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Local provisioning centers celebrate cannabis holiday with sales, overcome software snags
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – The day almost seemed to go up in smoke for some area cannabis provisioning centers in Buchanan and Niles, while others celebrated ... Read more
17 hours ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 799,140 cases, 16,986 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 12,787 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
20 hours ago by Submitted.
Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association sets annual meeting
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County 4-H Leaders Association will be hosting its 55th annual meeting on Monday, April 26. It is scheduled to start ... Read more
22 hours ago by Submitted.
Buchanan HCU member center lands new leadership
BUCHANAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced Christy Layman’s internal promotion to Buchanan Member Center Manager. Layman earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from ... Read more
23 hours ago by Submitted.
United Way of Southwest Michigan invites community to honor leaders during National Volunteer Week
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — This week, one regional organization is honoring its volunteers. Established in 1974, National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration across the country ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Buchanan provisioning center raises money to fight cannabis injustices
BUCHANAN – Community wellness and prison reform are two causes close to Rick Paniagua’s heart and to those who surround him. During the month of ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 793,881 cases, 16,901 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 12,747 COVID-19 cases and 241 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Merritt Elementary hosting pet supply drive for area shelters
NILES – The students at one Niles elementary school are taking action to help animals in need across Berrien and Cass counties. Merritt Elementary School ... Read more
2 days ago by Christina Clark.
South Bend man sentenced for meth possession in Niles Township
NILES – Prison sentences were handed down to two area residents in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Neil Courtney Bennett, 49, of South Bend, pleaded ... Read more
2 days ago by Debra Haight.
GateWay Services to become Center for Growth and Independence
BENTON HARBOR — Effective April 30, GateWay Services, 1440 Empire Ave., Benton Harbor, which has a satellite office in Niles, will undergo an official name ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
Cannavista Wellness, Common Citizen launch 420 charitable fundraiser
BUCHANAN — Two cannabis companies have teamed up to support the Buchanan community. Downtown Buchanan cannabis retailer Cannavista Wellness and manufacturing partner Common Citizen announced ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
MDHHS extends epidemic order, strengthens mask requirement for children
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended its gatherings and mask epidemic order. The order – which preserves the strongest ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Buchanan District Library awarded American Library Association grant
BUCHANAN — The Buchanan District Library has been awarded a national grant. The American Library Association has announced the recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities: ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Buchanan graduate now Berrien County prosecuting attorney
ST. JOSEPH – A lot has changed for Holly Lucas since she was crowned Miss Buchanan in 2008. Today, Lucas is a prosecuting attorney working ... Read more
5 days ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 770,822 cases, 16,731 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 12,534 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Buchanan man named 911 Telecommunicator of the Year
BERRIEN COUNTY – A Buchanan man has been named Berrien County’s Telecommunicator of the Year. During the Berrien County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Thursday ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
LMC to host virtual career, program expo for prospective students
BENTON HARBOR — Area residents can learn what it is like to be a Red Hawk at Lake Michigan College’s virtual career and program expo. ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Niles city, DART consider south county expansion
NILES – Running errands, being transported for doctor appointments and more could become more challenging for some Berrien County residents, as county officials reportedly seek ... Read more
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 764,519 cases, 16,619 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 12,489 COVID-19 cases and 240 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
7 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 756,564 cases, 16,586 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 12,411 COVID-19 cases and 239 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Area health departments pause Johnson and Johnson vaccine administration
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Tuesday morning, area health departments took swift action in halting the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine administration, following recommendations by national healthcare ... Read more
1 week ago by Sarah Culton.
Buchanan Commission considers social district
BUCHANAN – Community development efforts were on the front burner at Monday night’s Buchanan City Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed creating a social district downtown and ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 747,697 cases, 16,512 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Michigan, the effects are being seen in southwest Michigan. As of Monday, Berrien County reported ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Andrews University students invite public to imagine the next wave of redevelopment in Buchanan
BUCHANAN — The city of Buchanan has been working with the Andrews University School of Architecture and Interior Design since early January to craft a ... Read more
1 week ago by Submitted.
Andrews University among 26 colleges partnering with MDHHS in vaccination efforts
LANSING — On Thursday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced that Berrien County’s Andrews University would be a part of a new ... Read more
