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Michigan expanding access to safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday
LANSING — To help reach the state’s goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Michiganders over age 16 and bring a quicker end to the COVID-19 ... Read more
4 hours ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 591,753 cases, 15,563 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 10,715 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
6 hours ago by Staff Report.
Niles restaurants see regulars return as restrictions relax
NILES – Tuesday morning, a couple walked into Prime Table Restaurant in Niles. Though masks covered their noses and mouths, the crinkles around their eyes ... Read more
10 hours ago by Christina Clark.
United Way invites community to sponsor children to receive free books
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — March is National Reading Month, and United Way of Southwest Michigan is encouraging the community to rally around early childhood literacy by ... Read more
12 hours ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 590,217 cases, 15,558 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 10,685 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Niles Township Parks Board seeks public input at Wednesday hearing
NILES TOWNSHIP – A new trailhead is in the early discussion days for the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail over the next year. Jill DeLucia, chair ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
Niles Scream Park seeks new nonprofit organizations
NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn destinations, is currently seeking to recruit new community nonprofit groups to assist with ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Updated MDHHS orders expand restaurant capacity, increase capacity limits, allow for expanded visitation at residential care facilities
LANSING — Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated two of its epidemic orders, allowing for increased capacity limits at various venues, ... Read more
1 day ago by Submitted.
Niles Township approves state-outlined poverty guidelines, purchases tractor attachment for trails, considers firefighter applicants
NILES TOWNSHIP – Poverty guidelines for Niles Township were adjusted and accepted Monday evening by the township board members. Members also discussed and approved a ... Read more
1 day ago by Christina Clark.
Former surgeon given 10 to 40 years for criminal sexual conduct
NILES — A retired surgeon is heading to prison on criminal sexual conduct charges. Berrien County Trial Court Judge Sterling Schrock sentenced Norbert Schwer, of ... Read more
2 days ago by Max Harden.
UPDATE: Two teenagers injured in shooting at Niles hotel
NILES – A 17-year-old female and an 18-year-old male were taken to the hospital Monday morning with gunshot wound injuries. According to Niles Police Department ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
SMC unveils scholarship guarantee
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s new “SMC Guarantee” scholarship is available to all new students enrolling for the Fall 2021 semester. Registration for summer and ... Read more
2 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan 589,150 cases, 15,534 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Monday, Berrien County reported 10,669 COVID-19 cases and 223 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Two shot, wounded at Niles hotel
NILES – Two people are in the hospital after the Niles Police Department responded to reports of shots fired Monday morning at the Quality Inn ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Michigan Works! announces healthcare hiring events
BENTON HARBOR — With more than 1,600 jobs available in southwest Michigan right now, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is urging the public to ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Niles Police Log: Feb. 18-25
Feb. 18 2:11 a.m. – S. Ninth/Silverbrook, traffic stop 2:36 a.m. – Silverbrook/S. 11th, attempt to locate 2:42 a.m. – 1200 block S. 11th, traffic ... Read more
3 days ago by Submitted.
Niles roller rink reopens following legal battle
NILES – A Niles roller skating rink was able to take the chains off its doors and reopen to a limited number of skaters last ... Read more
5 days ago by Christina Clark.
Michigan Works! announces community wide survey to learn about COVID-19’s impact
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Michigan Works! is issuing a call to action to the community to fill out a six-question survey to understand the true impact ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Cass County prepares to adjust to criminal justice reforms
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County is preparing to implement criminal justice reforms passed down by the state legislature. On Jan. 4, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Michiana Family Center seeks mentors for foster teens
MICHIANA — A regional organization is looking to provide one-on-one support to foster teens across the Michiana region. Serving Edwardsburg, Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Niles, Granger, Mishawaka, ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Mount Calvary Baptist to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic March 5
NILES — The Berrien County Health Department will again be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at Mount Calvary Baptist Church from 10 a.m. ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County has reported one new COVID-19 death, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As of Thursday, Berrien ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Applications open for Cass County Sheriff’s Community Scholarship
CASSOPOLIS — For the 23rd year in a row, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office is looking to give back to the community it serves by ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Berrien County commissioners send message to state on regionalizing COVID-19 approach
BERRIEN COUNTY – March has been declared “Restaurant Month” in Berrien County. The declaration took place Thursday, as the Berrien County Board of Commissioners voted ... Read more
6 days ago by Christina Clark.
Michigan Works! to open office in Cass County administration building
CASSOPOLIS — To better support the individuals and businesses in Cass County, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren announced Thursday that it will be opening ... Read more
