Education
Lake Michigan College announces new free tuition program
BENTON HARBOR — Lake Michigan College announced Tuesday the creation of LMC Promise, a free tuition program for ...
Giving
Niles family raising money for puppy needing surgery after hit by car
NILES — A local family whose puppy was hit by a car is seeking help from the community ...
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Howard-Ellis to host 2022 Ava Zimmerman Memorial Blood Drive Feb. 17
NILES — Howard-Ellis Elementary School will be hosting the 2022 Ava Zimmerman Memorial Blood Drive from 11 a.m. ...
Education
SMC Clinic Day welcomes local high school bands
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College’s “Clinic Day” returned Feb. 11, with five area high school bands critiqued by ...
Business
City council approves street pavement resurfacing program
NILES — Select city streets in need of repairs and improvements will soon receive proper maintenance. The Niles ...
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Buchanan nonprofit creates food pantry to feed community
Correction: In an earlier publication of this article, 1ARK’s food pantry was mistakenly referred to as a food ...
Community News
New cleaning business set to offer professional, detailed services to Michiana
NILES — A new business aims to provide quality, detailed cleaning services to customers throughout the area. Maids ...
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Niles woman with long history of drugs given chance to beat addiction
CASSOPOLIS – A Niles woman who has used drugs for most of her life is getting the chance ...
Business
GALLERY: Niles Inn is coming down
NILES — Demolition work began Thursday morning on the Niles Inn and Conference Center. A crew was on ...
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One person injured in Niles crash
NILES — One person was injured in a rear-end collision involving multiple vehicles, according to the Niles Police ...
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Local barber, pastor serves community via clippers, conversation
NILES — Customers casually walking through the doors at In The Cut Barber Shop, 507 Sycamore St., are ...
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Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving
NILES — A Niles man was sentenced on several charges in Berrien County Court Monday. Robert Paul Basker, ...
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City crews fix water tower leak
NILES — A water tower leak that caught the attention of passersby was brought under control by local ...
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Judge warns woman ‘relationships can be toxic’ after her father convinces her to steal catalytic converters
NILES — An area woman was sentenced Monday for a crime committed with her father. Chelsey Josephine Chapman, ...
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Cass, Van Buren residents may be eligible to receive free COVID-19 tests
LAWRENCE — There is now another opportunity for some Cass and Van Buren County residents to receive free ...
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Niles man gets jail time for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A Niles man was sentenced to a year in jail for possession of meth in Cass ...
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Niles native Morgan Moore named to Alvernia University Dean’s List
READING, Penn. — Morgan Moore, of Niles, has been named to Alvernia University’s dean’s list for the fall ...
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Niles grad named to dean’s list at Manchester University
NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. — A Niles graduate is being recognized for her academic achievements. Brittany Udell, of Niles, ...
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No injuries reported in Niles house fire
NILES — No one was injured in a structure fire in the city of Niles Wednesday night, according ...
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Berrien County’s only women, family homeless shelter launches fundraiser for repairs
BERRIEN COUNTY — An area nonprofit organization is raising funds to repair Berrien County’s only women and family ...
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Niles church to host Billy Shelton for Black History Month benefit concert
NILES — A local church and an iconic musician are teaming up to bring the community together. Michiana ...
Business
Friends and community help Niles business achieve ‘new image’
By JAMES NELDON Leader Publications Contributor NILES — Those passing through downtown Niles might see newly minted designs ...
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Underground Railroad Society of Cass County honors Black History Month
CASSOPOLIS — One local nonprofit is recognizing Black History Month by remembering Cass County’s history with the Underground ...
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New tattoo business to bring ‘comfortable, professional’ experience to downtown Niles
NILES — Sara Midkiff and Sierra Litka greeted clients both new and old as they filtered in and ...
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South Bend man transported to hospital following Milton Township crash
MILTON TOWNSHIP — A South Bend man was taken to the hospital following a Cass County crash, according ...
