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Sheriff Paul Bailey to retire after 21 years in office, 40-year career
BERRIEN COUNTY – Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is not done yet, but after this term, he is ...
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LMC names Major Cooper as dean, diversity, equity, inclusion
BENTON HARBOR — Major Cooper has been named the first dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Lake ...
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Local physician named Berrien County medical director
BERRIEN COUNTY — Berrien County has a new medical director with Niles ties. The Berrien County Health Department ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles High School graduates Class of 2021
NILES – In a year of constantly adapting to COVID-19 mandates and precautions, the Niles High School class ...
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Former Detroit Lions launch cannabis brand, progress on Niles location
NILES – The former Billiard Garden at 1286 S. 11th St. in Niles has undergone a renovation throughout ...
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Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest winners announced
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac District Library’s poetry contest’s results are in, and a pair of local poets stood above ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports one new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 death Thursday. As of Thursday, Berrien County reported 13,809 ...
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Lighthouse Autism Center opens in Niles
NILES – A new option for families with children on the autism spectrum opened in Niles Monday. Lighthouse ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 886,118, 19,031 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 13,802 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
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Former Niles chamber president dies at 85
NILES — The greater Niles business community has lost one of its greatest supporters. Past president of the ...
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Brandywine Bobcats to perform “Fame: The Musical Jr.”
NILES – The show must, can and will go on for Brandywine Middle and High School students in ...
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Downtown Niles restaurant pivots to food truck for summer
NILES – El Amigo Pepe’s food truck will be its main outlet to reach hungry diners over the ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 885,319, 19,019 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 13,779 COVID-19 cases and 264 deaths, according to the ...
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Niles Police Department urges residents to lock car doors to deter theft
NILES – As National Safety Month approaches in June, the City of Niles Police Department is reminding residents ...
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PHOTO STORY: Niles non-traditional programs graduate students in outdoor ceremony
NILES – Sunny weather and a full parking lot helped make Niles Community Schools’ non-traditional education graduation one ...
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Bluegrass festival, fireworks celebration approved by Niles City Council
NILES – The Bluegrass Festival and funds allocated for a fireworks event were approved by the Niles City ...
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Several sentenced in Berrien County Court
NILES — Several residents were sentenced in Berrien County Trial Court Monday. Susan Marie Ernsperger, 50, pleaded guilty ...
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‘Let’s Be Heroes’ motorcycle event raises money for family of slain teenager
NILES — Dozens of motorcyclists hopped on their bikes and revved their engines Saturday to raise money for ...
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Area residents, business owners contribute to beautification effort of downtown Niles
NILES – Many of the flower beds in downtown Niles got some overdue attention thanks to a small ...
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Emotions high in courtroom as Benton Harbor woman sentenced for killing man while driving drunk
NILES — The woman who drove the wrong way and caused a crash on the U.S. 31 freeway ...
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Local businesses navigate CDC mask update
NILES — Recent announcements from local and national governments regarding masks has business owners across the country deciding ...
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Former Niles resident must register as sex offender after contacting teen online
CASSOPOLIS – A former Niles resident was sentenced in Cass County Circuit Court Friday to probation and must ...
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NHS announces Top 10 graduating seniors
NILES — Niles High School recently announced its Top 10 graduating seniors. The Class of 2021 valedictorian is ...
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Cass County commissioners pass resolution regarding state revenue sharing payments
CASSOPOLIS — The Cass County Board of Commissioners is asking the state to pay the county money it ...
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Niles Third Thursdays ramp up in participation
NILES – In the warm Thursday evening weather, music, dance, boutiques and dogs were celebrated throughout downtown Niles ...
