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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 901,683 cases, 19,902 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 14,035 COVID-19 cases and 280 deaths, according to the ...
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Buchanan leaders hear community development update, resident tree concerns
BUCHANAN – Economic development and trees were the two main topics at Monday night’s Buchanan City Commission meeting. ...
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Niles man gets jail, probation on assault-related charges
In Berrien County Court Monday, a man was sentenced to jail and probation for assault-related charges. Jacob Wayne ...
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Dowagiac woman gets probation, jail time in Berrien County stolen property case
In a meth and stolen property case heard Monday in Berrien County Court, the victim said that the ...
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Students experiencing homelessness remain hard to identify after year with remote education
By CHRISTINA CLARK christina.clark@leaderpub.com SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Throughout the pandemic, educators and students have navigated new challenges both ...
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Podcast tells Buchanan’s story through eyes of its residents
BUCHANAN — When other girls her age were listening to New Kids on the Block and Mariah Carey, a ...
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Portage Road construction scheduled to begin Monday
BERTRAND TOWNSHIP — A road near the cities of Buchanan and Niles will see road work beginning next ...
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New pet grooming spa opens in Buchanan
BUCHANAN – A friendly open counter and a white picket fence gate greet humans and canines alike as ...
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19-year-old sent to prison for violent behavior
NILES — An area man will spend the next two years in prison after being sentenced on an ...
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Zen Leaf expansion met with resistance by some Buchanan business leaders
BUCHANAN — A local marijuana business’s expansion plans got the go-ahead from the Buchanan Planning Commission Tuesday night, ...
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Buchanan approves event to celebrate local Olympian
BUCHANAN — Buchanan commissioners Monday gave a shout out to Buchanan’s own Hannah Roberts, who will be competing ...
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Michigan Works! awarded $2 million grant to train workers in southwest Michigan
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education ...
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Tri-County Head Start recognizes employees
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Tri-County Head Start closed out this year with a recognition program dedicated to covering the successes ...
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Buchanan commissioners discuss social district, DDA
BUCHANAN – The Buchanan City Commission’s first in-person meeting in more than a year featured a discussion on ...
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Two 10-year-olds raise money for Buchanan nonprofit
BUCHANAN – On Sunday evening, two 10-year-olds set up a tent, despite the on-again, off-again rain, in front ...
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Man sentenced to prison for stealing from Niles Walmart, assaulting officer
NILES – Prison and probation sentences were handed down to area residents Monday in Berrien County Trial Court. ...
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Michigan Works! to host recruitment workshop
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 2,100 jobs open in southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren ...
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Motor carrier officers to participate in Operation Safe Driver Week
LANSING — This week, motor carrier officers from the Michigan State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division will be ...
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United Way launches online platform to engage public in advocating for change, announces success of year’s first advocacy effort
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan launched its new collaborative platform for advocacy, giving the people ...
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Berrien County acting health officer gives optimistic COVID-19 update
BERRIEN COUNTY – Wednesday morning, the Berrien County Health Department hosted a Facebook Live address where Health Officer ...
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10-year-olds to host fundraiser for RAM
BUCHANAN — Two Buchanan children will be volunteering their time to raise money for charity this weekend. From ...
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Area agencies see increase in traffic citations over the Fourth of July weekend
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — For many, the Fourth of July weekend brought family gatherings, fireworks and general merriment. However, ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 895,395 cases, 19,775 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 13,967 COVID-19 cases and 274 deaths, according to the ...
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New marketing reps prepared to help Berrien, Cass County advertisers
NILES — Leader Publications has welcomed two new marketing professionals to its team. Jennifer Bounds, who has been ...
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Berrien County commissioners meet in person for first time since beginning of pandemic
BERRIEN COUNTY – The Berrien County Board of Commissioners met in person with the public present for the ...
