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DASAS recognizes National Teen Dating Violence Awareness month
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Krista DeBoer, executive director of Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services, said one of the most ...
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Niles Police Log: Feb. 3-9
Feb. 3 12:23 a.m. – 700 block Vann, disturbance 6:19 a.m. – 500 block N. Second, alarm-bank/business-hold up ...
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Several sentenced on drug charges in Cass County
In drug sentencings, three area residents were given probation. Cass County Prosecutor. Victor Fitz told all three defendants ...
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Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day offer Niles residents a chance to stock up on sweets
NILES — With Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday coming up, sweet treats are on the minds of bakers ...
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‘Meth grandpa’ sentenced to probation
Friday in Cass County Court, a “65-year-old meth grandpa” was placed on probation on a drug charge. Kim ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 death
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported one new COVID-19 deaths Friday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Cassopolis man headed to prison on cocaine charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Cassopolis man found with a large amount of cocaine during a 2019 traffic stop is ...
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Blossomtime pageants postponed until September
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – The Blossomtime Festival has announced its decision to postpone community pageants until after Sept. 1. ...
Education
Vikings Return initiative puts recent graduates back in classrooms
NILES — A unique challenge posed by COVID-19 in the classroom led to an opportunity for recent high ...
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United Way scholarship focuses on community service
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — High school seniors dedicated to community service in southwest Michigan have the chance to win ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Berrien County reports new COVID-19 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — Berrien County reported four new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, according to the Michigan Department of Health ...
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Berrien County Road Department director on administrative leave, commissioners appoint interim director
BERRIEN COUNTY – The Berrien County Board of Commissioners Chairman Mac Elliot acknowledged Thursday that the director of ...
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Dowagiac woman killed in Niles Township collision
NILES TOWNSHIP — A Dowagiac woman was killed while crossing M-51 in Niles Township, according to the Berrien ...
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Police seek suspects in separate incidents of indecent exposure, suspicious activity
NILES – The Niles Police Department is asking for information on two individuals involved in an indecent exposure ...
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Cass County receives award of excellence for financial reporting
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County recently continued a more than 20-year tradition of excellence in financial reporting. Last week, ...
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Downtown Niles business services, sells sewing machines, hosts quilting classes
NILES – Dale Dean III has always been taken in by the workings of a sewing machine. Dean ...
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SMC Board of Trustees adjusts tuition, discusses graduation
DOWAGIAC — The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees adopted the tuition and fee schedule for the 2021-2022 ...
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Mother: Attempted kidnapping stopped by bystander stepping in
This is a developing story. As details become available, this piece may be updated. CORRECTION: The time of ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 570,895 cases, 14,977 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Wednesday, Berrien County reported 10,341 COVID-19 cases and 209 deaths, according to the ...
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Niles introduces inaugural Restaurant Week
NILES – The first-ever Niles Restaurant Week will take place the first week of March, beginning Monday, March ...
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Honor Credit Union reveals 2020 community impact numbers
BERRIEN SPRINGS — During a year of much uncertainty, Honor Credit Union’s top priority was to remain steady, ...
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Nearly 200 arrested for impaired driving during end-of-the-year holiday crackdown
LANSING — Law enforcement officials recently released the results of an end-of-year crackdown on impaired driving. Officers from 90 ...
Education
Despite pandemic challenges, NHS production a success
NILES – While the lines may have read “bah humbug,” Niles High School actors were in high spirits ...
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Michigan reports 569,980 cases, 14,965 deaths
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN — As of Tuesday, Berrien County reported 10,319 COVID-19 cases and 209 deaths, according to the ...
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Michigan Community College Association receives grant to improve student pathways to in-demand careers
LANSING — The Michigan Community College Association this week announced that it has received an $800,000 grant to ...
