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Berrien County breaks 100 coronavirus cases, finds cluster at nursing home
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Over the weekend, COVID-19 cases in Berrien County had spiked to 105, and five deaths ...
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New COVID-19 drive-thru testing site opened in Berrien County
BANGOR — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced a new partnership ...
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Niles Post Office Apartments to halt construction
NILES — The sounds of construction that have remained consistent through downtown Niles will come to pause soon. ...
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Niles man headed back to prison on drug charges
NILES – A former Niles man who got out of prison in November 2018 is going back to ...
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Michiana Christian Embassy offers drive in Easter service
NILES — Safety and celebration was the catalyst for invention in Rev. Jeffrey Whittaker’s take on this year’s ...
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United Way looking for stand-by COVID-19 volunteers
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one agency is looking for as many volunteers ...
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Cassopolis manufacturer donating sanitizer to fight COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Essential workers in Cass County are keeping a little safer thanks to a donation from a ...
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Meals on Wheels still delivering despite COVID-19 pandemic
CASSOPOLIS — Wednesday morning, Marty Heirty hiked a mask up over his nose and mouth before opening his ...
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Virtual statewide food drive to feed the hungry during COVID-19
LANSING — On Friday, The Food Bank Council of Michigan called on every Michigander to help feed an ...
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Michigan becomes first state to provide food to families affected by school closings caused by COVID-19
LANSING — Michigan has become the first state in the country to gain federal approval of a program ...
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SMC registration open for summer, fall classes
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College registration opened on March 25 for all students for summer and fall 2020 ...
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Michigan sees more than 200 new COVID-19 deaths
LANSING — The state of Michigan reported more than 200 new deaths as a result of COVID-19 Friday. ...
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Niles’ The Erly talks canceled, shifted plans
NILES — Music venues remain silent and empty as the heavy mandates against people gathering have been put ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland reminds citizens that care for assault victims is still available
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — The “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandate is a preventative measure handed down from Michigan’s Gov. ...
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Leader Publications changing print cycle, remaining source for regular news updates
In response to the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, as well as the change in ...
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State looks to increase public awareness of meals program for seniors
LANSING — Michigan recently received additional federal dollars to help provide meals to older adults as the state ...
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‘Stay Home, Stay Safe’ order extended to April 30
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — To slow the spread of COVID-19, an order requiring Michiganders to stay home has been ...
Education
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation on track to make awards
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — School buildings may be closed, but seniors are still making plans for their next steps ...
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Michigan Small Business Relief Grants approved
KALAMAZOO — Southwest Michigan First, the regional economic development catalyst based in Kalamazoo, announced this week 144 small ...
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Spectrum Health Lakeland receives support for COVID-19 response efforts
ST. JOSEPH — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, community members, donors and organizations throughout southwest Michigan have ...
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Cass County Commissioners vote to move non-essential employees off payroll due to COVID-19
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County is preparing to deal with fallout resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday, over a ...
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Grinder pumps, bills, interviews on deck at Monday’s Niles Charter Township Meeting
NILES — Niles Charter Township hosted its Monday board meeting as scheduled, with a different setup than the ...
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Spectrum Lakeland launches ‘We Stay Home for You’ campaign
NILES — Coming together to support healthcare workers takes a different approach due to to safety precautions in ...
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Greater Niles Chamber offering emergency relief
NILES — As Niles area businesses rally to stay open despite decreased foot traffic due to COVID-19 social ...
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Annual 5K event will be virtual due to COVID-19
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — An annual event to support survivors of sexual violence is changing formats to adhere to ...
