Local Government
Niles Charter Township hosts first virtual meeting, discusses fire department, vaccines
NILES CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The Niles Charter Township Monday evening board meeting was hosted via Zoom for the ...
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United Federal Credit Union names Michael Benassi vice president of enterprise analytics
ST. JOSEPH – United Federal Credit Union has named Michael Benassi to the position of vice president of ...
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Niles man sentenced for evidence tampering, obstruction
NILES — A Niles man is heading to prison following obstruction and tampering cases in Berrien County. Damon ...
Community News
Pucker Street Dam work continues to restore Dowagiac Riverbed, remove dam
In a previous publication of this piece, we reported the Pucker Street Bridge may remain closed until Dec. ...
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New outpatient treatment available in Berrien County for mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms
ST. JOSEPH – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the emergency use of the monoclonal antibody, ...
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Niles Post Office announces extended holiday hours
NILES — The Niles Post Office will be offering extended Sunday retail hours during the month of December ...
Education
LMC Niles campus welcomes new director
NILES — The Lake Michigan College Niles campus has a new director. Jeremy Burleson has been director of ...
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Post Office Apartments near completion
NILES — Throughout the past year, one of the most visible constructions underway in downtown Niles has been ...
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Man sentenced to prison on home invasion charges
CASSOPOLIS — An area man already in prison for a home invasion charge from Hillsdale County is staying ...
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Cass County commissioners rescind 2019 resolution, leaving Woodlands’ mental health authority status intact
CASSOPOLIS — A weight was lifted off the shoulders of Woodlands Behavioral Health Network employees Thursday evening. During ...
Cass County
Cass County declares local state of emergency
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County has declared a local state of emergency. Thursday evening, during the Cass County Board ...
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Niles DART Holiday Lights Tour to go virtual
NILES – Christmas decorations twinkling in the evenings is an annual tradition to observe around the Niles community. ...
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Berrien County Sheriff’s Office receives donation of body armor for K9s
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County Sheriff’s Office K9s Blek, Maxx and Mika have received bullet and stab protective vests ...
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New MRI technology now available in Niles
NILES – A new magnetic resonance imaging system, used to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien, Van Buren counties reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported three new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Niles Scream Park raises more than $109,000 for local groups
NILES — The Niles Scream Park, one of Michiana’s most popular autumn attractions, recently completed another successful season ...
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Family mourns Niles native killed following traffic stop in New Mexico
NILES — Baysia Cox, 29, remembers her brother, Rodney Applewhite, happy. She described her brother’s smile as one ...
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Niles, Cassopolis students receive United Way scholarship awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — United Way of Southwest Michigan bestowed this year’s Volunteer United Youth Scholarship Awards to one ...
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Niles group aspires to spread holiday cheer
NILES — Bruce Reith, of Niles, takes a lot of inspiration from a familiar, childhood figure. “It really ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported new COVID-19 death Wednesday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and ...
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Berrien County Board of Health discusses COVID-19 vaccine deployment
BERRIEN COUNTY — The Berrien County Board of Health discussed what a possible COVID-19 vaccine deployment may look ...
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Teens arraigned on felony charges following police pursuit
NILES — Two Niles teens were arraigned in Berrien County Court Wednesday on felony charges following a Tuesday ...
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Honor Credit Union announces new southwest Michigan regional manager
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Honor Credit Union recently announced the new regional manager of its southwest Michigan locations. Chad ...
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Michigan State Police seeks participants for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
LANSING — An annual contest is giving area children the chance to flex their creative muscles, while bringing ...
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Shelton’s Farm Market helping to feed families in need with holiday gift baskets
NILES — The Shelton’s Farm Market crew is getting in the Christmas spirit and inviting the community to ...
