Berrien County
Berrien County treatment courts receive $446,622 in grants
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Trial Court recently announced the continued funding of its two treatment courts ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,112,490 cases, 21,918 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 17,054 COVID-19 cases and 309 deaths, according to the ...
Berrien County
Local teen sentenced as adult for Niles carjacking
NILES – A local teen being sentenced as an adult in Berrien County Trial Court will have the ...
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Berrien County commissioners hear update on Benton Harbor water main break
St. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard about a variety of issues at their meeting Thursday morning, from ...
Berrien County
Salvation Army offering Christmas assistance
NILES — Though autumn leaves are only just now beginning to fall in southwest Michigan, one area organization ...
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,090,021 cases, 21,609 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,815 COVID-19 cases and 308 deaths, according to the ...
Berrien County
MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming season
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine ...
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Commissioners discuss funding for south Berrien County communications tower
ST. JOSEPH – $5 million of funding earmarked in the new fiscal year 2022 state budget for a ...
Berrien County
Lake Michigan College marks 75th anniversary
BENTON HARBOR — This fall marks the 75th anniversary of Lake Michigan College. In the fall of 1946, ...
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Buchanan High School names homecoming king, queen
Shawntel Tucker and Claire Lietz were recently named Buchanan High Schools’ homecoming king and queen. (Leader photo/MAX HARDEN)
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Niles-Buchanan YMCA unveils new youth, teen areas at ribbon-cutting ceremony
NILES — A new addition to a local nonprofit was celebrated with much fanfare Tuesday evening. Community members ...
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Officials seeking input on Buchanan City, Township parks plan
BUCHANAN — Officials are looking to engage the public in a survey that will help determine the future ...
Berrien County
Berrien, Cass counties embrace interoperability
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Road Department along with the Cass County Road Commission are embracing interoperability ...
Berrien County
United Way of Southwest Michigan recognizes community’s volunteer leaders
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — One local organization recognized some of southwest Michigan’s most dedicated volunteers last week. UWSM’s annual ...
Berrien County
New YMCA marketing coordinator ready to serve community
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local nonprofit organization’s latest hire is no stranger to the community. Former news journalist ...
Berrien County
Drug Take Back Day encourages community to dispose of unwanted medications
ST. JOSEPH — Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, is providing community members ...
Berrien County
DEVELOPING: Thousands remain without power following Monday night storm
UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Indiana Michigan Power reported fewer than 5,000 customers remained without power. All ...
Berrien County
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,064,557 cases, 21,349 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 16,566 COVID-19 cases and 301 deaths, according to the ...
Berrien County
Men involved in Niles armed robbery sentenced
NILES – The men involved in an armed robbery earlier this year in Niles were sentenced Monday in ...
Buchanan
PHOTO STORY: Buchanan homecoming parade celebrates Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan capped off homecoming week with a celebration to remember. Friday evening, a parade rolled through ...
Berrien County
State representative opposes school district’s sick leave policy
BERRIEN COUNTY — A local politician has taken issue with an area school district’s new employee policy. In ...
Berrien County
Berrien County considering changes to commissioner districts
ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County commissioner districts will likely look different next year, even though the number of ...
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Buchanan teacher receives buckets of classroom supplies
BUCHANAN — One area teacher was recently on the receiving end of a donation to aid her classroom. ...
Berrien County
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency commemorates 40th anniversary
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This month, Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is celebrating a milestone anniversary. On Aug. 20, ...
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Buchanan welcomes new chamber of commerce manager
BUCHANAN – The city of Buchanan has welcomed a new Chamber of Commerce/Michigan Main Street Manager. At the ...
