School FFA chapter finishes national convention as top 16 in the nation: Photo story

The Niles High School FFA chapter’s Ag Issues team got a chance to represent their community while competing ...

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Ruth Livengood, Brandywine Middle/High School

Educators are perhaps the greatest population of unsung heroes in Berrien and Cass County. This school year, Leader ...

News

Fernwood to host market parties to debut crafts, food, art

NILES — Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve will host a Holiday Market Preview Party from 3 to ...

News

Berrien County Animal Control partners to collect beds for shelter pets

BENTON HARBOR — Thanks to a donation drive, every shelter pet at Berrien County Animal Control now has ...

Berrien County

Buchanan Police Department searching for suspect involved in Pit Stop robbery

  BUCHANAN — Authorities are searching for the suspect alleged to have robbed the Pit Stop at gun ...

News

Berrien, Cass locations to collect prescriptions for annual Take-Back Day

The Michigan State Police is urging residents to discard expired, unused and unwanted pills during National Prescription Drug ...

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County poises for potential legalization of marijuana

NILES — On Monday night city council members heard a first reading of a proposed resolution intended to ...

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Suspect who died while in police custody has been named, investigation continues

BERRIEN SPRINGS — The suspect who died while in the custody of Berrien Springs-Oronoko Township Police has been ...

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Niles Salvation Army accepting applications for holiday assistance

NILES — The Niles Salvation Army will start accepting applications on Nov. 5 for holiday assistance. The applications ...

News

Berrien, Cass locations to collect prescriptions for annual Take-Back Day

The Michigan State Police is urging residents to discard expired, unused and unwanted pills during National Prescription Drug ...

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