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Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in schools at the Niles Board of Education ... Read more
5 mins ago by Sarah Culton.
CFCN hosting flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot drive-up clinic at both the Cassopolis Family Clinic, 261 ... Read more
2 hours ago by Submitted.
Niles man, 13-year-old passenger killed in Sodus Township crash
SODUS TOWNSHIP — A Niles man and his 13-year-old passenger were killed in a Monday evening crash, according to Michigan State Police. According to police, ... Read more
6 hours ago by Submitted.
PHOTO STORY: Old Rugged Cross Church hosts church, museum dedication
POKAGON TOWNSHIP — This weekend, the familiar notes of popular church hymn “The Old Rugged Cross” rang out in Pokagon Township. Though the hymn is ... Read more
6 hours ago by Sarah Culton.
New general surgeon seeing patients in Niles
NILES – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed general surgeon Benjamin Sopczynski, MD, to the medical staff. Sopczynski is seeing patients alongside Brian Bates, MD; Seth ... Read more
24 hours ago by Submitted.
Niles man sentenced to probation for drunk driving
NILES – Monday’s sentencing docket in Berrien County Trial Court was shorter than anticipated with two defendants failing to appear, one in isolation at the ... Read more
1 day ago by Debra Haight.
PHOTO STORY: Uptown Fright Fest a success
NILES — Halloween came to Niles early this weekend. Local organization Uptown Notion hosted its inaugural Uptown Fright Fest Sunday afternoon. The event was hosted ... Read more
1 day ago by Sarah Culton.
PHOTO STORY: Niles student crowned Miss Apple Festival 2021
NILES — Glittering gowns and sparkling crowns graced the stage at Niles High School this weekend as area teens helped usher in the fall season. ... Read more
1 day ago by Sarah Culton.
Three injured in Howard Township crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — Three Michiana residents were injured in a Howard Township crash Saturday, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Richard Behnke reported ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
Cassopolis man sent to prison on drug charges
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Cassopolis man convicted of drug offenses was sentenced to prison. Shawn Allen Spurlock, 41, of Hospital Street ... Read more
4 days ago by Debra Haight.
Niles first ward residents ask for an end to gun violence in their community
NILES — The evening of Tuesday, Aug. 31 was a night like any other for Niles resident Alisa Weaver. After making her three children a ... Read more
4 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles man seriously injured in motorcycle crash
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man was found unconscious after a motorcycle accident on Anderson Road Thursday evening, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Local emergency departments experiencing high volumes, wait times
JOSEPH – All three Spectrum Health Lakeland emergency departments continue to see significantly high patient volumes, resulting in long wait times, officials reported Thursday. Care ... Read more
5 days ago by Submitted.
Residents demand Berrien County commissioners take action on mask mandate
ST. JOSEPH – County residents continued to protest the school mask mandate imposed by the Berrien County Health Department at Thursday’s weekly Berrien County Board ... Read more
5 days ago by Debra Haight.
Niles teen builds Eagle Scout project on McCoy Creek Trail
BUCHANAN — A Niles teen recently took the final step toward a lifelong dream — by making steps for others. Kyle Welch, 18, of Boy ... Read more
5 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles hosts town hall between community, law enforcement
NILES — An event hosted in the heart of Niles this week aimed to help bridge the gap between law enforcement officers and the residents ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
Berrien County Commissioners respond to mask mandate
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has responded to a recent mask mandate issued by the Berrien County Health Department. On Sept. ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
Local talent development leader honored by Michigan Works! Association
LANSING — Kelly Wilson, a vocational training specialist at Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Michigan Works!, was awarded a “Shining Star” Award by the Michigan Works! ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
Downtown Niles to welcome new dance studio
NILES — A new business will be pirouetting into downtown Niles later this month. Expressions Dance Studio is set to open at 210 E. Main ... Read more
6 days ago by Sarah Culton.
MEC accepting applications for Strengthening Schools Grant program
CASSOPOLIS — Applications are now open for an annual grant program. Midwest Energy and Communications is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Strengthening Schools Grant ... Read more
6 days ago by Submitted.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 976,505 cases, 20,535 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 15,165 COVID-19 cases and 284 deaths, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. ... Read more
7 days ago by Staff Report.
Niles City Council approves social district permits
NILES — The Niles City Council got down to business Monday evening. During its regularly scheduled meeting, the council approved a number of business items, ... Read more
1 week ago by Sarah Culton.
Niles muralist brightening downtown
NILES — One corner of downtown Niles just got a little more colorful, thanks to a collaboration between a local business and an area artist. ... Read more
1 week ago by Sarah Culton.
Buchanan commissioners decline to pay annual dues to Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce
BUCHANAN – An attempt to pay nearly $9,000 in annual dues to the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce failed at Monday’s Buchanan City Commission. Commissioners ... Read more
1 week ago by Debra Haight.
Man arrested after standoff in Niles
NILES — A wanted man was arrested by state police following an hours-long standoff Tuesday morning. The investigation began Tuesday morning when the suspect, who ... Read more
