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Leader Publications welcomes new reporter to staff
NILES — A new face is joining Leader Publications’ news team. Ryan Yuenger, 33, of St. Joseph, recently ...
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Niles Township searching for new DPW employees
NILES TOWNSHIP — At a recent meeting, Niles Township Board of Trustees members were thinking about the future ...
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AG charges Niles couple with multiple counts of Medicaid fraud
LANSING – A Niles couple faces several felonies for alleged false claims through their counseling practice, Michigan Attorney ...
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Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday
NILES — A fall tradition returns to Niles this week. The Four Flags Apple Festival kicks off Thursday ...
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Niles DDA recommends marijuana dispensaries downtown
NILES — One local organization is asking that the city of Niles allow a budding industry to sprout ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 1,015,802 cases, 20,898 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 16,057 COVID-19 cases and 292 deaths, according to the ...
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Marijuana grow, processing company granted provisional approval by Niles City Council
NILES — A new marijuana business hopes to be growing green in the city of Niles by spring ...
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Michigan Works! to host Friend of the Court Amnesty Day, Expungement and Resource Fair
BENTON HARBOR — Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, along with the Berrien County Friend of the Court ...
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Blossomtime Festival to return
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Following a COVID-19 induced pause, a southwest Michigan tradition is returning. After a long two-year ...
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Paddle auction to be hosted at Niles church Sept. 30
NILES — A Niles church will host a fundraiser next week. A paddle auction will be hosted starting ...
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Local league to register voters on National Voter Registration Day
NILES — On Sept. 28, the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties will join with ...
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Niles Housing Commission moves to make improvements, stabilize funding into the future
NILES — Approval of a Request for Proposal designed to make improvements and stabilize operational funding for public ...
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Cassopolis man gets probation for drunk driving
CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Cassopolis man was sentenced to probation for third offense drunk ...
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Local farm markets ready for fall season
NILES — Fall has officially arrived in southwest Michigan, much to the delight of local farms. Farms across ...
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Wolverine Pipeline, area organizations partner to lend veteran a helping hand
NILES — Cold and rainy conditions Thursday morning could not keep a full crew of workers from helping ...
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Tickets on sale for Brandywine Hall of Fame induction ceremony
NILES — Former Brandywine Community Schools athletes will be recognized in a special ceremony next month. Tickets are ...
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New tech students race marbles to raise money for essential workers
NILES — A group of freshman high school students recently hosted a unique competition to raise funds for ...
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MGCF awards $121,182 in grants to Berrien, Cass counties
BUCHANAN – The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation announced Thursday that they have approved $121,182 ...
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Berrien County reports lower COVID-19 cases in schools following mask mandate
BERRIEN COUNTY — COVID-19 cases and outbreaks are down in Berrien County schools following a mask mandate issued ...
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Berrien County amends transportation funding requests
ST. JOSEPH – After two meetings dominated by the school mask mandate controversy, Thursday’s Berrien County Board of ...
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Berrien County Health Department hosts educational event in recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month
BENTON HARBOR — In recognition of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, the Berrien County Health Department is hosting ...
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Apple Festival Grande Parade is back, looking for participants
NILES — The annual Four Flags Apple Festival Grande Parade is back and looking for participants. The popular ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 995,910 cases, 20,700 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 15,805 COVID-19 cases and 288 deaths, according to the ...
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Parents protest masks at Niles Community Schools Board of Education meeting
NILES — The debate surrounding masks in Berrien County schools continued Monday. Several parents spoke against masks in ...
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CFCN hosting flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic
CASSOPOLIS — The Cassopolis Family Clinic Network will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot drive-up clinic ...
