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Niles man pinned under car dies of injuries
HOWARD TOWNSHIP — A Niles man died a car jack failed and pinned him underneath a vehicle Friday, ...
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St. Paul’s Lutheran celebrates 100 years
NILES — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Niles may not be able to host services within its doors ...
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Shelton’s patriarch continues to serve customers throughout pandemic
NILES — Friday morning, before snow blanketing the roads had been melted by tire treads and the rising ...
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Berrien County Health Department, Spectrum Health Lakeland host joint live update on COVID-19
BERRIEN COUNTY– On Friday, the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland brought representatives together for a ...
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United Way seeks volunteers for upcoming projects
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Way of Southwest Michigan is seeking ...
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Niles High School hosts first locker clean out, pickup
NILES — Students and parents lined up in their cars at Niles High School on Thursday to pick ...
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Cass County votes to approve drug enforcement millage request
CASSOPOLIS — The most recent meeting of the Cass County Board of Commissioners looked a little different. Rather ...
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Operation COVID Cheers launched for isolated senior citizens
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Many area senior citizens are able to live and function mostly independently. Utilizing senior services ...
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Niles High School recognized for outstanding 2020 FAFSA completion rates
NILES — Niles High School is one of 13 Michigan schools recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the ...
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SpartanNash Foundation grants Feeding America affiliated food bank partners $250,000 in COVID-19 relief
GRAND RAPIDS — As part of its commitment to building stronger communities, the SpartanNash Foundation announced Monday foundation ...
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Berrien County releases map identifying COVID-19 cases by zip code
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The Berrien County Health Department has updated the way it reports COVID-19 cases. The health ...
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LMC extends campus closures to May 11
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College is extending the date for its campuses to re-open in response to ...
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Niles History Center invites community to share COVID-19 stories
NILES — As people go about their days, driving down the road or browsing the aisles of a ...
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Niles reacts to executive order including gardening, lawn care
NILES — The governor’s latest executive order included language that struck at many green thumbs’ hearts. The inclusion ...
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Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber assembles government affairs committee, dedicates advocacy efforts to getting Michigan safely back to work
ST. JOSEPH — As elected leaders begin to formulate a plan to reopen the economy, the Southwest Michigan ...
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The Mendel Center announces dates for events rescheduled due to COVID-19 closure
BENTON TOWNSHIP — As southwest Michigan continues to stay at home to defeat the COVID-19 outbreak, countless events ...
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2020 grants awarded to area agencies by ‘The Heart of Cook’
BRIDGMAN — “The Heart of Cook” has awarded grants to 35 area nonprofit organizations totaling over $58,000. The ...
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PACE of Southwest Michigan accepting donations of medical supplies
ST. JOSEPH — In response to community inquiries and offers of support, PACE of Southwest Michigan has established ...
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COVID-19 cases continue to rise in southwest Michigan
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in the state of Michigan, with the Michigan Department ...
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Dowagiac resident helps collect bottles, cans to help raise money for child’s ear surgery
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac resident Robert Bryant’s garage is filled to the brim with cans and bottles during the ...
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Niles Family Fun Fair canceled, hopes to return in 2021
NILES — After facing initial disappointments at a city council meeting, the Riverfront Optimist Club of Niles faced ...
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New downtown Niles nonprofit to provide respite for roadies
NILES — When walking by 205 E. Main St. in downtown in recent months, windows with a sign ...
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Despite COVID-19, southwest Michigan census efforts continue
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, census efforts are continuing in southwest Michigan. A ...
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Michigan expands COVID-19 testing criteria to anyone with symptoms as case numbers rise
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is expanding testing criteria for ...
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Niles City Council discusses “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
NILES — The Niles City Council met as scheduled Monday evening. However, instead of the usual location at ...
