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Niles optometrist celebrates 20 years of business
NILES — Dr. Jeffrey Becraft was just 25 years old when he began his career as an optometrist ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 99,200, 6,424 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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City plans brush clean up following storm
NILES — Wednesday afternoon, Niles Department of Public Works crews were continuing to work to clear debris from ...
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Niles MSP Post Commander retires after 31 years on force
NILES — After 31 years, First Lieutenant and Post Commander Michael Dawson, of the Michigan State Police Niles ...
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Area superintendents introduce phase-in to back to school
NILES — Two area superintendents have announced phase-in approaches to back to school for the fall. With the ...
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Utilities manager cites 100-year-old infrastructure with mounting expenses
NILES — Utility rate adjustments took center stage during the regular Niles City Council meeting Monday evening. On ...
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Niles taekwondo studio awards first black belt honors since pandemic
NILES — Over the weekend, several residents from Niles and beyond changed the color of their belts in ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan cases up to 98,439, 6,417 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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Community expresses support of skatepark
NILES — On Friday, Aug. 21, the city staff were seen locking up the skatepark located at 600 ...
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Residents clean up houses after early morning storm causes damage
NILES — Around Niles Tuesday, tree limbs leaned on power lines and blocked roads, while others landed on ...
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Cass County joins forces with Kinexus Group, Market Van Buren
PAW PAW — Cass County is creating a new partnership with Kinexus Group and its subsidiary Market Van ...
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New nonprofit looks to give back to Berrien County animals
BENTON HARBOR — A recently formed nonprofit is looking to give back to Berrien County’s animals. Friends of ...
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Sporadic power outages take over Niles after early morning storm
NILES — Residents woke up to downed trees and tree limbs throughout the city Tuesday morning. Following a ...
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1st Source Bank donates $30,000 in support of frontline workers
ST. JOSEPH – In honor of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, 1st Source Bank has ...
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Niles man pleads guilty to malicious destruction of personal property
NILES — A trio of misdemeanor cases were levied on Monday in Berrien County Trial Court in Niles. ...
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COVID-19 Update: Michigan up to 97,660 cases
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The state of Michigan continues to report increased COVID-19 case numbers. In southwest Michigan, Berrien ...
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Niles food distributions see increased participation
NILES — Volunteers in reflective, yellow vests directed drivers through the Big Lots Parking lot on Bell Road ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomes new plastic surgeon
ST. JOSEPH – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently welcomed a new plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Nicole Phillips, MD, to ...
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Area clerks address absentee voting concerns
NILES — Absentee ballot voting was up in the city of Niles and in Niles Charter Township for ...
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Niles company fined for COVID-19 workplace safety violations
NILES — A Niles roofing business is among six Michigan companies fined for violating workplace safety rules put ...
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Area colleges prepare for fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — College campus faculty and staff have worked over the summer to find solutions for students ...
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Local resource center to host census event
NILES — The Ferry Street Resource Center is hosting an event to help boost 2020 Census submissions from ...
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Niles man sentenced to prison on molestation charges
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles man is going to prison after being convicted of sexually molesting a young girl ...
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PHOTO STORY: Brandywine students given backpacks at nonprofit event
NILES — Cars snaked through the Brandywine Middle and High School, 1700 Bell Road, Thursday evening. At 5 ...
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LMC’s nursing program now accepting applications twice a year
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College’s associate in applied science nursing program is now accepting applications for admission ...
